Winmo Executive Team
The Winmo executive team is led by CEO Dave Currie, who leverages his global experience to drive business development across advertising and media industries, COO Bryon Evje, who brings over 20 years of AdTech and MarTech expertise to scale revenue and client success, and CMO Marilyn Mead Brutoco, who manages brand, product marketing, demand generation, and retention strategies since the company's 2015 launch.
Dave Currie
Chief Executive Officer
Dave Currie is the CEO of Winmo, the intelligence-driven information services company that powers business development for the advertising, technology, media, entertainment and sponsorship industries.
As a leader at the intersection of brands, agencies, publishers, and media properties, Dave provides a unique perspective that empowers sales and marketing teams to uncover high-value opportunities with national advertisers and their respective agencies. His strategic insights help clients align with key vertical markets, optimize engagement, and drive revenue growth.
With a career spanning three continents, Dave has led the creation of innovative, scalable, and results-driven business development programs. His expertise has helped clients generate more than $1 billion in directly attributable new business wins globally.
Bryon Evje
Chief Operating Officer
Bryon Evje leads Winmo‘s revenue organization, overseeing the sales, client success, and partnership efforts designed to deliver superior customer value. He has over 20 years of experience in the AdTech and MarTech world and a knack for helping startups achieve explosive growth. He’s assisted three companies in scaling from zero to over $100 million in ARR. Bryon studied technology and communications at New York’s Institute of Technology.
He started his career as a sports writer in New York, once interviewed the legendary Ernie Harwell in the Yankee Stadium press box, and even sold his first (small) business to ESPN. He claims this diverse background helps him connect with clients, but we suspect he just likes to tell good stories. Bryon lives in Atlanta, Georgia, with his wife and three children.
Marilyn Mead Brutoco
Chief Marketing Officer
As Chief Marketing Officer, Marilyn oversees brand, product marketing, demand generation, and retention strategies. Since Winmo’s market launch in 2015, Marilyn’s intuitive understanding of customer use cases has shaped a marketing strategy that speaks to the needs of Winmo’s core audiences. She is a frequent speaker at industry conferences and events including AdWeek Publisher’s Summit, Advertising Week New York, and the National Sports Forum. She thrives on collaborating with her team of marketing pros and meeting with customers any chance she gets.
Marilyn earned her B.A. from New York University and spent the majority of her career in NYC, starting at PepsiCo before moving to SaaS provider Advertising Database prior to its acquisition by Winmo LLC in 2015. She now resides in Southern California and enjoys beach days with her husband Marcus and son Beau.
Lisa Colantuono
President, AAR Partners
Often referred to as a “cupid in a suit,” Lisa has created successful relationships between brands and agencies for over two decades. Having consulted on and managed agency reviews including Ancestry, Aruba Tourism, American Airlines, Brown-Forman, ClearChoice Dental Centers, Lee Jeans, Subaru, Ben and Jerry’s, Nikon, and Panera Bread (to name a few) – Lisa tackles and solves the most vexing agency search challenges and has enabled hundreds of marketers to meet and/or exceed their business goals by forging successful client-agency partnerships.
Her experience has been shared throughout top industry publications including AdAge, Adweek, Forbes, Hubspot, Mediapost, The Marketing Insider, The Huffington Post and in 2016 she published her first book, @AARLisa: New Biz in 140 Characters (or Less). Lisa is also part of the industry speaking circuit, presenting at national conferences including AAF, ANA Agency Relations Committee, BOLO, Brandemonium, HOW Design Live, Mirren, and AdAge Small Agency Conference. Most of all, she adores being Aunt Lisa to her favorite little niece and nephew.
Matt Chollet
President, Catapult New Business
With more than 16 years of experience in business development, Matt works daily to help Catapult’s partners expand their businesses through proactive outbound sales efforts. Many agencies turn to Matt and his team when they are tired of waiting on word of mouth or referrals and need to drive revenue immediately. Utilizing marketing automation, CRM, predictive data, and bespoke content, Matt and his team look to provide a truly holistic approach to new business development.
When Matt isn’t in the office, he almost exclusively spends his time outdoors, climbing mountains, sailing, or competing in triathlons. Although originally from Florida, he graduated undergrad from St. John Fisher College in Rochester, NY. He later moved to Atlanta, where he received his MBA from Stetson School of Business at Mercer University.
Whitney Hagan
VP Customer Success
Whitney Hagan is the Vice President of Client Services at Winmo, where she has played a key role in solving clients’ unique needs for over 11 years. Throughout her tenure, Whitney has focused on building strong, lasting relationships with clients by providing strategic solutions and unmatched support. She works closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that client’s goals are met with precision, leveraging Winmo’s data and insights to help clients optimize their sales and marketing efforts.
Whitney earned her B.S. from Florida State University, majoring in Marketing with a minor in Communications. Outside of work, Whitney stays busy playing tennis, traveling to new destinations, and chasing after her son, Weston, and dog, Bentley.
Rob Tursi
VP of Product
Rob handles all things Winmo. He takes a hands-on approach to product vision and development while leading the product team. With over 7 years of experience in product development, he directs cross-collaborative teams across data, technical, and content areas to consistently create and deliver value-driven solutions for Winmo users. This focus on bringing value-generating, forward-looking solutions to the industry has been instrumental in Winmo’s growth.
Rob earned his B.A. in Marketing at Pace University and led teams at Advertising Database Inc. prior to joining Winmo. In his free time, he loves to play tennis and travel.
Jennifer Carroll
VP of Content
Jennifer brings extensive marketing and advertising industry experience to her role as Winmo’s content leader. Over her impressive 15-year tenure at Winmo, she has set the standard for delivering the high-quality, verified data and competitive advantages that define the Winmo product and make it an invaluable asset for our customers. Skilled in data analytics, lead generation, and market research, she is a proficient media and communication professional holding a marketing degree from the State University of West Georgia. This educational background provides a solid foundation for her strategic approach to content creation and distribution.
Jennifer is passionate about fostering a collaborative and innovative environment within the content team, empowering them to create exclusive, cutting-edge content that resonates with Winmo’s target audience.
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