How We Work

The world doesn’t
need more swag.

Let’s be honest. Most merch is made to be thrown away.
It’s not thought through. It ends up forgotten, unused,
or quietly working against the brand it was meant to represent.

We believe merch should do more than show up. It
should build culture. Strengthen brands. Create
connection. And drive real business impact.

That’s what merch looks like when it’s done smarter.

We exist to turn merch into a strategic advantage

Origin Brand Merch is here to change how brands think about merch.

We don’t see it as a giveaway or a last-minute add-on.
We see it as a strategic channel. One that lives in real life,
travels with people, and shows up long after a moment has passed.

When merch is built with intention, it becomes a growth tool.
A culture builder. A conversation starter.
A reason people remember your brand.

That belief drives everything we do.

Born in a basement. Built by craft.
Evolved by strategy.

Our belief in smart merch didn’t appear overnight. In 1978, we started by making jerseys for local youth sports teams. What began as a commitment
to quality and pride in what athletes wear has carried us forward for more than four decades. As brands, teams and expectations evolved,
so did we. Today, Origin Brand Merch is a premium, strategy-led merch partner helping companies build culture,
strengthen brand expression, and move their business forward through merch that actually works.

Our Philosophy

Great merch has a job to do. It should feel good, look good, and work hard for your brand.
Our philosophy is simple. Create with purpose. Deliver with craft. Focus on impact.

1

Understand the goal

Every project begins with clarity and purpose.

2

Curate the right products

Quality first.
Strategy always.

3

Design the experience

From the item to the
unboxing, everything
works together.

4

Deliver flawlessly

We manage the details
so your brand stays
consistent and elevated.

5

Build long term impact

Smart merch is not a moment. It is a system.

We deliver merch that works by bringing strategy, creativity
and execution together under one roof.

Merch Strategy

Understanding goals, audiences,
and opportunities to build
merch that drives results.

Product Curation

Sourcing premium, trend forward
items your people and customers
will want to keep and use.

Design and Branding

Apparel design, product decoration,
kit design, packaging, and presentation.

Pop-Up Stores

We design, build, and manage
online pop-up stores that make it
easy for your teams or customers
to order curated merch collections.

Kitting and Assembly

Thoughtful, cohesive merch
experiences built to
surprise and delight.

Warehousing and Fulfillment

Inventory management, storage,
shipping, and seamless delivery
across teams and locations.

Merch Programs

Ongoing drops and kits that support
culture, brand building, sales
motions, and customer engagement.

Corporate Gifting

Premium, personalized gifts
for employees, customers,
partners, and events.

The people behind the work

OBM is more than a merch partner. We are a team of thinkers, builders,
strategists, and creatives who believe in building merch with purpose.

Andrea Tohlen

Sales Assistant

Austin Knight

Fulfillment Manager

Brian Mitchell

Creative Director

Chad Wilson

Sales Representative

Chris White

Senior Account Executive

Dave Mckeon

Chief Sales Officer

Jen Langston

Sales Assistant

Kayla Meehan

Sales Assistant

Kenadee Armstrong

Sales Assistant

Kevin Rosen

Director of Marketing

Lilly Parry

Sales Assistant

Marc Wilson

Chief Operations Officer

Miguel Martinez

VP of Business Development

Mitch Hatch

Chief Revenue Officer

Patrice Whitfield

Product Merchandiser

Steve Harper

Chief Financial Officer

Shaun Wilson

Chief Executive Officer

Travis Stringam

Sales Representative

Great merch starts with great products.

These are the brands we trust to help deliver elevated, premium merch.

Your brand deserves merch that works.

Let’s build experiences that move your people and your business forward.