Odney is excited to welcome back Scott who has joined the team in the role of Growth Strategist. This is Odney’s first dedicated full-time business development position. With two decades of experience in marketing and communications, Scott brings a wealth of expertise and a fresh perspective to Odney's new business strategy. 

"We're thrilled to have Scott back on the Odney team in this pivotal new role," says Gwen Butler, Odney president and partner. "The combination of his wide business experience and deep knowledge about Odney's work environment makes Scott the ideal candidate to lead business development at the agency. His strategic mindset and successful track record will help Odney achieve lasting business expansion for the future.” 

This marks Scott's second tenure at Odney, having previously served as a Public Relations Specialist from 2011-2016. His professional experience now spans multiple business sectors including non-profit organizations and private enterprises. The seven-figure e-commerce business he launched and managed proves his capability to generate major business expansion and successful outcomes. 

The combination of his skills in public relations, strategic marketing, paid and organic social media, SEO, content marketing, e-commerce, business development, strategic planning, and branding make him a valuable asset.  

Scott lives with his wife and cat in Saint Paul, Minnesota. In his personal life he pursues his passion for writing, currently working on his first novel, and maintains an impressive reading habit of 40-50 books annually!