THE COLLECTIVE
We are no frills, no nonsense, and absolutely no compromise. At the start of every project and every undertaking, we are more than a guide. We are a trusted partner, a heavy-duty resource to help get the job done. We are an extension of the hardworking hands of dedicated hardworking people.
WE ARE FORWARD COLLECTIVE
AND WE ARE READY TO WORK FOR YOU.
SEABORN HARDEN
End-User Activation
1. Passion for the land.
2. Mechanic Genius.
3. Right to bear arms believer.
4. 10 Restorative car show awards and counting.
5. “If Seab can’t fix it no one can.”
1. Passion for the land.
2. Mechanic Genius.
3. Right to bear arms believer.
4. 10 Restorative car show awards and counting.
5. “If Seab can’t fix it no one can.”
KELSEY GOULDTHORPE
Account Director
1. Mexican Food is a must.
2. World Explorer - Both above and below the ocean.
3. Anthropologie Junkie.
4. Animal Lover.
5. Secretly Nerdy. (Game of Thrones Rules!—Literally)
1. Mexican Food is a must.
2. World Explorer - Both above and below the ocean.
3. Anthropologie Junkie.
4. Animal Lover.
5. Secretly Nerdy. (Game of Thrones Rules!—Literally)
TEAM
LEADERS
STERLING HOOKS
Graphic Designer
1. Master Chef when not designing
2. Loves all things digital
3. Night Owl
1. Master Chef when not designing
2. Loves all things digital
3. Night Owl
ELLEN R. HARDEN-WARD
Founder / Creative Director
1. All things Apple.
2. 5’ll & yes, still wears heels.
3. Inspired by laughter. (& wine)
4. Frappuccino fanatic.
5. Southern by grace, global by heart.
1. All things Apple.
2. 5’ll & yes, still wears heels.
3. Inspired by laughter. (& wine)
4. Frappuccino fanatic.
5. Southern by grace, global by heart.
WILLIAM W. WARD
Founder / Strategic Director
1. Jacket & pocket square are a must.
2. Steeler Believer.
3. Argentina Malbec please.
4. Always says yes to Sun & Fun.
5. Augusta National 17 years & counting.
1. Jacket & pocket square are a must.
2. Steeler Believer.
3. Argentina Malbec please.
4. Always says yes to Sun & Fun.
5. Augusta National 17 years & counting.
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ADVISORY BOARD
CRAIG MARTIN
Vice President Sales & Marketing
Kennedy MFG
MANUFACTURING
RICHARD DECKER
Consultant
IDG/Martin Supply
INTEGRATED SUPPLY
PAUL NOBLE
Founder
Autit Software
TECHNOLOGY
We know industrial - from our Pittsburgh roots to Georgia's red clay we've been a part of the business personally and professionally for over 45 years.
We are powered by firsthand industrial knowledge and results-driven customer experience. We leverage our expertise to translate industrial insights into actionable solutions that measurably change buying behavior.
We specialize in generating solutions and implementing them to differentiate our clients from their competition.
