His ability to attract and retain top talent has been a hallmark of his career, with many individuals following Mr. Marks from one workplace to another.
ATLANTA, GA, September 11, 2024 /24-7PressRelease/ -- W. Dan Marks has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Mr. Marks has excelled in data driven marketing for over two decades, culminating in serving as President of Infusion Marketing Group since 2022. With a career spanning over 25 years, he has demonstrated exceptional leadership and strategic insight in various high-profile roles that contributed to generating over $20 Billion in balances for various banks. At Infusion Marketing Group, Mr. Marks helps financial services companies grow using data-driven strategies. Before being named president, he garnered success as the executive vice president at the same company from 2020 to 2022.
Before joining Infusion Marketing Group, Mr. Marks was the Chief Marketing Officer at Hancock Whitney from 2015 to 2020. During his tenure, he built and led teams that helped the bank grow from $22 Billion to over $30 Billion in assets. His ability to attract and retain top talent has been a hallmark of his career, with many individuals following Mr. Marks from one workplace to another.
Dan has also held other significant executive leadership roles including the a division VP at a major big box retailer and a progression of roles including five years as Chief Marketing Officer for First Tennessee Bank (now First Horizon Bank. Mr. Marks's early career included a stint a regional firm focused on developing e-commerce and internet-related projects for Fortune 500 and middle-market clients.
In addition to his corporate roles, Mr. Marks has contributed to academia as an adjunct professor at the University of Memphis. He has also become well-known for his engaging speaking engagements, sharing his expertise at numerous banking and marketing conferences across the U.S. and internationally, including events in Sweden and Turkey. Furthermore, Mr. Marks hosts the podcast "Top Quartile" and has contributed several articles to industry journals.
Mr. Marks holds a Bachelor of Science in accounting from Belhaven University since 1998 and a Master of Business Administration from Vanderbilt University in 2003. He also completed coursework at the University of Oxford in the UK.
Apart from his work-related ventures, Mr. Marks's civic involvement includes serving on the board of the Stonehaven School. He formerly served as a chapter president for the CMO Club in New Orleans and is a past board member for Rapiscan Systems Classic and the Memphis Music Foundation.
Highlighting his accomplishments, Mr. Marks was a FirstPower Quarterly Winner by First Tennessee in 2010 and 2011, was named Top CMO on Twitter in 2013, received the James W. Park Business Award from Belhaven University in 2013, was named to Top 40 Under 40 in 2015, and, among other accolades, was named a Top 50 National Marketer by OnCon in 2020, 2023, and 2024.
Mr. Marks is energized by the ongoing opportunity play a significant role in Infusion Marketing Group's organic and strategic expansion.
A career marked by his ability to build exceptional teams and drive substantial growth, Mr. Marks's leadership qualities and commitment to excellence continue to make him a respected figure in the financial services industry and as an executive leader. He attributes his success thus far to his faith, the teams he has served with, and several influential mentors who have played pivotal roles in his career development.
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