SAN RAFAEL, CA, February 20, 2026 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Karen Vinton 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. Vinton is a recognized brand and marketing strategist with more than two decades of experience building high-performing marketing organizations that accelerate growth and strengthen enterprise value. She currently serves as Principal and Chief Marketing Officer at Chrysalis Marketing, LLC, a role she assumed in 2026. In this capacity, she partners with leadership teams—particularly within private equity-backed and growth-stage companies—to develop brand strategy, clarify market positioning, and build scalable marketing systems that drive revenue, enhance customer trust, and support long-term growth. Her work focuses on aligning brand, customer experience, and commercial strategy to create measurable business impact.

Ms. Vinton is best known for transforming marketing into a strategic growth engine. Her leadership has enabled organizations to move beyond founder-led growth models to scalable, brand-driven systems that generate pipeline, strengthen customer relationships, and support national expansion. She has been recognized by executive leadership not only for driving financial performance, but also for elevating organizational clarity, strengthening customer engagement, and developing high-performing teams. Her most significant accomplishment has been architecting brand-led marketing systems that deliver outsized growth while reinforcing trust and alignment across customer and employee experiences.

Prior to founding Chrysalis Marketing, Ms. Vinton served as Senior Vice President of Marketing, Communications, and Customer Experience at Amerit Fleet Solutions from 2022 to 2026. During a period of accelerated growth under private equity ownership, she led the evolution of the company's brand strategy, modernized its marketing infrastructure, and designed and implemented a comprehensive customer experience framework. Her leadership helped strengthen market positioning, increase brand visibility, and align marketing with enterprise growth objectives, contributing to the company's continued national expansion and industry leadership.

From 2015 to 2022, Ms. Vinton served as Vice President of Marketing and Business Development at Amerit Fleet Solutions, where she played a central role in scaling the company's market presence. She developed and executed strategic initiatives that expanded market reach, strengthened key partnerships, and positioned the organization for sustained growth in a competitive and rapidly evolving industry.

Earlier in her tenure, at The Evergent Group, from 2011 to 2015, Ms. Vinton served as Director of Marketing, where she established foundational brand and marketing strategies that increased awareness, supported customer acquisition, and laid the groundwork for the company's next phase of expansion.

Ms. Vinton served as Director of Business Development and Category Management at Meyer Corporation from 2009 to 2011, where she developed category growth strategies that increased market share and profitability. She also served as Senior Brand Manager at World Kitchen, LLC (Corelle Brands) from 2004 to 2007, where she led brand positioning and product initiatives that expanded the company's competitive presence and reinforced brand equity.

Throughout her career, Ms. Vinton has consistently demonstrated the ability to align brand strategy with business objectives, helping organizations scale with clarity, consistency, and purpose. Her leadership has earned multiple honors, including a Telly Award, the Top 100 Marketers Award, and the President's Award for Excellence. Ms. Vinton attributes her achievements to humility and creativity, which keeps her open to learning and fosters a collaborative leadership style that values team success as her own. She emphasizes listening to others, drawing on their expertise and integrating it with her innate creativity, paired with her innovative and relentless pursuit of excellence, allowing her to view setbacks as opportunities for growth rather than defeat.

Her academic foundation includes a Bachelor of Fine Arts in graphic design from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. This educational background has been integral to her success, equipping her with both creative insight and strategic acumen essential for effective marketing leadership.

Beyond her professional pursuits, Ms. Vinton has been civically engaged with organizations such as the Marin School of Environmental Leadership and volunteers with several animal rescue organizations. Her personal interests include wildlife and nature photography, mind/body fitness and travel, reflecting a well-rounded commitment to both personal fulfillment and community service.

Born in Oak Park, Illinois, Ms. Vinton remains dedicated to making a meaningful impact through her work at Chrysalis Marketing by assisting companies at critical inflection points. She aspires to guide clients through transformative growth that leaves a lasting positive effect on their organizations.

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