PEOPLE
Our team of
change-makers
change-makers
We’re not just about getting the job done. We’re about doing it with precision, passion, and a tireless pursuit of raising the bar. In other words, we’re a bunch of curious, bold, and fearless people relentlessly driving impact for brands.
Prachika Agarwal,
Solution Architect
Dance Class Devotee
Expert Coder
Zealous Reader
Frankie Quatraro,
Jr., Lead 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, Strategic Initiatives
Beth McKigney
SVP, Measurement & Technology Solutions
Dianne Anderson
SVP, Media
Jesse Grittner
SVP, Growth
Andy Pierce
VP, Paid Media
Carrie Judisch
VP, Product & Project Management
Eric Gohs
VP, Client Services
Ericka Strickland
VP, Holistic Search
Erin Aberg
VP, Talent Services
Jasmin Stevens
VP, Marketing
Jay Eyunni
VP, Client Services
Jen Alcott
VP, Business Development
Shannon Kast
VP, Client Services
Troy Neidermire
VP, Measurement & Enabling Solutions