As a brand developer, Karlynn has created many successful brands including Rocslide,A Thousand & Co., The Trail of Painted Ponies, The Gallery Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale and The Citadel Pinnacle Peak. 

 

This former president of The Trail of Painted Ponies spent 10 years developing this wildly successful public art project into one of the finest gift and collectible companies in the industry, with sales exceeding $250 million dollars. This global brand is a great American success story. She and The Trail of Painted Ponies have proudly gifted over $1 million to various non-profit organizations and her commitment to the arts and philanthropy are evident throughout her work. 

 

Believing in the power of partnerships, Karlynn has developed significant corporate partnerships with the Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale, the American Heart Association, the Young President’s Organization, JW Marriott, General Dynamics, Carlson Companies, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Dillard’s Department Stores and many more.

 

With great star power, Karlynn also launched the Celebrity Collection with beloved Singer/Songwriter Dolly Parton, Actor/Artist Tony Curtis and acclaimed actress Barbara Eden. Ms. Eden and Karlynn Keyes gifted the Safeway Foundation with the largest single in-store donation in history, valued at over $150,000. These funds are dedicated to support breast cancer research and treatment for the Susan G. Komen Foundation. 

 

 

Partnerships

 

• Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale

• Boulders Resort Scottsdale

• American Paint Horse Association

• Young Presidents Organization

• General Dynamics

• Hall of Flame

• Dillard's Department Stores

• Blue Cross Blue Shield

 

Celebrity Partnerships

 

• Dolly Parton

• Barbara Eden

• Tony Curtis

• Phyllis Diller

 

Philanthropy

 

• Safeway Foundation

• Boys & Girls Clubs of Phoenix & Scottsdale

• Breast Cancer Organizations across America

• American Heart Association

• Shiloh Horse Rescue

• Susan G. Komen

 

Education Partnerships

 

• Bethune Elementary School

• Career Success High School

• Career Success High School Internship Program

• Fort Thomas High School

• Horseshoe Trails Elementary School

• Verde Valley Middle School

• University of Missouri 

 

Professional Associations