
Ethan, Sr. Analyst, Paid Social
Expert Problem Solver, Gifted Singer, Marathon Runner

Prachika, Sr. Analyst, Solution Architect
Dance Class Devotee, Expert Coder, Zealous Reader

Lauren, Analyst, Feeds
Formula 1 Fanatic, Animal Whisperer, Caffeine Connoisseur

McCrossen, Sr. Analyst, Client Services
Inclusive Friend, Majestic Singer, Packers Football Owner

Trushna, Analyst, Digital Experience Optimization
Gifted Painter, Tottenham Hotspurs Fanatic, Harry Potter Enthusiast

Sadie, Sr. Analyst, Video and Programmatic Media
Skilled Sudoku Solver, Restaurant Connoisseur, Fierce Tennis Player

Román, Manager, Paid Search
Avid Reader, Video Game Fanatic, Fitness Enthusiast

Mara, Director, Paid Social
Amateur Chef, Competitive Athlete, Passionate Innovator

Casey, Data Scientist
Piano Virtuoso, Courageous Opportunist, Curious World Traveler

Frankie, Leader Engineer
Devoted Girl Dad, Chicago Bears Fan, Community Builder
LEADERSHIP
Our seasoned leaders, your partners in transformation
At Ovative, we’re led by industry pros. With decades of media and measurement experience, our leadership team fosters a place where people want to come, belong, and contribute. How? They trust people to do the right thing. Care deeply. Listen closely. And, never stop empowering our team to do great work.

- Dale Nitschke - CEO & Founder 
- Steve Benson - CFO 
- Annie Zipfel - EVP, Media 
- Bonnie Gross - EVP, Talent Services 
- Steve Baxter - EVP, Retail Media 
- Beth McKigney - SVP, Measurement & Technology Solutions 
- Dianne Anderson - SVP, Media 
- Jesse Grittner - SVP, Growth 
- Shannon Kast - SVP, Client Services 
- Troy Neidermire - SVP, Measurement & Enablement Solutions 
- Andy Pierce - VP, Paid Media 
 - Carrie Judisch - VP, Product 
 - Charlotte Ryan - VP, Client Services 
- Ericka Strickland - VP, Holistic Search 
- Erin Aberg - VP, Talent Services 
 - Jay Eyunni - VP, Client Services 
- Jen Alcott - VP, Business Development 
 - Kate Bante - VP, Marketing Sciences & Offerings 
















