Who We Are

we’re the “get it done” pros committed to helping small businesses and nonprofits succeed.

Roy Harryman, company founder and principal, is a lifelong professional communicator who is passionate about helping others succeed. He specializes in elevating the profile of excellent small businesses and non-profits. Roy has evolved from being a journalist for the public to being an advocate for your brand. He and his team write, photograph, film and promote, creating all of the puzzle pieces needed to put together a compelling brand story.


bio: COMPaNY FOUNDER Roy harryman

  • Bachelor's degree in journalism, University of Central Missouri.

  • Full-time professional journalist for 10 years, serving as a reporter and editor for mainstream newspapers and business-to-business publications.

  • Author of hundreds of articles which have appeared in mainstream and business publications, on websites and in marketing materials. He’s the “ghost writer” of three books.

  • Winner of two Missouri Press Association awards for journalism.

  • 15 years as a communications director in the non-profit sector.

  • Veteran board member of the International Association of Business Communicators Kansas City Chapter. Two-time winner of the chapter's Incredible Award for volunteer service.

  • Works in multiple forms of media – whatever is most relevant to the client and its audience.

  • Speaks to business and marketing industry groups on marketing communications topics.

  • Has volunteered for educational and humanitarian causes worldwide.

View his complete career profile on LinkedIn.


A FEW PHOTOS … JUST FOR FUN


What Others Say About Roy Harryman Marketing Communications

Roy’s creative mind is always producing attention-grabbing content. It is rare to find someone who has the ability to use humor so well. He is also an excellent leader whom I have had the pleasure of working with for almost four years on the KC IABC board.

Roy is someone I turn to for unique and well-produced content typically meant for social media and websites. He took the lead in completely revamping the KC IABC website and overcame multiple tech hurdles. The result has been a beautiful new site that is easy to navigate. Roy is also the reason KC IABC’s monthly programming was so successful in 2018 & 2019. He not only organized each month’s event, but also used stunning visuals and well-written descriptions to promote each event. Of course he went above and beyond by creating teaser videos and holding live Facebook chats with presenters.

As a leader on the board, Roy offers sound advice when it comes to public perception and strategic decisions. He is reliable, supportive, and willing to help others. Moreover, he keeps us smiling with his well-timed humor.

Organizations would be lucky to work with Roy. I highly recommend his expertise.
— Amanda Fischer-Penner, The Miller Group
It is always a pleasure working with Roy on the KC/IABC board. His can-do attitude and dependable work ethic are admirable qualities we enjoy having on our Board of Directors. Roy can always be counted on to come up with creative ideas and ways to communicate to our audience. His willingness to push for, and implement, new concepts for our chapter makes him a star among our membership.
— Anna Goebel, Integrated Roadways
Roy Harryman has been a tremendous blessing to myself and Strategos International. Roy makes the complex very simple. He understands technology and people! It has been a joy and business growth engine to work with Roy for well over the last 5 years. I cannot recommend him more highly! So thankful for his impact!
— Barry Young, Security Consultant
Roy Harryman has and continues to do great work in increasing our brand awareness as well as creating communication pieces that drive traffic and business to our door. Thanks Roy!
— Strategos International
I love working with Roy because he truly takes the time to understand my business and the objectives we are trying to hit. Roy is patient and helps us work through our messaging and makes suggestions for improving the ways we communicate with our clients. I would highly recommend Roy’s services to anyone looking to effectively communicate with client’s, or prospects.
— Kevin Quinn, Boundless Networks
Roy was one of the best free-lancer writers I ever worked with in my many years at The Kansas City Star. His business profiles were without exception well-researched and well-written. Plus, Roy made my job easier by anticipating potential questions and providing additional information along with his finished work. Always on-time. Always professional.
— Donna Vestal, Director of Content Strategy at KCUR, Kansas City Public Media

Roy has been Future Hope Africa’s media guru/consultant for the past year and a half. His media acumen is outstanding. We are nascent nonprofit and Roy has substantially increased our visibility through his media engagement. His dedication, work-ethic and values are second to none in today’s ever-changing media landscape. He is the consummate professional. If you need a media savant to up your game, Roy is THE guy.
— Stephen D. Butler, Future Hope Africa

Roy built us a website and educated us on how to go about advertising our business. Very talented at what he does! Would highly recommend!
— Kara Giffen, Living Water Power Washing

It has been a joy and pleasure working with Roy on creating the website for our family business. I really appreciated the fact that Roy would follow-up when he said he would and he would make sure that we stayed on target to get the job done. He was very helpful with answering questions we had that were outside of building the website and I am so grateful of that. Thanks again Roy for your top notch customer service and look forward to working with you in the future.
— Yolanda Cummings, Sisters to Sisters Event Planning & Décor

Roy Harryman is a man full of integrity. I have worked with him on many projects over the years, and I have never been let down with his expertise and passion to do things right. His strength is communication, whether it be by the written word, how he speaks, or the example he sets for those who work with him. Perhaps most importantly, Roy cares for those around him. His encouragement, prayer and genuine concern for people make him a person you want to have in your life. He is a friend who knows how to make you laugh, think and grow.
— Jeremy Wood, President at Cinematic Visions & Executive Producer/Co-Host of Just Down the Road

I enjoyed seeing Roy’s creative mind at work! He is a great communicator for both individuals and businesses who are working to be more than a little fish in a vast ocean. As a multi-talented “wordsmith” he is able to take concepts and write appealing content for both novice and expert. I appreciate his availability to address follow up questions.
— Ruth Schlappi, Schlappi Financial Group
Roy is an eagle-eyed editor, a talented writer and a truly genuine person – a rare find in the creative world. He is the first to provide praise yet he can also deliver constructive criticism ... without bruising egos! Roy showcases a superior work ethic defined by accuracy, efficiency and steadfast composure. Yet on the flip side he has a brilliant sense of humor and is a true joy to know. Count yourself lucky to work with Roy!
— Rachael Hedgcoth, freelance writer and editor

You’ll really enjoy working with Roy to take your business to the next level! He’s a great person to work with and you’ll enjoy brainstorming with him to elevate your marketing plan.
— Liesl Hays, author and owner of The Historic Browning Inn
I have served with Roy as a KC/IABC volunteer, a professional communicators’ organization, for a number of years. As Director of Social Media, he initiated podcasts as a new channel to promote our professional development offerings, interviewing speakers in advance. In fact, 23 percent of survey respondents felt the new podcast interview influenced their decision to attend an event. When serving in the Membership Retention Director role, he planned what I believe to the chapters’ most successful member appreciation and recruitment event, attracting more than 50 attendees. Roy is quick to lend a hand in whatever is asked, and does so with a smile. He is always positive, flexible, responsive and completely reliable. I would jump at the opportunity to add him to any communications team.
— Stacey Dickson, president, KC/IABC 2015-2016

Roy is a very detail-oriented individual who was the person who “made the trains run on time” at Expansion Management. His ablilty to manage multiple projects simultaneously was a major reason our magazine was able to improve in 18 months from being No. 5 to being No. 1 among our competitors in terms of market share. He is also a “people person” whose subordinates would follow him anywhere, anytime. I respect and admire him greatly.
— Bill King, former editor and associate publisher, Expansion Management, and president of B&L Research

Roy is the most detail-oriented person I know. He does a tremendous job of seeing the big picture and how each team member fits into the overall goals of the project or company. Roy constantly encourages those who work for him and with him to grow and develop their own leadership skills.
— Lance Yoder, Microsoft Corp.
As Director of Business Administration at Lee’s Summit Community Church, I had the opportunity to be Roy’s manager for several years. It was a privilege to work with Roy. His communications skills, creativity, and passion were evident from the moment I met him, and he used these resources very effectively for the church. Roy is one of the best communications professionals I have had the opportunity to work with and I have worked with many. It is a privilege to recommend Roy to any organization that is looking for a consummate professional, communicator, and consultant for their communications needs.
— Tom Casey, Project Manager, IBM