Recommendations
What leaders say about working with me
15 recommendations from CEOs, executives, and teammates — straight from my LinkedIn profile.
“Steve is a very seasoned growth and ops expert. His ability to craft and implement strategies that effectively drive growth and optimize operations across email, paid media, social, and web experiences is incredible.”
Jacob Bonta
Revenue Operations & Strategy Consultant
Worked with Steve on the same team
“You will struggle to find someone more genuine, committed and caring than Steve. He has deep marketing operations expertise, is quick to praise and slow to judge, collaborates well and makes things happen.”
Morgan McLintic
Firebrand — PR and Marketing Agency for Tech Brands
Steve was Morgan's client
“Steve was our main client contact when he stepped into the VP of Marketing role. His focus and expertise was squarely in lead generation — he is always thinking of ways to improve on what has been done and brings a lot of energy to the team.”
Robin Foster Bectel
Senior Vice President, Public Relations at REQ
Steve was Robin's client
“I consider Steve the quintessential marketing guru, manager, and director built for the future of workforce leadership. His strategic thinking with regard to all things marketing is top notch, heads and shoulders above the rest.”
Dan Pesta
Narrative-Focused Communications Leader
Worked with Steve on different teams
“Steve's ability to generate demand effectively is something of an art form, gained through asking good questions, listening to both people and data, and relentlessly experimenting with new tactics and tools to achieve better results.”
Laurel Brunk
Content Strategist and Startup Ops
Worked with Steve on the same team
“Steve is a highly dynamic and experienced marketing technologist with an incredible work ethic. He can strategize around gaps and opportunities from 10,000 feet up, then dive in and get his hands dirty implementing everything.”
David Pearce
Head of Data & Analytics at Conveyor
Managed Steve directly
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“Steve leads with empathy and a genuine passion for connecting people. His people-first approach and ability to create efficiencies in any tech-driven space — simplifying tools, reorganizing teams, or addressing process gaps — set him apart.”
Nando Zegarra
Automation, AI & Digital Strategy
Worked with Steve on the same team
“Steve was someone I knew I ABSOLUTELY could count on, no matter the situation, need, client, project. He was a stellar leader as the marketing team went through a hard transition. I would, without question, work with Steve again on any team.”
Aubrey Wade
Business Strategy | Enterprise Delivery | Transformation
Worked with Steve on different teams
“Steve provided clear guidance, great communication, and made me feel heard at all times. He went above and beyond identifying and seizing every opportunity to level up not only the company, but his team as well.”
Kelsey Huffner
Social Media Marketing Manager
Reported to Steve directly
“Steve is the epitome of a team player. As an expert in marketing and automation he stood up several of the systems we now use everyday and created campaigns to engage our clients. His passion and positive attitude are unparalleled.”
Tom Shively
Head of Engagement at Rayse
Worked with Steve on different teams
“Very few people bring the energy that Steve brings. His true passion to serve manifests through his work with an impact on the lives of clients and customers. He joined our team at a pivotal time and jumped in headfirst to deliver results.”
Michael Davidovich
CEO @ API Nation
Managed Steve directly
“One of the things I love the most about Steve is his experimentation orientation. He led our company through dozens of experiments to generate inbound demand, and I appreciate the diligence and zeal he brought to the job every day.”
Ry Walker
Founder/CEO of Tembo
Senior to Steve
“Steve brings great energy, expertise and strategy to any team looking to grow their digital presence. He does an excellent job immersing, understanding and furthering the business and is an absolute workhorse to get the job done.”
Kyle Rentschler
Software Engineer
Worked with Steve on the same team
“What sets Steve apart is his unique ability to maintain focus on objectives. Whenever Steve is on a team, he does an excellent job of keeping everyone on course. Efficient, focused, and driven — a proven, ambitious professional.”
Harmony House
Neurodiversity Educator & Program Strategist
Worked with Steve at different companies
“Steve has always been a hard-working and trustworthy guy. He is never afraid to do whatever it takes to get the job done. I would jump at the opportunity to have Steve on my team every single time.”
Collin Browning
FP&A Leader | EMBA
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