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Our Team

We are powered by Authentic people.

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Get Acquainted With Authentic

Behind every client success and strategic breakthrough is our team of experienced marketing leaders and operating staff members who bring their unique talents, perspectives, and passion to everything we do.

We are Authentic.

We’re grateful to be founded and surrounded by Authentic people who care deeply about each other, our clients, our partners, and our community. Our team’s commitment is what earns us a seat at our clients’ table. It is what has established our reputation as an award-winning growth firm and top workplace.

What makes our team special isn’t just their impressive marketing expertise—though there’s certainly plenty of that. It’s their genuine commitment to living out our values every day, supporting each other’s growth, and bringing their whole selves to their work.

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Meet our Operating Team

Our Operating Team serves as the backbone of Authentic, bringing together diverse talents and expertise to support our mission from all angles. The Operating Team embodies our values-driven approach while maintaining the systems, processes, and culture that enable Authentic to thrive and grow.

Jennifer Zick

Jennifer Zick

FOUNDER & CEO

Meg Van Sloun

Meg Van Sloun

CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

Amy Burstein

Amy Burstein

Head of Talent

Shauna Bainbridge

Shauna Bainbridge

FRACTIONAL CONTROLLER

Jessica Berg

Jessica Berg

DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

Brita Hammer

Brita Hammer

MARKETING MANAGER

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Our Fractional CMOs & Authentic Growth® Guides

Our CMOs bring decades of diverse experience across industries, business models, and growth stages. Each has been carefully selected not only for their marketing expertise but also for their alignment with our values and their passion for helping businesses grow.

Heather Battison

Heather Battison

CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER

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Barb Bertsch

Barb Bertsch

CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER

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Ruth Glaser

Ruth Glaser

CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER

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Kristi Gloppen

Kristi Gloppen

CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER

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Daneen Kiger

Daneen Kiger

CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER

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Kim Leistikow

Kim Leistikow

CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER

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Veronica Markol

Veronica Markol

CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER

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Jessica Moyer

Jessica Moyer

CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER

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Tammy Ribaudo

Tammy Ribaudo

CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER

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Patrick Reiter

Patrick Reiter

CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER

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Sue Rodeman

Sue Rodeman

CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER

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Sherry Rothenberg

Sherry Rothenberg

CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER

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Sean Syring

Sean Syring

CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER

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Peter Zaballos

Peter Zaballos

CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER

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Our CMO Peer Advisors

Jessica Bartell

Jessica Bartell

CMO PEER ADVISOR

Kellie Glueck

Kellie Glueck

CMO Peer Advisor

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Stephen Dick

Stephen Dick

CMO Peer Advisor

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With the right team, anything is possible.

Our collective expertise, shared values, and collaborative approach enable us to tackle complex marketing challenges and create transformative results for our clients. But more than what we accomplish together, we’re proud of how we accomplish it—with authenticity, wisdom, humility, passion, and generosity.

We invite you to get to know our team members and learn more about the vision and values that guide us.