Rick Blythe

The firm is owned and operated by Rick Blythe. 

Mr. Blythe has over 20 years experience in sales and marketing, the majority with start-up companies.  He has done everything from hands-on sales to senior-level strategic planning, all focused on implementing measurable growth strategies.

Mr. Blythe has an MBA in international business from Thunderbird, School of Global Management in Glendale, Arizona.

Bernard Willynck

Mr. Willynck is a Program Manager at Blythe Associates.

With nearly 20 years experience in the insurance industry, Mr. Willynck has owned his own agency, as well as managed several others; in these businesses, outbound calls were their life blood.  In addition, he has worked as a telephone researcher and customer service representative. 

Mr. Willynck, a native of France, arrived in the Seattle area as a high school exchange student and has a BA in Communications from the University of Washington.

Locke Dauch

Mr. Dauch is a Project Supervisor at Blythe Associates.

Mr. Dauch brings experience in out-bound call centers, as well as a local media start-up, to our call center.  As a recent graduate from Western Washington University, he adds a much-needed alternative perspective to the rest of the team!

Lou Buren

Mr. Buren leads the marketing efforts and provides strategic direction for new projects.

Mr. Buren has over 30 years of marketing experience, covering such industries as banking, travel, advertising, real estate, radio and online advertising.  Before joining Blythe Associates, he spent 13 years heading corporate marketing initiatives at four different firms in the senior housing industry.  He obtained a BA in Communications from Washington State University.