Bob Merz

Marketing, Communications, and Business Development consultant to small and large businesses. Client Experience included Citgo, Red River Tea Company, Papa Joe’s BBQ, Denis’ Seafood, Jalapen...

Recruited as part of the turn-around team by VC firm Adams Capital Management, to build and flip in five years. Lead team and all B2C and B2B marketing for this 2,000+ retail location provi...

Recruited as part of the turn-around team by VC firm Kohlberg & Co., to build and flip in five years. Led all B2B and B2C marketing and product development for this 2,000+ location franchis...

Retained by CEO of the largest independent media agency in the U.S. to increase new business, and client value-add revenue from current clients, including Southwest Airlines, 7-Eleven and ot...

First outside hire for VP, Marketing position. Led marketing strategy for $11B, 6,800 location North American franchised retail organization. Set global brand standards for 22,000 internati...

Recruited to open Houston office for this global advertising agency. Responsible for major Texaco account, including six divisions. Won Pizza Hut, Amegy Bank and Shell Chemical accounts. Re...

First outside hire for most senior marketing position at Pennzoil, responsible for all brand and product marketing, defending against attack by Burmah Castrol from UK, leading to turn-around...

Lead team of brand managers on 8 brands, plus new products. Launched and brand-extended brands, resulting in 3.5 share points and $27M revenue. Previously managed Budweiser brand globally fo...