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Brooks Gilley

Energizer · DISC type I
President at 52 Limited
📍 Portland, Oregon, United States

Brooks Gilley is the President and Founder of 52 Limited, a prominent creative and tech staffing agency he established in 2005. A graduate of Columbia College Chicago, he is deeply embedded in the industry, having previously served as Executive Director of the Portland Advertising Federation. Colleagues and clients describe him as a passionate, trusted, and experienced expert.

His passion is centered on nurturing the local arts and business landscape in Portland. He is an active supporter of the citys creative community, serving on the advisory committee for the industry group NextNW. His interests in major brands like Nike and Wieden + Kennedy reflect his deep connection to the advertising and design world.

To support clients during the pandemic, his firm hosted expert panels on topics like stress management and coaching virtual teams.

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Experience
27 Years
Current Role
President
Location
Portland, Oregon, United States
Personality Overview

How Brooks shows up

Informal
Full Of Energy
Big Picture Person

Unlike C or D types, they are vocal with their opinions but not so much with their questions. They are always positive and upbeat, so take their promises with a pinch of salt. They are not always early adopters but can be pursuaded by leveraging strong relationships.

Priorities

Topics Brooks cares about

Creative & Tech Talent
As the founder of a specialized staffing agency, he is an expert in connecting creative and technology professionals with leading companies and agencies.
Future of Work
He has spoken publicly about post-COVID shifts in the job market, the dynamics of remote work, and the importance of career reinvention and resilience.
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Career

Work history

6-2005
President
52 Limited
10-2001 - 6-2005
Executive Director
Portland Advertising Federation
1997 - 1999
Account Director
Henry V Events
In the press

Media appearances

Executive Profile – Brooks Gilley, President of 52 Limited. Featured in Portland Business Journal (BizJournals)
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Education
1986 - 1991
BA
Columbia College Chicago
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Influence (I)

Influence (I) reflects the degree to which a person prefers to work by influencing or persuading others. Those scoring high tend to be people oriented, motivated by social recognition and building relationships.

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