CHARLOTTE, NC, April 21, 2025 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Madison E. Gates, MBA, has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.

Ms. Gates is a seasoned marketing professional with a comprehensive background in business and marketing strategy. She is currently the vice president of marketing at Reliable Residential, where she was brought on to build and scale the organization's first centralized marketing function. Overseeing a growing home services portfolio valued at over $100 million, which includes multiple Precision Garage Door and Mr. Rooter franchise locations, she has led efforts across brand development, digital transformation and performance marketing while growing her internal team and delivering measurable results. Within just one year, the company's revenue has more than doubled through acquisition and organic growth. Her expertise in marketing strategy has been instrumental in driving growth and success across these organizations.

Prior to her current roles, Ms. Gates held several leadership positions at Driven Brands, including serving as vice president of marketing for Maaco, one of North America's most recognized paint and collision brands. There, she scaled the marketing team, managed a $30 million media budget and launched a series of brand campaigns that contributed to double-digit year-over-year customer growth across more than 400 locations. Her tenure also included oversight of vendor management, CRM strategy and digital innovation.

Earlier in her career, Ms. Gates led field marketing and consumer engagement for CARSTAR Auto Body Repair Experts, held agency-side strategy roles with Sherpa, and launched her own consulting firm, MG Digital Solutions, in 2012, where she supported small business clients in real estate, sports, fitness and lifestyle sectors. She is currently reviving her marketing and consulting business and will rebrand in 2025. Her goals are to help small to medium-sized businesses and to guide and lead large-scale multi-location franchisees for growth.

Ms. Gates' early career included roles such as head women's soccer coach and social media marketing manager at Lenoir-Rhyne University from 2013 to 2015, SEO web specialist at Terakeet Corporation from 2010 to 2012, assistant women's soccer coach at Le Moyne College from 2011 to 2012 and invitational director for the Movement for Life Golf Invitational in 2009.

Ms. Gates' educational background includes a Master of Business Administration in business from Lenoir-Rhyne University in 2014 and a Bachelor of Arts in sports management and communication from the University of Michigan in 2009. Her experience playing for the U.S. Youth National Team has dramatically influenced her identity both personally and professionally, instilling a strong work ethic and drive that have been essential in her career.

Beyond her professional achievements, Ms. Gates is actively involved in civic organizations. She has been a committee member for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation in Charlotte since 2016 and volunteers for multiple non-profits, including the Baldwinsville Christmas Bureau. Additionally, she contributed to the From the Heart Program at CS Mott Children's Hospital in Ann Arbor during her time at UofM and donates to the American Cancer Society. Her accolades include being named to the Who's Who of Distinguished Alumni by the University of Michigan and receiving the Charlotte Standout Award from the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

Born in Syracuse, Ms. Gates enjoys playing and coaching soccer and going to the gym. She aspires to become a chief marketing officer for a purpose-driven, consumer-focused growing brand, where her strengths in strategy and leadership are valued. With a passion for retail marketing and consumer experience, she aims to lead a company where she can merge strategic vision with cultural relevance while continuing to mentor others and give back to the communities she serves.

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