Nelson Schmidt Inc. promotes Christopher Vitrano to CMO

Milwaukee, WI – (September 16, 2013) – Nelson Schmidt Inc. promoted Christopher Vitrano from marketing director to chief marketing officer (CMO), a newly created position at the full-service marketing communications agency with offices in Milwaukee and Madison, Wis. This comes during a year of continued growth and global success for the firm, including being named 2013 “Top Agency of the Year” by BtoB Magazine.

With over 20 years of progressive marketing and agency experience, Vitrano is actively involved in the industry. He currently serves as president of the Business Marketing Association/Milwaukee, one of the nation’s oldest chapters.

“Strategically planned business development and disciplined marketing is often an afterthought in our own industry,” said Dan Nelson Jr., president and CEO of Nelson Schmidt. “However, like any business, in order to outgrow our competition we need to maintain a strong brand presence in the national and international markets we serve. Chris Vitrano has a proven record leading our efforts and is one of the finest marketing officers in the marketing agency business.”

As CMO, Vitrano will lead a growing internal marketing organization of brand communication, marketing automation and research professionals. Recently, Chris Walker joined the agency as marketing communications manager. Prior to Nelson Schmidt, Walker served as traveling press aide for the Governor of Wisconsin.

To learn more about the agency, its work and employment opportunities, please visit NelsonSchmidt.com.