Two Decades of Turning Ideas Into Extraordinary Marketing & Placemaking Events
FinksCo is the work of Chris Finks—a Portland-based marketing strategist, creative concepts, events and partnership developer with over 20 years of experience creating memorable experiences across industries.
CHRIS FINKS
The Story Behind FinksCo
Chris Finks has spent two decades at the intersection of marketing, event production, and community engagement. From managing large-scale public transit initiatives at TriMet to producing fashion week activations and developing wine country experiences, Chris brings a unique combination of strategic thinking, creative vision, and operational excellence to every project.
Career Highlights:
20+ Years in marketing leadership, and placemaking events
Former Marketing Strategy, Events & Strategic Partnerships Manager at TriMet (Portland's public transit authority)
Producer & Partner for events spanning wine, culinary, fashion, motorsports, and public sector activations
Partnership Developer connecting brands, sponsors, media, and communities to fund and elevate events
Event Property Owner with three established series ready for partnership or acquisition
Industries & Expertise:
Event Production & Management
Brand Activation & Experiential Marketing
Partnership Development & Sponsorship Cultivation
Public Sector Marketing & Community Engagement
Wine, Culinary, Fashion, Motorsports Events
Media Relations & Strategic Communications
Based in Portland, Oregon with a network spanning the Pacific Northwest and beyond, Chris has built FinksCo to be a trusted partner for organizations that demand creativity, precision, and results.
THE FINKSCO APPROACH
Experience Over Everything With 20+ years managing events of all sizes and industries, we've seen what works, what doesn't, and how to adapt when plans change.
Partnership-First Mindset Great events aren't built in isolation. We bring people, brands, and resources together to create outcomes that benefit everyone involved.
Strategy Meets Execution Concepts are worthless without flawless execution. We deliver both—strategic thinking that drives results, and operational precision that makes it happen.
Portland Roots, National Reach Based in Portland with deep community ties, but experienced in producing events that attract regional and national audiences.
Let's Talk About Your Next Event
Whether you're exploring event production services, seeking partnership development expertise, or interested in our owned event properties, we're here to help you create something extraordinary.
MEDIA INQUIRIES
(503) - 998- 0231
chris@finksco.com