Denise Hart
Strategy and Project Management

Denise has more than 30 years of experience in marketing communications. As a principal of O2 Collaborative, she is responsible for new business development, account management, marketing and strategic planning. Denise offers the unique and distinct advantage of having worked in all areas of marketing communications – planning, writing, designing, printing and fulfillment. Her career began at Freddie Mac where she was instrumental in developing design standards, promotional publications and events. Denise sold high-end commercial print for several regional firms. She was the Director of Sales and Marketing for Eddins Madison Creative and ran her own communication firm prior to forming O2 Collaborative. Denise holds a Masters’ degree in Public Relations from American University and is an active member of the Greater Washington Board of Trade. She received the Most Engaged Small Business Award for her firm’s involvement in the Board of Trade’s mission to grow business. She is a member of Leadership Greater Washington class of 2008, NVTC, WIT and Telecom Hub.


Robert McVearry
Executive Creative Director

Robert has more than 20 years of experience art directing and designing high-quality, conceptually relevant communication solutions. As a principal of O2 Collaborative, Robert is responsible for guiding, managing and inspiring all aspects of design and production, ensuring the firm’s high standards are consistently upheld. Prior to O2 Collaborative, Robert ran his own design business for several years, developing many long-term client relationships by delivering distinct designs and exceptional service. He studied advertising design at the University of Maryland and after earning his degree, began his career at a small design studio, later becoming the senior art director for Sparkman & Associates, Inc. Robert is past Vice-President of the Washington, DC Chapter of the AIGA and currently serves on the Membership Committee of the Greater Washington Board of Trade. He is also an adjunct professor of graphic design at the Corcoran College of Art.