Business Development and Digital Marketing Executive behind rapid, ROI-backed advances in organizational capabilities and performance; credited with the acquisition of 8 businesses to accomplish core business growth and innovation goals. People-focused leader who fosters an empowering culture resulting in astronomical growth through new revenue streams and high-profile partners like Amazon, Google, Meta, and Apple.𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬As a digital transformation pioneer, I was the first Webmaster at Meridith, now Dotdash Meridith, and grew a team of developers to build the first websites and e-commerce store. Since then, I have led the digital evolution through internet marketing, digital media, and commerce. ➟ As the Chief Digital Officer, futureproofed the business by inspiring a digital evolution and cultural transformation across Meredith's digital media assets and $300M+ print circulation business. Acquired 4 businesses during this time, retaining and integrating top talent while keeping the start-up culture alive. ➟ Supported the positioning of Dotdash Meredith merger achieving +148% revenue growth in under 5 years by catapulting digital consumer-based revenue streams including affiliate content and digital subscriptions.➟ Delivered ambitious expansion strategies and unlocked growth within existing businesses throughout my career by mentoring my teams, emerging leaders, and influencing bold action at the leadership level.𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐈'𝐦 𝐍𝐨𝐭 𝐈𝐧 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞My wife and I are the franchise owners of Farrell’s eXtreme Bodyshaping Ankeny where we inspire a family feel and provide clients with the support system they need to meet their goals and improve their life.𝐄𝐱𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐈𝐧Revenue Growth & Diversification ▪ Acquisitions & Strategic Partnerships ▪ Audience Growth At Scale ▪ Digital Marketing (Search, Email, Social, Influencer) ▪ Product Development ▪ Operational Efficiency ▪ Team Development