Executive Summary

Marketing executive with 15+ years connecting marketing investments to revenue outcomes across B2B2C, CPG, and B2B markets. Grew a $250MM brand at 4× the category rate, unlocked $7MM in incremental retail revenue, and improved marketing efficiency 25% — with P&L management at J&J, commercial leadership at Central Garden & Pet, and a technical foundation built at Manhattan Associates.

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Brand grown 4× category rate
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Clio Sports Award winner

Core Competencies

Strategic Perspective

Strategic Planning · Marketing Strategy · GTM (B2B2C, Omnichannel, DTC) · Innovation

Financial Management & Performance

P&L Management · Revenue & Margin Growth · Pricing · Scenario Planning

Brand & Marketing Execution

Brand Architecture & Visual Identity · Performance Marketing · Marketing Insights · Creative Development · Digital Transformation · MarTech · Agency Management

Leadership & Team Development

Cross-functional Leadership · Change Management · Servant Leadership

Professional Experience

Central Garden & Pet2013–2024 · Atlanta, GA

$3B+ manufacturer + distributor of lawn, garden, and pet supplies. Member of Central Leadership Council; managed 25 people across Insights, Innovation, Digital, Creative, Customer Marketing, and Customer Care.

SVP of Marketing: Garden Segment
Nov 2019 – Oct 2024
  • Brand Transformation: Grew the $250MM Pennington brand 8.2% in 2024 — 4× the category growth rate — via positioning, visual identity, and product development.
  • Award-Winning Creative: Created and led #FlipTheTurf — 3.95B media impressions, two Clio Sports Awards, +10pt brand awareness.
  • New Product Launches: Multi-year innovation pipeline launching $20MM+ in category-leading solutions annually.
  • Digital Transformation: Built top-tier PDPs (Salsify, Vizit) earning retailer “Best in Class” recognition.
VP of Marketing: Garden Segment
Nov 2017 – Nov 2019
  • Revenue Growth: Secured $7MM incremental revenue with The Home Depot via executive-level negotiation.
  • Marketing Effectiveness: MMM + real-time KPI dashboards delivered a 25% efficiency increase.
  • Partnership Expansion: Expanded MLB partnership to 9 teams, driving in-store traffic.
Senior Director / Director of Marketing: Grass Seed BU
Apr 2013 – Nov 2017
  • Financial Performance: 98.8% EBIT growth in 2016, +12% in 2017 via margin-accretive launches and price optimization.
  • Product Innovation: Best-in-category grass repair product drove sales +36.7% at +840bp higher margins.
Johnson & Johnson2006–2013 · Raritan / Skillman, NJ

Consumer and Medical Device divisions; managed P&Ls, brand strategy, new product development, campaigns, forecasting, and reporting.

Brand Manager / Asst. Product Director: Baby Care
Jul 2006 – Jul 2010
  • P&L Management: Owned ~$80MM portfolio incl. the $40MM Baby Shampoo business; grew Baby Oil 9.8%, Baby Powder 5.2%.
  • Award-Winning Marketing: Led “Thanks, Mom” — 290MM impressions, J&J Global Burke Award.
Brand Manager: Consumer Healthcare
Jul 2010 – May 2012
  • P&L Management: Managed $60MM Tucks & ept P&Ls; reversed a multi-year decline, growing Tucks 26.8%.
Manhattan Associates1999–2004 · Atlanta, GA

Enterprise supply chain software; led design, testing, implementation, and support projects.

Manager / Senior Consultant: Implementation Services
Mar 1999 – Jun 2004
  • Enterprise Implementations: WMS projects for Fortune 500 clients incl. Michelin and Bic; international work at The Diamond Trading Company (DeBeers), London.

Education

University of Virginia · Darden School of BusinessMaster of Business Administration (MBA)
Clemson UniversityBachelor of Science, ManagementCo-captain and four-year Letterman on the varsity swim team; earned a scholarship as a walk-on athlete.

Other Activities

Memberships

CMO Collaborative · Southern Off-Road Bicycle Association (SORBA)

Athletics & Interests

Triathlete and Ironman finisher. Avid road and MTB cyclist. Active AI builder — personal CRM, marketing automations (Zapier, n8n), and multiple AI-assisted websites built with Claude Code.