# Rob Gaedtke

> Rob Gaedtke is the partner, president and CEO of Reno-based KPS3, where his route from production artist and designer through project management, account leadership and digital strategy shaped an unusually cross-functional style of agency leadership. He returned to KPS3 in 2010 to expand its digital practice, became CEO in 2015, and has paired business growth with a deliberately transparent, people-centered culture. Outside the office, he serves Northern Nevada organizations, reviews camping gear, and pursues ambitious endurance and travel challenges.

- **Role:** Partner, President & CEO at KPS3
- **Organizations:** KPS3, The Children's Cabinet, Reynolds School of Journalism Alumni Chapter, University of Nevada, Reno, GearLab, Vistage, One to One Interactive, Twelve Horses, Jeff Dow Photography
- **Nationality:** American
- **Education:** Bachelor of Arts in Journalism, advertising emphasis and marketing minor, University of Nevada, Reno
- **Known for:** Helped expand digital work at KPS3 from less than 5% to nearly 75% of revenue in under three years after returning in 2010., More than doubled KPS3 revenue after becoming CEO, according to the agency's 2022 Vistage award announcement., Led KPS3 as it diversified services, broadened its reach and developed an employee ownership group of six shareholders by 2022.

## Career timeline

- **Early 2000s** — Began in marketing as a photographer's assistant and later worked as a production supervisor at Jeff Dow Photography.
- **2004-2007** — Joined KPS3 in production and design, progressing to art director.
- **2005** — Graduated from the University of Nevada, Reno with a journalism degree focused on advertising and a minor in marketing.
- **2007-2010** — Moved to Twelve Horses, later One to One Interactive, where he worked across project management, accounts and the travel and tourism practice.
- **2010** — Returned to KPS3 as an owner and vice president of creative services, with a mandate to strengthen the agency's digital capability.
- **2011** — Named one of the Reno Gazette-Journal's Twenty Under 40.
- **2014** — Began board service with The Children's Cabinet; he later served as board chair and remains a trustee.
- **2015** — Became president and CEO of KPS3.
- **2017** — Named AAF Reno's Ad Person of the Year.
- **2019** — Received the Leadership Reno-Sparks Distinguished Alumni Award.
- **2022** — Received a Vistage Leadership Award as KPS3 launched its Human. On Purpose. rebrand.
- **2023** — Began serving as board chair of the Reynolds School of Journalism Alumni Chapter.
- **2025** — Recognized by the Nevada Alumni Association with an Exceptional Achievement award.

## Achievements

- Helped expand digital work at KPS3 from less than 5% to nearly 75% of revenue in under three years after returning in 2010.
- More than doubled KPS3 revenue after becoming CEO, according to the agency's 2022 Vistage award announcement.
- Led KPS3 as it diversified services, broadened its reach and developed an employee ownership group of six shareholders by 2022.
- Reno Gazette-Journal Twenty Under 40 honoree in 2011.
- AAF Reno Ad Person of the Year in 2017.
- Leadership Reno-Sparks Distinguished Alumni Award recipient in 2019.
- Vistage Leadership Award recipient in 2022.
- Nevada Alumni Association Exceptional Achievement honoree in 2025.
- Finished Ironman Cozumel.
- Published at least 26 outdoor-gear reviews and guides as a GearLab review editor.

## Latest updates

- **2026-01** — Continued as a member of the Reynolds School of Journalism Alumni Chapter board for its 2026 term.
- **2025-10** — Was honored by the Nevada Alumni Association with an Exceptional Achievement award; KPS3 also received the Silver & Blue Appreciation award.
- **2024-09** — Appeared on the Trailblazers podcast to discuss KPS3's approach to marketing measurement, technology and people-first agency culture.

## Links

- Website: https://kps3.com/people/rob-gaedtke/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robgaedtke
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/KPS3
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/KPS3Marketing
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/KPS3marketing
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KPS3Marketing
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kps3marketing

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Last updated: 2026-09-22