Bryan Welker is the President, Chief Revenue Officer, and Co-Founder of WDR Aspen. He founded the agency in Aspen in 2002 with a single client and no employees. In 2021, Bryan partnered with Olivier De Ridder to further expand WDR Aspen’s reach and capabilities, growing it into a powerhouse full-service marketing agency that now serves nearly 100 clients nationwide with a team of over 50 full-time professionals, solidifying its reputation as the go-to agency in the Roaring Fork Valley and beyond..
With expertise in brand strategy, high-impact advertising, and market positioning, Bryan has helped shape the marketing landscape. His work spans print, digital, and broadcast media, ensuring clients maintain strong visibility across multiple platforms. He is also the driving force behind Aspen Luxury Insider and Wish List, two premier publications that showcase Aspen’s elite real estate, shopping, hospitality, and lifestyle brands.
Beyond his marketing career, Bryan is deeply involved in community-driven initiatives close to home. He works closely with Habitat for Humanity/ReStore of the Roaring Fork Valley, supporting innovative affordable housing solutions, and is also dedicated to helping LIFT-UP address growing food insecurity from Parachute to Aspen. His strategic approach and commitment to these causes have made a tangible impact in the Roaring Fork Valley.
When he’s not leading campaigns or developing new media projects, Bryan can be found pushing his limits on steep mountain trails, logging thousands of feet of vertical incline on his daily runs, and spending time at home with his family in Snowmass.
Olivier De Ridder is the CEO and Co-Founder of WDR Aspen, a $5M+ full-stack marketing and business solutions firm built to challenge the traditional agency model with a fresh, results-driven approach.
With Bryan Welker, Olivier grew a boutique operation into a leading firm, expanding to 55 dynamic professionals. Unlike conventional agencies peddling standalone services, WDR Aspen takes a bold, solution-driven approach—tackling businesses’ toughest growth challenges with expertise in brand strategy, customer acquisition, media production, and operational optimization. From law firms and medical practices to luxury brands and real estate ventures, WDR Aspen has become the go-to growth partner for companies aiming to scale smarter and faster.
Olivier’s journey is fueled by relentless drive, blending creative problem-solving with decisive action. An immigrant with a hunger to build, he leapt into entrepreneurship the moment his green card came through, turning vision into reality with remarkable speed and unshakable determination. His years in corporate America sharpened his skills in revenue growth, market positioning, and business operations—but they also exposed the flaws of sluggish, outdated agency models.
Unwilling to settle, he co-founded WDR Aspen to rewrite the rules, building a firm that creates tailored service models to deliver results that fuel growth and create lasting impact..
Beyond the Boardroom
Olivier’s competitive fire burns bright in every arena. A North America Championship Qualifier for Lorcana, he wields the same strategic brilliance in gaming as he does in deal-making. With a knack for approaching challenges through a creative lens, he cuts through the noise, transforming complexity into actionable solutions. Add to that his unexpected flair as a trained opera singer, and you’ve got a leader who pairs high-stakes intensity with a passion for the arts. Based in Houston, Olivier unwinds with his wife and two dogs, forever chasing the next challenge—whether it’s scaling a business, outsmarting opponents, or hitting that perfect high note.
