Aaron Utley

Background

About Aaron Utley

A strategic marketing and operations leader with more than 18 years of experience helping both mission-driven organizations and Fortune 100 companies grow through data-driven strategies, compelling storytelling, and results that stick. At the Arkansas PBS Foundation, I’ve increased sponsorship revenue by over 30% year-over-year, led the launch of statewide public events, and secured government support for civic media initiatives through legislative advocacy and stakeholder engagement. Before that, I spent over a decade at Verizon, where I led multi-channel marketing, operations, and sales enablement programs, resulting in $40M in cost savings and national recognition for internal communication systems that improved operational efficiency. Whether I’m building cross-sector partnerships for a nonprofit or aligning brand strategy and operations for a high-growth business, my approach is simple: clarify the mission, connect with people, and drive measurable outcomes. I bring a unique mix of strategic thinking, communication savvy, and operational grit to every team I join. Currently open to opportunities where I can lead strategic marketing, partnerships, or development work—whether that’s in the nonprofit world, at the helm of a growing business, or in a hybrid space where mission meets market.