I have the privilege of serving as co-CEO of Walker Sands, one of the world's top integrated marketing firms for B2B clients. We're a team of 160+ strong, focused on driving outcomes for clients across technology, healthcare, supply chain + logistics, manufacturing and professional services.I focus on agency growth and development -- both organic and M&A -- and on ensuring we deliver world-class services for our clients. Before joining our executive team, I led Walker Sands’ public relations department, working closely with a wide variety of clients, including Grubhub, Sprout Social, Hyperwallet (acquired by PayPal), and Oak Street Health (acquired by CVS). I’m active as an ambassador to PROI (the world’s largest global network of independent PR agencies), and have served as a mentor for Techstars (a premier startup accelerator program) and as a speaker at events like American Marketing Association Connex, Illinois State University's COM Week, PRSA Chicago and CNP Expo.My passion for entrepreneurship, especially founder-led, responsible businesses, interest in macroeconomic trends and belief in the business impact of marketing inspires my 12+ years of work with B2B innovators. At the same time, the growth I’ve seen and supported for both our agency and countless colleagues is every bit as rewarding as big client wins.