Spencer is an experienced leader, marketing strategist and client partner.

As a strategic partner Spencer has worked with clients such as BP, Kraft-Heinz, Caterpillar and Horizon Therapeutics to understand their business challenges and translate them into actionable marketing strategies. He has led initiatives across the funnel, from Brand/Corporate Comms to Performance/Loyalty programs.

As a leader Spencer focuses on building relationships to deliver effective business outcomes. Prior to joining Empower Spencer spent ten years in leadership positions at GroupM. At Mindshare Chicago he was part of the Client Leadership team, before moving to Wavemaker to build out their Midwest office.

Spencer is passionate about finding new ways to growth with clients. He enjoys building new business models and creating agency offerings to meet client needs. An Economics major, Spencer feels as comfortable behind a P and L as he does in front of the room.

Spencer is a graduate of Emory University and spent the first part of his career in Atlanta, at Mindshare and three. He grew up in St. Louis where his family still resides. In his free time Spencer is an avid golfer and tennis player. He and his wife Stephanie enjoy chasing their two (soon to be three) kids around the house, and combatting questions about when they’ll get a dog.