Vallene Kailburn
Chief Creative Officer
Co-founder and Chief Creative Officer, Val leads our expert design team and oversees brand strategy. With a firm belief in the power of collaboration, Val fosters a high-performing workplace culture that encourages teamwork, creativity, and innovation. She works closely with her design team to offer direction, creative ideas, and critical feedback for ensuring that every graphic produced by OTM meets the highest standard of quality.
Love Traveling With Our Family
(Here we are in Denmark)
I love gardening!
(You can never have enough plants)
Love being married to my best friend
(And business partner :-))
Background and Experience
Val is a creator of brands and a leader of people. With a background in design and a passion for problem-solving, she brings a creative, strategic perspective to every project. Her strength lies in aligning with business challenges through empathy and insight, then designing custom solutions that drive real results. She’s helped shape and launch countless brand identities that not only resonate in the market but also stand the test of time.
As a leader, Val is known for inspiring teams, guiding creative direction, and bringing out the best in those around her. Whether mentoring emerging talent or steering complex brand initiatives, she leads with clarity, collaboration, and vision, earning the trust of her clients, her team, and her community.
Val’s impact extends beyond her agency. She is an accomplished and engaged member of the Northern Colorado business community, having served on organizations such as LLAC, Project Smile, and the Poudre School District Foundation. She is a proud graduate of the NoCo Leadership program and currently serves on the board of the Northern Colorado Legislative Alliance, where she advocates for small businesses.
Her passion today is helping fellow business owners thrive in an ever-changing economic climate.
Community Involvement
- 2024-Present City of Fort Collins Economic Advisory Committee Board Member
- 2023-Present Northern Colorado Legislative Alliance Board Member
- 2016-2019 PSD Foundation Board Member
- 2015-2019 Rotarian
- 2015 Leadership Fort Collins Graduate
- 2009-2013 Project Smile Board Member & 2013 Board President
Recognition
- 2021 Women of Distinction Award
- 2021 Top 100 Colorado Women-Owned Businesses
- 2018 Rotary Spirit Award Recipient
Certifications
- Deloitte Board Readiness Program for Women
- Louder Than Ten Project Management
- Karrikins Group Certified Aligned Leader
- Certified Brand Strategist