Based in the Saratoga Lane area of Glenview, IL, Gregory Butz is a marketing professional with a proven track record of increasing profitability and growth for multiple industries. His marketing experience includes digital marketing, brand management, strategic planning, and new product innovation. Currently, Gregory Butz serves as vice president and managing director of Chicago-based Wire Stone, an independent marketing agency that has worked with many leading brands, including Apple and HP.

Prior to joining Wire Stone, he acted as senior director of global strategic services with Salesforce.com in Chicago, IL. In this newly created position, he maintained responsibility for developing and leading the company’s strategic vision and revenue growth. He created a holistic business assessment and 18-month product roadmap to this end.

Additionally, Mr. Butz has served as vice president and marketing director for Digitas, where he handled marketing services for clients including Kraft Foods and Walgreens. He also spent nearly a decade with PEPSICO, where he managed cross-functional teams and identified growth opportunities as senior marketing manager. During his time with PEPSICO, he received three innovation patents for products that offered solutions to the beverage cooling needs of small-format restaurants.

Outside of professional endeavors, he is active in his Glenview community through his work with the Boys and Girls Club of Lake County and the Cub Scouts.