Tim McMullen

Tim McMullen is the founder, CEO, and Innovation Practice leader at redpepper, a marketing firm and innovation lab with offices in Nashville and Atlanta. With over 21 years of experience, redpepper specializes in innovation, strategy, and creative execution, assisting companies like Deloitte, Slack, OutSystems, MARS, Cracker Barrel, Campaign Monitor, and more in adapting and growing in a dynamic business landscape.

Under Tim's leadership, redpepper has achieved notable recognition, including being ranked in Inc. Magazine's fastest-growing private companies list for 6 consecutive years and receiving various local, regional, and national ADDY Awards.

An accomplished speaker, Tim McMullen shares his expertise nationally on company culture and integrated marketing. He has been featured in major media outlets such as 60 Minutes, NPR, CNN, CNBC, and FOX News, as well as in numerous national publications.

Tim's contribution to the marketing industry has been acknowledged through awards like the 2010 Agency Marketer of the Year by the American Marketing Association Nashville chapter. Furthermore, he served as a past president of the American Advertising Federation Nashville.

Beyond his work in marketing and innovation, Tim McMullen has diversified his portfolio with investments in sectors including marketing, technology, cigars, and coffee. Tim's educational background includes studies at Western Kentucky University.

Previously, he founded Rickhouse Holding Company and redpepper LLC, showcasing his entrepreneurial drive and leadership in establishing successful business ventures.