Sector Brands
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Stacy Lewis, Partner
Stacy Lewis is a 20-year veteran in the world of marketing strategic planning, branding, positioning and creative program development. Having led her own brand consulting practice for the past five years and served as creative director and brand strategist at various Denver advertising agencies, Stacy is now a partner in Sector Brands.
Lewis’s career path has included serving as a senior vice president at MGA Communications, as well as creative director at MGA, Hamilton Sweeney Advertising and Kinzley-Hughes Advertising and Public Relations in Denver. She began her career at Heintz-Barton Advertising as account manager, copywriter and promotions director. Stacy has helped a wide range of clients across multiple sectors, including healthcare, higher education, government, consumer products and business-to-business service and economic development to maximize their organizational impact and clarity through the development of authentic and emotionally-compelling brands. A frequently requested speaker, Stacy has presented her approach on purpose-driven branding to a wide range of audiences, including foundation directors, non-profit organizations, communities, students and CEO’s. Stacy served as the 2001-2002 Chairwoman of the Denver Advertising Federation, and was named 2002 Advertising Professional of the Year. Stacy is actively involved in serving the community, having volunteered for a number of organizations and boards, including Jewish Family Service, the Conflict Center, Transplant Council of the Rockies, MS Society, COMPA food ministries, Sewall Child Development Center, Women’s Bean Project, Children’s Treehouse Foundation and Metro Volunteers. An aspiring artist and painter, Stacy enjoys experimenting with new abstract creations on canvas, spending time with her husband, and taking in the great outdoors of Colorado via foot, bike, snowshoes or skis.
Chuck Gross, Partner
A veteran communications professional, Chuck Gross has provided marketing counsel and directed integrated marketing campaigns for an array of businesses—from Fortune 500 companies to nonprofit organizations. With more than 25 years’ experience in agency and corporate environments, he has developed substantial expertise in strategic communications and image enhancement programs. Having led his own communications consultancy since 1998, Chuck is now a partner in Sector Brands.
Chuck is known for his creative approach to marketing. His areas of expertise include branding and positioning, strategic planning, marketing and public relations. Chuck previously served as senior vice president and general manager of Kinzley-Hughes, a prominent Denver advertising and PR firm. He has worked with clients in a multitude of sectors, including education, health care, education, government, consumer product and financial services. An accredited public relations practitioner, Chuck is also a frequently requested speaker, and has given presentations on marketing issues to organizations such as the Colorado Nonprofit Association, Colorado Environmental Business Alliance, Association of Legal Administrators, the Denver Advertising Federation, the South Metro Chamber of Commerce and the Colorado Hospitality and Lodging Association. In his volunteer work, Chuck has served as a past president of the Board of Directors at Project PAVE (Promoting Alternatives to Violence through Education) and on the Board of Jewish Family Service of Colorado. He received a bachelor’s degree from Sarah Lawrence College and a master of fine arts degree in creative writing from the University of Iowa, where he was a Teaching-Writing Fellow. An avid movie-goer and theatre buff, you can also catch sight of him hiking in the mountains with his wife, kids and black lab Zeke.
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