Enterprise growth, brand and transformation leadership

I’ve spent my career helping organizations grow, evolve and earn trust.

As a brand and marketing executive, I’ve led enterprise rebrands, market expansions, acquisitions, strategic partnerships, digital transformations and innovation initiatives that strengthened reputation, accelerated growth and increased enterprise value.

I believe brand is far more than a communications function. At its best, it aligns strategy, culture and customer experience around a shared vision. It helps organizations navigate change, create differentiation and build lasting relationships with the people they serve.

My background in both design and law gives me a unique perspective on leadership and growth. I move comfortably between creativity and strategy, vision and execution, helping organizations make better decisions, solve complex challenges and create meaningful value.

Areas of Leadership

Enterprise growth and transformation Helping organizations navigate periods of growth, reinvention and change. Aligning brand, marketing, culture and customer experience to strengthen market position, support business objectives and create long-term value.

Brand strategy and competitive differentiation Building brands that stand apart for the right reasons. Creating clear positioning, meaningful differentiation and experiences that deepen customer relationships and drive business results.

Market expansion and brand evolution Guiding organizations as they enter new markets, expand their footprint and connect with new audiences. Ensuring the brand evolves in ways that support growth while maintaining clarity, consistency and trust.

Mergers, acquisitions and integration Leading brand and marketing efforts through acquisitions and periods of significant change. Bringing organizations together in ways that preserve customer confidence, align cultures and maximize the value of the combined enterprise.

Strategic partnerships and sponsorships Creating partnerships, sponsorships and naming-rights programs that expand reach, strengthen relevance and connect brands to culture, communities and customers in authentic ways.

Innovation and experience leadership Helping organizations bring new products, services and experiences to market. Connecting customer needs, business strategy and brand to create offerings that drive adoption, loyalty and growth.

Reputation, culture and stakeholder engagement Building trust with employees, customers, investors, partners and communities. Leading reputation, culture and communications efforts that strengthen engagement and support long-term success.

Executive leadership and team development Building high-performing teams and creating environments where people can do their best work. Developing future leaders, fostering collaboration and helping organizations scale through periods of growth and transformation.

Experience

Huntington Bank, 02/19–present
Current role: Senior Vice President, Chief Brand Officer
A top 10 national bank and one of the fastest-growing financial brands in the United States, with $285 billion in assets and a rapidly expanding national presence. Serving consumers, businesses and communities through more than 1,400 branches across 21 states and an award-winning website and mobile app.

The Ohio State University,  02/09–02/19
Notable leadership roles: Senior Creative Director, University Sesquicentennial Director
One of the nation’s largest public research universities, serving more than 60,000 students and a global alumni network of more than 600,000, with over $1 billion in annual research expenditures. A globally recognized academic, medical, research and athletic powerhouse with one of the most valuable brands in college athletics, valued at $1.35 billion.

Education

The Ohio State University, Moritz College of Law
Master in the Study of Law, Intellectual Property and Social Justice

Ohio University, Scripps College of Communication
Bachelor of Science, Visual Communication

Community

Columbus Museum of Art, Board of Trustees
Speaker and panelist on topics including brand strategy, leadership, creativity and intellectual property
Columbus Business First Forty Under 40, Class of 2005