Heather Comerford is a trailblazer in the branded merchandise industry, redefining how brands create meaningful connections through tangible engagement. As the founder of 1338Tryon, a WBENC-certified agency, and Managing Partner of MerchUnlimited, she leads the charge in delivering innovative, sustainable, and high-impact brand engagement solutions.

With a career spanning company stores for Fortune 500 brands to integrating branded merchandise into marketing strategies, Heather is a recognized thought leader in the space. She has represented the Branded Merchandise industry before U.S. legislators through the PPAI L.E.A.D. program and is frequently featured in ASI Counselor Magazine and PromoMarketing Magazine for her expertise.

In addition to her industry leadership, Heather serves on the board of NextNW, supporting the creative and digital marketing communities in the Pacific Northwest. A University of Washington graduate, she is driven by a passion for community, innovation, and advocacy. She also contributes to ethical research oversight as a member of the Oregon Health & Science University Internal Review Board for Human Subject Research.