Vice President of Business Development
Joined Company:
2015
Brett is a dynamic brand builder and marketing professional with a strong foundation in sales management, and a passion for community advocacy. After spending two decades in corporate America as the Marketing Director for several global footwear brands, he was excited to trade in his corporate loafers for his signature Vans when he joined Apparel Graphics in 2015.
Brett’s greatest strength lies in his ability to connect with people, using honesty and a good laugh to build authentic relationships. His extensive experience, paired with his creative drive for excellence, has consistently delivered value to both his company and countless clients.
With over 20 years of experience as a Marketing Director in the footwear industry, Brett led brand strategy, creative development, and product positioning across diverse consumer markets. He spearheaded multi-million-dollar campaigns, developed integrated marketing strategies that enhanced brand visibility across both traditional and digital channels. Additionally, Brett collaborated closely with sales teams to create promotional strategies and training programs that improved conversion rates and brand engagement in retail. Throughout his career, he has focused on building authentic relationships with teams and clients, grounded in trust and shared goals.
• Brand Building & Strategy
• Marketing Leadership
• Sales Management & Strategy
• Creative Direction & Innovation
• Client Relationship Development
• Community Advocacy & Engagement
• Global Brand Management
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Strategic Planning & Execution
• Customer Engagement & Retention
• Collaborative Partnerships
• Event Planning & Promotion
• Creative Problem Solving
• Loving the process is the secret sauce.
• Family first…including dogs.
• Engage in your community and your community will reward you.
• I have many personal and professional philosophical idioms that drive me, IYKYK…get to know me and you’ll know too.