Experience

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  Catalyst marketing design

  Jan 1996 - Aug 2011

  Principal & owner, certified brand strategist

  Co managed and directed the health, direction and growth of the agency. Led it's brand development and new business initiatives.

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  The brand establishment

  Jan 2007 - Jan 2010

  Senior member

  I seek to be as engaged as I possibly can, contributing where appropriate – always soaking in the knowledge and insights from the other members /facilitators – and assisting others whenever I can.

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  Ignite bbd

  Aug 2011 - now

  President, senior business & brand development strategist

  Recognized thought leader on brand empowerment for business top leadership. Sought after public speaker on brand distinction, brand positioning, hardwiring your brand, and brand adoption for competitive advantage. One of only a handful of certified brand development strategists in the country specialized in business development and marketing strategies. A senior member of The Brand Establishment – the certifying organization and body. Founder and president of Ignite LLC. Passionate about elevating companies (and individuals).Honored to have served in executive positions for national and international companies, including eight years with Deluxe Corporation; Vice-President of Sales and Marketing for Philanthrotec (a professional planned giving software company); and Vice-President of Sales and Marketing for Applied Holographics (North American Operations). As an entrepreneur, Co-Founder and former owner of Catalyst Marketing Design– an award winning marketing and design firm whose clients included Tyson Foods, Zimmer Orthopedics, Alcoa, Maple Leaf Farms, and Avnet… each leaders in their respective industries.A faith-driven follower of Christ, I love public speaking, playing and teaching guitar, helping others, this great country, my family and my creator. Show less