About AmpLocal

The people behind the obvious choice.

Since 2017, AmpLocal has grown from one desk in Canada into an international team of strategists, storytellers, and search nerds — amplifying the nonprofits, local businesses, and brands that make communities stronger.

Why We Exist

We started AmpLocal because the organizations holding communities together — the nonprofits, the local shops, the causes — were being outspent and out-shouted. So we level the field: big-league strategy, honest storytelling, and search that actually works — for the brands that give back.

Our Journey

From one desk in Canada to communities across North America.

2017 — 01 / 05

A local start

AmpLocal is founded in Canada with a simple conviction: local organizations deserve the same marketing firepower as national brands.

2019 — 02 / 05

Crossing borders

Word spreads. The team grows into an international operation spanning three locations across North America.

2021 — 03 / 05

Home in Ashland

We put down roots in Ashland, Oregon — serving the Rogue Valley while partnering with clients across the US and Canada.

2024 — 04 / 05

Recognized by Clutch

Named a top Oregon company for PR, SEO, and digital marketing across the nonprofit, medical, and entertainment sectors.

Today — 05 / 05

The obvious choice

A full team of strategists, creatives, and engineers amplifying the organizations that make communities stronger.

By the Numbers

Proof, not promises.

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Years in business

Founded in 2017 — and growing every year since.

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Locations

From Canada to our headquarters in Ashland, Oregon.

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Clutch recognitions

Top PR, SEO & digital-marketing firm in Oregon.

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Brands amplified

Nonprofits, local businesses & mission-driven orgs.

What We Value

The principles behind the work.

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Integrity

We do what we say, price what’s fair, and report the numbers straight — even when they’re not flattering.

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Hard Work

Decades of combined experience across PR, SEO, and design — and we still out-hustle agencies twice our size.

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Fun

We’re serious about results, not about ourselves. The best work happens where people enjoy showing up.

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People First

We treat people how we want to be treated — clients, communities, and each other. No exceptions.

Meet the Team

The people behind the impact.

A tight-knit team of strategists, creatives, and operators who care deeply about the brands we build.

Damon Stewart

Damon Stewart

Managing Director

Kaelene Spence

Kaelene Spence

VP Client Relations

Lexie Tatro

Lexie Tatro

SMM & Content Team Lead

Nikki Gombar

Nikki Gombar

Head of Growth Marketing

Shane Shaheer

Shane Shaheer

Creative Director

Donia Fouad

Donia Fouad

Sales Development Manager

Fida Muhammad

Fida Muhammad

Dept Head SEO

John Arango

John Arango

Senior Director, Communications

Damon Stewart

Damon Stewart

Managing Director

Kaelene Spence

Kaelene Spence

VP Client Relations

Lexie Tatro

Lexie Tatro

SMM & Content Team Lead

Nikki Gombar

Nikki Gombar

Head of Growth Marketing

Shane Shaheer

Shane Shaheer

Creative Director

Donia Fouad

Donia Fouad

Sales Development Manager

Fida Muhammad

Fida Muhammad

Dept Head SEO

John Arango

John Arango

Senior Director, Communications

Work With Us

Ready to become the obvious choice?

Tell us where you want to grow — we’ll bring the strategy, the story, and the receipts.