Marc’s unique brand of leadership is a key piece of Vector’s success. Having been with the company since 2005, he is intimately familiar with the Vector platform, having served as both the Head of Development and COO. These days, as Vector’s CEO, Marc continues to push the brand into uncharted territory, combining a highly analytical approach with both creativity and experience.
A diehard Michigan Wolverines fan, Chad has a unique appreciation for the razor thin margin between victory and defeat. And as his leadership at Vector proves, he knows what it takes to win. As COO, Chad takes a multidisciplinary approach, always ensuring his team has the tools and procedural efficiencies they need to succeed. Chad earned his Juris Doctor from the Cordozo School of Law, after which he began his career at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP. He then served as general counsel for a large format printing organization before moving to Vector. Over the course of ten years and various roles here, Chad has coached the team to a record that rivals even his beloved Michigan football.
Gary began his out-of-home media career in the London office of Transportation Displays Incorporated (TDI, formerly CBSOutdoor, now Outfront Media). Less than a year after Vector’s founding, Gary was brought on to launch the sales department. Now with two decades of experience, and a focus on innovation and audience insights, he serves as the company’s CRO. With a focus on customer service, Gary leads a team of 50 sales professionals in dozens of markets around the country with the same energy he had on his first day, 20 years ago. Gary is a passionate steward of the out-of-home industry, playing roles in both OAAA and Geo-Path.
Dan is affectionately known as “Doc” around here, because when it comes to computers he’s a veritable brain surgeon. He leads the team responsible for Vector’s internal core technology systems and services. If that weren’t enough, Dan simultaneously acts as the CTO of SkyFox Wireless, a Vector subsidiary that provides mobile high-speed connectivity to transit providers. Pretty much anything that beeps or has flashing lights around here, Doc heads up the team that keeps it healthy.
A creative storyteller with an analytical and consultative approach, Jim is key to guiding Vector’s business strategy. He’s an expert in media and sponsorship sales and marketing with 18 years’ experience working on multi-platform campaigns for some of the biggest brands in the US. Jim spent 7 years at NBC where he was Vice President of Olympics and Sports sales; he held previous roles at the NBA, US Tennis Association, and Velocity Sports & Entertainment. He holds degrees from the University of Richmond and the University of Massachusetts-Amherst.
As the Executive VP of Sales, Chris has somehow found a way to oversee dozens of markets across the country, serve as a highly requested client-facing brand ambassador, and divvy up the remainder of his time amongst the internal Sales team. It’s these skills, along with over 20 years of experience, that he’s used to drive his current team of account executives to redefine the boundaries of out-of-home media. Don’t even think about challenging him to a push-up contest.
Magnus is the type of guy whose laugh enters the room well before he does. Hilarious and infectious, it fills the halls at Vector, so you always have a good idea when to expect him. Magnus tirelessly leads the national Operations team, ensuring the flawless execution of every campaign. He has come to represent the very definition of reliability around here. If Magnus promises to get something done, he will move mountains to make sure that it happens.
A veteran in the industry with a boatload of experience in out-of-home transit, David manages all of Vector’s public transit markets, including leading local sales teams. David was definitely not hired just because his initials are D.D., the same as our signature Double Deckers. But if he picks up the nickname “Double D,” he’ll know it comes from a good place.
Positivity and kindness might as well be synonyms for HR at Vector. Now, I know what you’re thinking – there is no way HR can be THAT approachable, right? Wrong! Vector has a unique flare to HR, with the department headed up by Rima. She is a sincere team player who is always happy to help. Her unwavering support of our teams and Vector is rooted in the spirit of continual improvement, teamwork, and compassion. With her expertise spanning across all HR functions, Rima diligently works to ensure HR runs seamlessly at Vector through her people focused approach. From payroll, benefits, recruitment, engagement initiatives, training, to policies, and more, Rima delivers nothing but excellence.
Jonathan is nothing if not reliable. Well, okay, he’s one thing: always in a good mood. His dependability and chipperness both come in handy when he’s managing his energetic and diverse Sales team. Jonathan is like a mother hen to his flock of account executives—keeping them warm and close when they need support, but also encouraging them to take the risks they need to grow.
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