Recognized as one of the "Top 50 Most Influential Chief Marketing Officers on Social Media" by Forbes, I have also been voted the American Marketing Association “Marketer of the Year” for both Content Marketing and Social Media Marketing. In addition, I have served as an Associate professor of marketing. I am an active blogger and frequent presenter on topics that help organizations develop marketing strategies and sales initiatives to power profitable growth. Recently presented with the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award by Marquis Who's Who, I have interacted with many of the world’s most respected brands including; IBM, Cap Gemini, Teradata, SAS Institute, NCR Corporation, and AT&T. But wait, there is more! I also have experience with startups, small businesses, and non-profit organizations with names not found on the international stage. I hold BBA and MBA degrees from Abilene Christian University.