Mark Hess is a seasoned marketing professional whose expertise in providing innovative brand leadership, digital and traditional marketing strategies, research analysis and insight has helped organizations achieve their goals. Throughout his career, he has worked with various Fortune 500 clients, start-ups, and non-profit organizations, providing them with sound brand messaging, excellent execution, and in-market response to their communication challenges, leading to increased revenue and customer base. Hess's key competencies include strategic planning, competitive analysis, partnership identification & development, emerging talent development, and team building. He holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree from Western Kentucky University.

For over 20 years, Hess has held several leadership positions in reputable organizations. He served as the Vice President of Sales, Marketing, and Business Development at 33 Degrees Convenience Connect, where he provided strategic plans, program development, and executions that helped the organization grow. Before then, he worked as VP, Business Strategy & Research at OTT Communications Advertising & Marketing, where he provided research aggregation, analysis, and in-market response, leading to increased revenues for clients. He has also held senior leadership positions at Creative Alliance, Contagious Advertising, IMC Licensing, and Doe Anderson Advertising.