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Our Story

Starting a marketing communications firm in 2017 may have been accidental, but our work is never unintentional.

What began as side hustles to support causes and brands we buy into, grew into a space to follow our instincts, do good and be different.

Since we opened our doors, we’ve been storytellers. Shaping compelling and persuasive narratives for nonprofits, campaigns and companies that share our vision for how all this *gestures widely* should end up. 

A diverse group of nine individuals in casual attire are gathered in a modern office space, some sitting at a wooden table, others standing behind. The setting includes a large light fixture and the room has industrial elements.

Meet Team HausCo

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Meet Team HausCo /

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Kevin Kevin HauswirthPrincipal
Julia Child Enthusiast
Matt Matt TorresPeople & Operations Director
Devoted Crate Digger
Olivia Olivia GattiAccount Director
Renaissance Woman
Stephen Stephen DoulasArt Director
Comic Sans Defender
Mercedes Mercedes KaneProducer and Director
Mirthful multitasker
Colleen Colleen KaneDesign
Creative Alchemist
Kylie Kylie EstrellaSenior Multimedia Designer
Dry Humor Director
Iman Iman MusicAccount Manager
Organized Chaos Enthusiast
Brian Rodney BetheaAccount Manager, Integrated Marketing Communications
Obsessive Indie Vinyl Collector
Aniyah Aniyah AskewAccount Executive
Milkshake Quality Assurance Specialist

Facts & Figures

  • 2017

    Hauswirth/Co was founded

  • 10

    passionate writers, creators and digital storytellers ready to make a difference and change the world

  • 350+

    unique collaborations with influencers and content creators

  • 89%

    WFH, with occasional co-working days

  • 11

    collaborations with drag queens

  • 17

    hours spent playing Exploding Kittens

  • 400k

    slack messages sent since March 2018

  • 7

    Junior Pawject Managers

Recognized By

  • Golden Apple

    2025 Silver Winner Muse Creative Award

    Social Media - Ad Campaign

  • New List Item

    Men4Choice

    Publicity Club of Chicago Golden Trumpet Awards

    Silver Winner for Social Media Campaign

  • Anthem Awards 2025 Bronze Winner

    Men4Choice

    Anthem 2025 Awards Bronze Winner

    Human & Civil Rights

    Campaign - Non-Profit

    Awareness Categories

  • 2025 Reeds Awards Finalist

    Men4Choice

    2025 Reeds Awards Finalist

    Advocacy

  • Gold award badge for the 2024 Stevie Winners at the American Business Awards, featuring a trophy with a person holding a pyramid-shaped object, surrounded by laurel branches.

    Howard Brown Health

    Stevie® American Business Award

    Gold;Marketing Campaign of the Year (Healthcare Services) [2024]

  • Triangular badge with text 'Anthem Awards 2024 Winner' in white on a brown background.

    Choose Chicago

    Anthem Awards

    Bronze; Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion, Local Community Engagement (2024)

  • Logo of Eesto, powered by U.S. Travel Association.

    Choose Chicago

    U.S. Travel Association 

    Esto Destiny Award for Community Engagement (2023)

  • Logo for the BrandSmart Awards featuring a stylized Fibonacci spiral and the text "BrandSmart Awards."

    Choose Chicago

    AMA Brand Smart

    Gold; Influencer and Grand Champion Awards (2023)

  • 2022 Gold Stevie Winner

    Choose Chicago

    Stevie® American Business Award

    Gold; Travel/Tourism/ Destination

  • Publicity Club of Chicago Golden Trumpet Award

    Envisant

    Gold Winner for Marketing for Business to Business, Business Services

  • 2019 Reed Award Winner

    Best Villain in Web Video + Best Web Video for Public Affairs or State/Local Advocacy campaign

  • Crain's 2019 Notable LGBTQ Executive

    Awarded to Kevin Hauswirth

    “Hauswirth/Co has developed campaigns on adult-use cannabis, gun safety and reproductive health…He has developed his agency as an inclusive, diverse team of digital natives.”

  • NGLCC Certified LGBTBE