Still following the old playbook?
Happy with being ordinary?
Pfft, you could be Mythical.
Legendary strategy in a virtual world.
Boost your brand, anywhere, anytime.
CMO - Chief Marketing Officer
The Full-Power of a Chief Marketing Officer on a Part-Time Basis
Are you looking for a way to boost your business with creativity, innovation, and magic? If so, you need a chief mythical officer (CMO) on your team. A CMO is a visionary leader who can help you harness the power of myths, legends, and stories to create captivating marketing campaigns, cutting-edge tech solutions, and smart financing strategies.
A Sasquatch in the Streets, a Unicorn in the Boardroom
- Strategic Development: Craft and refine overarching marketing strategies aligned with business objectives.
- Brand Evolution: Elevate brand identity, positioning, and messaging to resonate with target audiences.
- Digital Transformation: Guide digital marketing initiatives, from SEO to social media optimization.
- Data Analysis & Insights: Utilize data-driven insights to steer campaigns and ensure ROI.
- Content Strategy: Oversee content creation, distribution, and performance metrics.
- Budget Management: Optimize marketing budgets to ensure cost-effective campaigns and initiatives.
- Innovative Campaigns: Launch and manage campaigns that drive engagement and conversions.
- Tech Stack Optimization: Recommend and integrate marketing technologies to boost efficiency and results.
How Can We Help You?
What Our Clients Say About Us
Dave Makin:
Award-Winning Marketing Leader with a Humble Approach to Transforming Brands
Dave Makin is a multi-award-winning leader whose accolades include being named among the Top 100 Marketing Leaders, Marquis Who's Who in America, and Man of the Year, among many others. Despite these prestigious recognitions, Dave remains grounded and dedicated to helping brands grow authentically. As a key figure at Nexus 6 and CMO* To-Go, his work merges innovative digital strategies with a client-centered approach, empowering businesses to connect deeply with their audiences. Dave’s genuine, down-to-earth style and industry expertise make him a transformative force in the marketing world.
Meet The Team
Gina Wernimont:
Leading Strategic Growth w/ Operational Excellence
Gina Wernimont is a seasoned digital strategist and operational leader, currently serving as Vice President at CMO* To-Go. She brings over a decade of experience in strategic planning, team leadership, and process optimization, with advanced training in quality and efficiency improvement through her Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt certification from the Iowa Quality Center. With a strong background in supervisory roles at the Iowa Legislative Services Agency, Gina has successfully developed policies, led comprehensive training, and ensured operational accuracy and efficiency.
Her educational foundation includes an Masters in Anthropology from Iowa State University. Gina’s dedication to continuous improvement, quality assurance, and problem-solving has made her a valuable asset in guiding organizations toward growth and operational excellence.
Andy Rice:
Visionary Leader Driving Growth and Sustainable Success
Andy Rice is a seasoned business leader and the driving force behind multiple successful growth initiatives. As a Mythical Officer, Andy brings a wealth of expertise in aligning diverse departments to achieve sustainable, long-term growth. With a comprehensive understanding of various business disciplines, he avoids focusing too narrowly on any one area, ensuring a balanced approach that fosters innovation and commercial success. Andy’s leadership is pivotal in accelerating company growth by synchronizing product commercialization efforts across all strategic and tactical fronts. He has built a reputation as a visionary, seamlessly integrating departments to drive market impact without sacrificing budget efficiency. Known for his forward-thinking strategies, Andy has been recognized among industry leaders for his ability to scale businesses while maintaining a focus on both profitability and sustainable success.
Sarah Oyibo:
Crafting Connections Through Digital Innovation
Sarah Oyibo is a digital marketing professional with a focus on helping businesses and organizations connect with their audiences more effectively online. After earning her Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design and Visual Arts from Grand View University, Sarah gained experience working with several local companies as a digital designer, web developer, and print designer. Over the years, her expertise has expanded to include social media marketing, email marketing, and website design. Known for her passion for problem-solving and innovative thinking, Sarah is dedicated to staying ahead of changes in the digital marketing space and actively shares social media marketing and Canva tips to support other business owners.
Susan G. Rice:
A Proven Leader in Business Development & Marketing with 25 Years of Cross-Industry Success
Susan G. Rice is a dynamic and accomplished Business Development and Marketing Specialist with an impressive 25-year career spanning multiple industries, including healthcare, hospitality, aviation, engineering, cybersecurity, and retail. Her professional journey is defined by a passionate commitment to developing strategic business solutions and fostering meaningful customer relationships. Susan specializes in B2B sales and product development, with a particular focus on optimizing patient care and revenue generation. Her professional experience includes diverse roles that highlight her versatility, from pharmaceutical sales at Schering Plough to digital marketing consulting at RevLocal and media relations at RedIron PR. Throughout her career, Susan has consistently demonstrated exceptional skills in relationship building, strategic communication, and market engagement. Her notable achievements include ranking in the top third nationally during her pharmaceutical sales career, growing client market share through personalized digital strategies, and developing strategic communications for cybersecurity clients.
The Origins of the Unicorn & Sasquatch: A Journey Through the Mythical Forest of Creativity
At CMO* To-Go, we understand the power of storytelling to transform who we are and how we act. Stories don’t just captivate us—they define us, drive us, and remind us of what truly matters. The unicorn and sasquatch in our logo tell a story of exploration, creativity, and honoring the wisdom of those who came before us. The unicorn is a tribute to the incredible people I’ve worked with along the way. It reflects a legacy of insights and ideas shared with me throughout my career—a nod to those who helped shape my vision and encouraged me to dream bigger. The sasquatch, on the other hand, embodies the search for originality, the drive to push beyond the familiar, and the courage to navigate a world that often loses the forest for the trees. Together, the unicorn and sasquatch symbolize a journey into the unknown, guided by experience yet unafraid to carve new paths in the quest for truly transformative creativity.
Selfishly Invested in Your Success!
At the heart of every CMO* lies a little secret: we're unabashedly selfish. Why? Because your success is directly tied to ours. Every win for you is a feather in our cap; every achievement means we've done our job right. We're hungry for your brand's growth, not just because we revel in watching our strategies flourish, but because the better you do, the more we get to roll up our sleeves and dive back in. So, yes, we want you to excel, to reach new heights, and to conquer your market. Because when you're thriving, you'll want even more of what we offer.
Your success? That's our selfish wish!
Nowhere, and everywhere, all at the same time. But more specifically, West Des Moines, IA is where we call HQ.
info@cmotogo.io
Phone: 515-850-0890