I know what keeps Marketing Executives awake at night, because well, that’s what kept me awake for the past 25 years. My career spans both the agency and client side, across every conceivable segment, from financial services to non-profit, healthcare to lawn care, travel to outdoor recreation, automotive to agriculture, food to beverages, retail to e-commerce, telcom to entertainment. Regardless of industry, I know agencies are at their best creatively solving complex business problems, driving business impact and doing it fast. I credit my knack for business and marketing strategy from a lesson learned early on from a CMO, “smell the money”. Know exactly how a company makes it and every thing - every thing - makes sense. Atlanta is "the city too busy to hate" which is why I'm actively involved in the Atlanta business and non-profit community. I've seen first hand the power of business and community leaders coming together to positively impact lives for Atlantans and Georgians. Originally from Michigan, I've embraced my inner southerner after moving to Atlanta several years ago. My love for seersucker is only eclipsed by my love of bowties. And white bucks. Wait, and linen. Oh, and who could forget bourbon and my beloved Big Green Egg.