Education
Louisiana State University
BS, Marketing 1974-01-01 - 1978-01-01University of Cincinnati Carl H. Lindner College of Business
MBA, Business 1978-01-01 - 1980-01-01Louisiana State University
Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Business Administration and Management, General 1974-09-01 - 1978-05-01Work Experience
CMO Coaches
Current
CMO Coaches
Drake Star
Current
Drake Star
Thomvest
Current
Thomvest
Quid
Current
Quid
GreenScreen Animals
Current
GreenScreen Animals
5.11
2016-12-01 - 2020-01-01
5.11
H&R Block
2012-04-01 - 2018-05-01
H&R Block
KnightVision Marketing
2008-08-01 - 2012-04-01
KnightVision Marketing
eBay
2002-03-01 - 2008-08-01
eBay
Taco Bell
1999-05-01 - 2002-03-01
Taco Bell
Skills
Summary
I have extensive experience in various leadership roles across different sectors, including packaged goods, restaurants, e-commerce, financial services, and cybersecurity. I leverage my expertise in marketing, strategy, and innovation to help companies grow and thrive in a competitive and dynamic environment. As an Operating Partner at Thomvest Ventures, a $750M venture capital fund based in San Francisco, I support our portfolio companies in scaling their marketing efforts and achieving their business objectives. I also advise global investment partners at Drake Star Partners on M&A and financing deals in the MarTech, AdTech, and e-commerce categories. In addition, I run CMO Coaches, a group of former CMOs who offer coaching and mentoring to aspiring marketing leaders. We share our insights and best practices on how to be a successful CMO in today's complex and fast-changing world. I'm passionate about learning and sharing my knowledge and experience with others. I'm the author of two books, "Crafting Persuasion: A Leader's Guide to Change Minds and Influence Behavior" and "Learn to Leap: How Leaders Turn Risk Into Opportunity". I also speak at various events and conferences on topics related to marketing, leadership, and entrepreneurship. My goal is to inspire and empower the next generation of marketers and leaders who can make a positive impact on the world.