Damien Denmark

Damien Denmark is the owner and principal of Southwind Marketing Group, and a business strategist, economic development professional, and marketing operator with a track record of helping rural communities, local governments, and small businesses grow.

Born and raised in Texarkana, Texas, Damien is the youngest of five siblings and a graduate of Texas A&M–Texarkana, where he built a foundation in business development, leadership, and organizational strategy.

In 2020, Damien moved to Liberal, Kansas, and became deeply involved in economic and community development. Between 2020 and 2023 he supported small business owners and entrepreneurs through resource navigation and outreach; founded Food Truck Saturdays to promote local commerce; served on nonprofit boards including United Way of Seward & Finney County, Genesis Family Health, and the Martin Luther King Jr. Committee; and co-founded the Falcons Booster Club at Fellowship Baptist Academy.

He later moved to Olathe, Kansas, supporting businesses, nonprofits, and municipal partners across the Kansas City region, with experience spanning agriculture, food service, sanitation, retail, and public-sector agencies.

In 2025, Damien launched Southwind Marketing Group to give entrepreneurs, nonprofits, and government entities across the Midwest cost-effective, results-driven marketing. Southwind was built on the belief that every organization, regardless of size, deserves clear, strategic communication that helps it be seen, be heard, and succeed.

Damien serves as Economic Development Director for the City of Yukon, Oklahoma, focusing on large-scale projects, policy development, and long-term community growth. At Southwind he provides strategic direction while the team runs day-to-day client work.