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Renowned Technology Leader, Mark Tonnesen, Joins TAG CXO

Through TAG CXO, Tonnesen is delivering big-name strategy to mid-market operators in need of his valuable technology leadership

PHOENIX, Ariz., April 9, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — TAG CXO is bringing the best of the best to its fractional advisory team. We’re proud to announce the addition of Mark Tonnesen. Tonnesen is a highly sought-after, high-powered business and technology leader with more than 25 years of experience in high-tech, security, financial services, gaming and transportation.

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With an incredible pedigree and decades of experience from giants in technology including Cisco, Logitech, McAffe, Electronic Arts, and more, Tonnesen has key expertise in business, technology and organizational transformation including cloud computing, application development, contact center solutions, as well as B2B and B2C strategies.

As an integral part of the TAG CXO fractional advisory, he’ll be available to mid-market companies that might not otherwise have the budget to hire this high a caliber of C-suite executive. This is a game changer for brands. TAG CXO is literally delivering seasoned and time-tested executives to their doorstep at an affordable rate.

Tonnesen is an elite advisor and is recognized for his exceptional ability to transform businesses, solving the most difficult business and technical challenges. His method includes identifying top priorities and goals, and then balancing the change approach with anticipated market opportunity.

Prior to joining TAG CXO, Tonnesen worked on key projects for multi-billion-dollar companies. He migrated the infrastructure of a leading gaming company to a customized “micro-cloud” solution, reducing infrastructure costs by a significant 42% while increasing security and agility.

He also took AI integration to the next level for a major digital media company by developing a proprietary AI chatbot application. The chatbot was able to not only locate information, but complete processes for both customers and employees on the back end. This saved the company approximately $19M annually while also improving customer and employee support.

Through TAG CXO, mid-market brands will be able to tap Tonnesen for similar projects and take advantage of his depth of knowledge. Tonnesen feels that the key to success comes from the alignment of the team toward a common goal. Once everyone is unified in understanding the desired big picture KPIs, it is possible to create an environment of collaboration and communication which drives positive results.

“I am passionate about tackling new challenges,” said Tonnesen. “The more difficult a problem, the more excited and energized I become to meet the task head on and develop innovative solutions to meet the client’s need.”

“I am excited to align with Mark,” said Paul Theisen, founder and principal of TAG CXO. “His battle-tested experience adds immeasurable value to our client community and makes him a leader among his technology executive peers.”

Learn more about Mark here: https://tagcxo.com/about/mark-tonnesen/.

About TAG CXO:

Based in Phoenix, Arizona, TAG CXO is a privately held company, providing Interim and Fractional IT leadership executives, founded in 2019. The company maintains a bench of industry-trained, enterprise-level executives, available on demand to mid-market CEOs. TAG CXO executives help to round out a firm’s leadership team and close the IT talent gap with fully qualified expertise, offering a more affordable, lower-risk option than hiring full-time staff.

Learn more at: https://tagcxo.com/.

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Ken Starr, Global Revenue Acceleration Leader, Joins TAG CXO

Starr specializes in revenue, sales and growth, driving transformational initiatives

PHOENIX, Ariz., Feb. 26, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — TAG CXO is excited to announce Ken Starr as the newest addition to our comprehensive fractional advisory team. Starr is a global revenue acceleration leader who consistently exceeds multi-million-dollar quotas and customer retention metrics. Having held titles such as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO), Chief Sales Officer (CSO) and Chief Growth Officer (CGO), Ken is dedicated to building business.

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As a seasoned entrepreneur and technology equity partner, Ken has led successful exits and excelled in enterprise sales, SaaS platforms, ERP implementations and digital transformation solutions. With extensive international experience across diverse industries, he specializes in scaling sales and sales teams, optimizing customer success and leading global teams to deliver sustainable revenue growth and profitability. His numerous global experiences have made him adept at helping companies establish and grow businesses both at home and abroad, and he will be a valuable asset to TAG CXO clients.

Prior to joining TAG CXO, Starr spearheaded a comprehensive performance optimization initiative for a SaaS company serving 10% of Fortune 500 clients. After thorough analysis of company processes and staff capabilities and collaborating with C-Suite executives, several companywide goals were established. Ken’s strategic approach and guidance led to a cross-functional overhaul of sales and customer success operations, resulting in a remarkable 250% increase in SaaS revenue from $4M to $14M within just 24 months. Key improvements included streamlining interdepartmental procedures, restructuring customer-facing departments and implementing targeted mentoring programs.

Starr was born to be an advisor, mentor and sales accelerator. While working for a professional services firm, he oversaw a cross-cultural team of more than 200 consultants and surpassed revenue targets by over 300% in the first year. He also orchestrated business processes and procedures that addressed international requirements and compliance, data conversion, financial aspects, supply chain management, multiple currency exchanges, information governance, data governance and more.

“I get energized with improving businesses,” said Starr. “Whether it’s retaining customers, identifying unnecessary expenses or making positive changes to impact jobs and people, I am a big believer that every company can benefit from something. It’s my passion to help them figure it out.”

“We are so lucky to have Ken join our advisory,” said Paul Theisen, founder and principal of TAG CXO. “Ken has delivered in big ways for global companies time and again. He identifies areas of opportunity and devises a strategy and path toward success. I know he will do the same, exceptional work for our clients.”

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Lisa Schaffner, PhD, Accomplished Expert in Healthcare Strategy, Data and Analytics, Joins TAG CXO

PHOENIX, Ariz., Dec. 3, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — TAG CXO is excited to announce Lisa Schaffner, PhD, as the newest member of our fractional advisory team. Dr. Schaffner is an execution-oriented visionary in her field and accelerates rapid and sustained returns by transforming data and analytics assets into actionable insights. She has a demonstrated ability as a strategic operator and change agent, having generated an astounding $2B in revenue, medical and pharmacy cost savings, and administrative efficiencies for payers, providers, systems, and technology enablers. Dr. Schaffner will be available to clients in need of senior advisory and as a fractional Chief Data and Analytics Officer (CDAO).

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Dr. Schaffner’s approach focuses on aiding organizations to become data fluent. She understands that high data fluency is a core part of organizational culture and strategy, which allows for greater companywide collaboration. When teams share and analyze data together, they can solve problems and pursue common goals. Specialties include data and analytics, AI and machine learning (ML), digital health, data governance, data science and advanced analytics, data security, privacy and ethics, and more.

Prior to joining TAG CXO, Dr. Schaffner created value for numerous companies, mostly focused on the healthcare vertical. She led the successful long-term renewal of business for a customer that drove $600M in revenue. She also established data protocols and gleaned insights indicating over $100M in actionable cost-of-care savings.

Dr. Schaffner is a change agent. In another role, she assisted the parent company of a multi-state healthcare provider to create the company’s first AI models. The adoption of these new technologies enabled the generation of over $50M annually in revenue, and over $30M in medical and pharmacy cost savings.

Tactical analytics is a strong talent for Dr. Schaffner. She initiated the first medical cost management committee for a value-based care enabler and built the company’s data infrastructure and architecture by curating data assets internal and external to the organization. Through the data uncovered, she identified over $75M in actionable reductions for total costs of care. Acting as a strategic operator, she aligned with clinical, financial and operational leaders to develop initiatives to impact the company’s shared savings performance.

“Data fluency is the path where everything comes together,” said Dr. Schaffner. “Insights gained from data and analytics uncover opportunity, which leads to common goals, which in turn leads to organizational success.”

“Lisa is an exceptional addition to the TAG CXO team,” said Paul Theisen, founder and principal of TAG CXO. “She is a brilliant analyst and strategic partner. She is passionate about how data and analytics can drive business success, and her remarkable performance record proves it.”

About TAG CXO:

Based in Phoenix, Arizona, TAG CXO is a privately held company, providing Interim and Fractional IT leadership executives, founded in 2019. The company maintains a bench of industry-trained, enterprise-level executives available on demand to mid-market CEOs. TAG CXO executives help to round out a firm’s leadership team and close the IT talent gap with fully qualified expertise, offering a more affordable, lower-risk option than hiring full-time staff.

Learn more at: https://tagcxo.com/.

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Todd Henne, Expert in Helping Businesses Meet Financial Goals, Joins TAG CXO

PHOENIX, Ariz. /ScoopCloud/ -- TAG CXO is thrilled to announce Todd Henne as a new addition to our fractional advisory team. Henne is a highly accomplished, results-driven senior accounting and financial management executive with more than 40 years of progressive experience in accounting, finance, and operations management within start-ups and global multi-million-dollar organizations. He has a demonstrated ability to streamline and optimize business operations to drive growth, efficiency and bottom-line results. Henne will be available to clients in need of fractional CFO support for optimizing business performance.

Henne's proven strategy is to bridge the gap between the two sides of the company, current and future, creating a detailed plan to reach both short- and long-term goals and milestones. Henne is adept at determining the current state of a company by assessing resources, technology and personnel. Industry experience includes technology, general construction and specialty construction (electrical and mechanical).

Prior to joining TAG CXO, Henne's work in strategic financial planning delivered big results. He planned, developed, organized, implemented, directed and evaluated a full-service electrical contractors' fiscal functions and performance by totally revamping the entire budgeting systems and providing 24-month forecasting. By establishing rigorous processes around budgeting to ensure that cash flow was maintained and profitability was a key focus, Henne guided the company and grew revenue from $250M to $450M in only seven years.

Henne brings a host of skills to the table, including leading over 10 companywide software implementations for various businesses including SAP, Intacct, Viewpoint and FP&A. He is well versed with M&A on both the sell-side and buy-side, managing millions, completing due diligence, establishing financial and banking relationships, and more.

A proponent of mentorship, Henne leverages his clear communication style to lead large teams. His secret to maintaining positive relationships is simply to be available and approachable. He finds that sharing the path of the company and how employees' roles and contributions are imperative in that journey keeps morale high.

"My favorite thing about being a CFO is being able to look ahead and draft a blueprint for the future," Henne said. "I don't want to dwell on the past, but really look at a strategy to position the company for a strong outcome."

"We're so fortunate to be able to have brought Todd onto the TAG CXO team," said Paul Theisen, founder and principal of TAG CXO. "He takes the time to connect with the company and employees, collaborating on goals, and using his strategic mindset to develop a proven plan of action."

About TAG CXO:

Based in Phoenix, Arizona, TAG CXO is a privately held company, providing Interim and Fractional IT leadership executives, founded in 2019. The company maintains a bench of industry-trained, enterprise-level executives, available on demand to mid-market CEOs. TAG CXO executives help to round out a firm's leadership team and close the IT talent gap with fully qualified expertise, offering a more affordable, lower-risk option than hiring full-time staff. Learn more at: https://tagcxo.com/.

TAG CXO is thrilled to announce Todd Henne as a new addition to our fractional advisory team. Henne is a highly accomplished, results-driven senior accounting and financial management executive with more than 40 years of progressive experience in accounting, finance, and operations management within start-ups and global multi-million-dollar organizations.

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Luxury brand leader, Lisa Baldwin, joins TAG CXO

PHOENIX, Ariz. /ScoopCloud/ -- Lisa Baldwin, an industry veteran with a track record of successes with paramount brands like Tiffany and Co., Coach and Macy's, is bringing her earned expertise to TAG CXO as a fractional CIO.

"We are very pleased to welcome Lisa to the firm and delighted to share her battle-tested experience and industry expertise with clients. Forged through an impressive career track, Lisa brings a genuine blend of executive traits, CIO accomplishments and personal poise to the table for mid-market operators. From large organizations and big brands, her people-focused demeanor, global program exposure and practical approach are second only to her poise and preparedness for each challenge," says Paul Theisen, founder of TAG CXO. "And now her unique talent is available to more firms, more often, on a more affordable and fractional basis!"

Baldwin's remarkable insights come from 30 years of IT experience, managing modernization and transformation across all aspects of business.

In her most recent role as CIO of a luxury jewelry retailer, Baldwin led technology globally and successfully launched an e-commerce website on Microsoft Azure in China. The revenue-generating website used the company's own tech and cloud computing stack, as compared to previous on-premise systems. The launch surpassed revenue targets and was a huge win for the company.

Baldwin is well versed in managing multi-faceted IT organizations. In previous roles, she's led the transformation and re-platforming of applications and tools delivered across the company - from supply chain to retail to cybersecurity.

While her resume boasts many successes, Baldwin credits the people around her. As a people-focused leader, Baldwin's tactic is to educate and motivate teams to reach their highest potential.

Those values translate well to the fractional CIO service model. Baldwin says her years of experience can benefit mid-market companies facing challenges as they grow.

"I like the idea of being able to help more than one company at a more strategic and advisory level," Baldwin says.

Baldwin is the recipient of the 2020 National Diversity & Leadership Award "Top CIOs". She earned a Bachelor of Science in Education from Georgia State University.

To learn more visit: https://tagcxo.com/about/lisa-baldwin

About TAG CXO:

Based in Phoenix, Arizona, TAG CXO is a privately held company, providing Interim and Fractional IT leadership executives, founded in 2019. The company maintains a distinguished reserve of industry-trained, enterprise-level executives, available on demand to mid-market CEOs. TAG CXO executives help to round out a firm's leadership team and close the IT talent gap with fully qualified expertise, offering a more affordable, lower-risk option than hiring full-time staff. Learn more at: https://tagcxo.com/.

TAG CXO, 7000 N 16th Street, Suite 120-167, Phoenix, AZ 85020.

Lisa Baldwin, an industry veteran with a track record of successes with paramount brands like Tiffany and Co., Coach and Macy's, is bringing her earned expertise to TAG CXO as a fractional CIO. Baldwin's remarkable insights come from 30 years of IT experience, managing modernization and transformation across all aspects of business.

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Seasoned Digital Leader Steve Phillips joins TAG CXO

PHOENIX, Ariz. /ScoopCloud/ -- Steve Phillips, a change-oriented global technology executive, has joined TAG CXO to offer interim and fractional executive CIO services available for on-demand engagement to mid-market operators.

Phillips has built a reputation as a people-first leader, building sustainable teams that deliver outstanding results. Hardware and software are relatively easy to come by, but people, Phillips says, are the real assets.

"It's the people that make all the difference," he says.

He has taken this approach to leading technology-focused companies and transformed their IT programs by developing and delivering digital capabilities that support new go-to-market models in ecommerce, services delivery, and reverse logistics, resulting in $100M's in new digital revenues.

Phillips' career includes leading companies through complex mergers and acquisitions, a process that requires knowledge and expertise from a tech perspective.

"Experience absolutely matters when it comes to successful M&A, to ensure mergers deliver on their stated benefits," Phillips says.

As executive vice president and CIO at a 100,000 employee BPO business, Phillips optimized margins by reducing IT expenses by $20 million, while simultaneously improving system service levels by 50% and introducing new technologies that drove material revenue growth.

"Steve is the quintessential experienced large company executive, with a warm countenance in conversation that conveys his sense of insight, confidence and personal humility. Naturally inquisitive, deeply learned, and well recognized within his profession, Steve is ready to bring his 'quick study' approach, and years of hindsight, to new advisory clients. And, we are thrilled to offer his tenure to TAG CXO clients!" said Paul Theisen, CEO and Founder.

Phillips, who is originally from the UK, received his undergrad degree and postgraduate diploma from the University of Essex and the University of West London, respectively. He was named a fellow at the UK Institute of Engineering and Technology and was the recipient of a fellowship focused on manufacturing management at Cranfield University.

To learn more visit: Steve Phillips -https://tagcxo.com/about/steve-phillips/

About TAG CXO:

Based in Phoenix, Arizona, TAG CXO is a privately held company, providing Interim and Fractional IT leadership executives, founded in 2019. The company maintains a distinguished reserve of industry-trained, enterprise-level executives, available on demand to mid-market CEOs. TAG CXO executives help to round out a firm's leadership team and close the IT talent gap with fully qualified expertise, offering a more affordable, lower-risk option than hiring full-time staff.

Learn more at: https://tagcxo.com/.

TAG CXO, 7000 N 16th Street, Suite 120-167, Phoenix, AZ 85020.

Steve Phillips, a change-oriented global technology executive, has joined TAG CXO to offer interim and fractional executive CIO services available for on-demand engagement to mid-market operators.

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Top Technology and Risk Management executive Ed Escobedo joins TAG CXO

PHOENIX, Ariz. /ScoopCloud/ -- Ed Escobedo has watched technology evolve and grow over the past 40 years. He has now joined TAG CXO as a seasoned executive who brings skills and experience as fractional CIO.

He's seen the growth of processing power, once stored in rows and rows of computers, now condensed into nanocomputing components, small enough to fit in a wristwatch.

Today, Escobedo brings his earned experience and knowledge to TAG CXO as a fractional executive, focusing on IT operational excellence, compliance and cybersecurity for mid-market companies.

Being on the ground floor of major technology companies has offered Escobedo a unique perspective. He's had the ability to grow right alongside technological advances and witness what works and what doesn't.

"It has been amazing to be a part of the evolution and innovation of technology and cybersecurity over the course of my career. I have been blessed with opportunities to work at some of the best companies in the world and have had a front row seat within an industry that is constantly re-inventing itself," Escobedo says.

Escobedo, who grew up in California, was introduced to technology field in the military, when he joined the United States Air Force in 1979. After spending some time in Washington, D.C., Escobedo made his way to Arizona in the early 90s and was a technology and cybersecurity executive of several global corporations, such as PayPal, DHL and the Apollo Group.

Escobedo's numerous successes come from his ability to analyze operations and processes and introduce strategic and pragmatic solutions. His keen eye for improving critical business systems and enhancing security has resulted in the success and growth of many large-scale operations.

At TAG CXO, Escobedo is looking forward to supporting mid-market companies with that same tenacity.

"Ed's executive presence and affable demeanor are second only to his professional accomplishments as a technology executive. He is a former large company top-level exec who has the business acumen to comprehend the situational context, the knowledge to diagnose the need, and the leadership acumen to build structures that deliver to the bottom-line; exactly what mid-market operators are looking for," said Paul Theisen, founder of TAG CXO. "And, he brings combined CIO/CISO skills, delivering more value to clients more efficiently in today's hyper-secure environment."

To learn more visit: https://tagcxo.com/services

About TAG CXO:

Based in Phoenix, Arizona, TAG CXO is a privately held company, providing Interim and Fractional IT leadership executives, founded in 2019. The company maintains a distinguished reserve of industry-trained, enterprise-level executives, available on demand to mid-market CEOs. TAG CXO executives help to round out a firm's leadership team and close the IT talent gap with fully qualified expertise, offering a more affordable, lower-risk option than hiring full-time staff. Learn more at: https://tagcxo.com/.

TAG CXO, 7000 N 16th Street, Suite 120-167, Phoenix, AZ 85020.

Ed Escobedo has watched technology evolve and grow over the past 40 years. He has now joined TAG CXO as a seasoned executive who brings skills and experience as fractional CIO.

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TAG CXO Announces Industry Veteran Executive Paul Elliott Joins Team

PHOENIX, Ariz. /ScoopCloud/ -- Paul Elliott still values the promise behind a handshake. He grew up listening to talk of the family business discussed around the dinner table. His Midwest family, led by his grandfather, modeled those downhome values where only a handshake was required. Elliott has used those impressionable lessons throughout his life and in his own career. Now he aims to serve others with the same kind of integrity as the newest chief information officer at TAG CXO, an organization of successful fractional executives available for hire.

Elliott comes from a long career - more than 30 years - in executive leadership roles across industry sectors including healthcare, information technology, retail, consumer goods manufacturing and supply chain. His visionary yet practical approach helps companies realize business purpose, discover means of scaling operations with technology, find revenue streams and value creation opportunities.

He's spent time with large corporations, such as Insight and Johnson & Johnson, and small, entrepreneurial start-ups, helping to achieve goals and improve metrics and outcomes. While Elliott's resume boasts many successes, such as a recent build and go-to market launch of a customized technology suite, his servant-centered leadership style focuses on people.

"At the end of the day for me, my greatest professional accomplishment is the people that I've impacted or that have impacted me," Elliott says.

With TAG CXO, Elliott has the opportunity to reach more people in need. The contract-based, executive-as-a-service business model is growing, he says. Companies get affordability and access to the skilled, knowledgeable, and experienced leaders they need to achieve a goal.

"TAG is so fortunate to have Paul Elliot join our growing bench of tried and true, large company, CIO executives," said P. Theisen, founder and CEO of TAG CXO. "Paul truly has the hindsight and expertise our mid-market clients are asking for and they'll be delighted to receive from him."

Elliott's supportive leadership approach spills over into his personal life as well. He values his family and finds joy in spending time with his wife and daughter.

To learn more visit: https://tagcxo.com/services

About TAG CXO:

Based in Phoenix, Arizona, TAG CXO is a privately held company, providing Interim and Fractional IT leadership executives, founded in 2019. The company maintains a bench of industry-trained, enterprise-level executives, available on demand to mid-market CEOs. TAG CXO executives help to round out a firm's leadership team and close the IT talent gap with fully qualified expertise, offering a more affordable, lower-risk option than hiring full-time staff. Learn more at: https://tagcxo.com/.

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Paul Elliott still values the promise behind a handshake. He grew up listening to talk of the family business discussed around the dinner table. His Midwest family, led by his grandfather, modeled those downhome values where only a handshake was required. Elliott has used those impressionable lessons throughout his life and in his own career. Now he aims to serve others with the same kind of integrity as the newest chief information officer at TAG CXO.

Related link: https://tagcxo.com/

Zach Poth Joins TAG CXO as COO to Support Growing Demand for Fractional Executive Services

PHOENIX, Ariz. /ScoopCloud/ -- TAG CXO, an organization of successful fractional executives available for hire, is pleased to announce that Zach Poth has joined the team. Poth is an accomplished information technology pro who will take on the role of chief operating officer.

In this role, Zach will support all TAG CXO chief information officers and industry advisors, helping to match these executives-as-a-service with the right companies to make a significant impact for both parties. Zach will ensure the company continues to offer undiluted quality as it grows and he will be a brand ambassador for TAG CXO's core values.

"I look at myself as the guardian of the brand for TAG," he said. "I want to make sure those core values are carried through all of our interactions - with the team and with our clients."

Zach has had the good fortune of working with many remarkable organizations and professionals that have provided him decades of experience learning the ins and outs of business building and leadership. Creating effective operational processes, designing cutting-edge platforms and managing lucrative sales programs are some of Zach's successes, but his greatest achievements have come from strategically bridging gaps in an organization to lead to success of their business initiatives.

While Zach has worked with a variety of companies in heavy, civil and commercial constructions, energy and utility, diversified industrials and software-as-a-service, his passion lies in in the development of businesses and people in the start-up and technology industries.

"Zach is a real utility player, astute with client-focused marketing strategies, able to provide experienced leadership across the sales cycle, and confident building out and managing the delivery executive bench," said TAG CXO principal and founder, Paul Theisen. "His portfolio of experience and skillsets are second to his strength of character as a man of faith, a great husband and father and great team member at the office. We are delighted and fortunate to have him join the TAG Team, raise the bar and be the guardian of our brand promise."

Zach takes his role as guardian outside the office as well, to his home and wife and children. Raising his family to be Christ-centered leaders is Zach's greatest joy.

To learn more visit: https://tagcxo.com/about/zach-poth/ and https://tagcxo.com/services

About TAG CXO:

Based in Phoenix, Arizona, TAG CXO is a privately held company, providing Interim and Fractional IT leadership executives, founded in 2019. The company maintains a bench of industry-trained, enterprise-level executives, available on-demand to mid-market CEOs. TAG CXO executives help to round-out a firm's leadership team and close the IT talent gap with fully qualified expertise, offering a more affordable, lower-risk option than hiring full-time staff. Learn more at: https://tagcxo.com/.

TAG CXO, 7000 N 16th Street, Suite 120-167, Phoenix, AZ 85020.

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TAG CXO, an organization of successful fractional executives available for hire, is pleased to announce that Zach Poth has joined the team. Poth is an accomplished information technology pro who will take on the role of chief operating officer.

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TAG CXO Names Dan Streufert to Lead its IT Infrastructure Practice Area

PHOENIX, Ariz. /ScoopCloud/ -- TAG CXO, a provider of fractional IT executives, appointed Dan Streufert to lead its new IT Infrastructure practice area located in Phoenix, Arizona. In this role, Streufert is responsible to lead and develop the delivery teams helping TAG CXO clients build the robust and durable IT operating environments needed for growth and efficiency.

By optimizing critical IT infrastructures, clients benefit from much greater simplicity, overall security, and scalability. As practice lead, Streufert will serve existing clients, develop new clients and build the delivery bench, leading TAG CXOs infrastructure services across its national network of fractional executives.

Mr. Streufert comes to TAG CXO with broad experience designing, engineering, and implementing optimized IT infrastructures across large multi-national, multi-site businesses in the manufacturing and real estate industries. Most recently, Streufert was Principal Systems Architect for co-working giant WeWork, and formerly directed global IT operations for medical device manufacturers, Viant Medical and The Tech Group, as Head of IT. His clients have also included companies in the construction industry such as Buesing Corporation, Centuri Construction and NPL Construction. He holds a Bachelor of Business and Information Systems from the University of Phoenix.

"Dan Streufert is easily one of the best hiring decisions I made during my corporate career, and it's a joy to be working together again," said Paul Theisen, enthusiastically. "Dan is always professional, technically current, insatiably curious, humble yet driven, and has a very astute business mind.", Theisen described. "Now, 25 years into his career and seasoned with a depth of global-enterprise experience, Dan's unique qualifications are available to the benefit of TAG CXO clients." "To sum it all up," Theisen concluded, "Dan has a certain techno-functional-engineering-business-leadership genius he brings into every interaction; and he really exemplifies the TAG CXO promise - to provide our clients with the best enterprise-level, industry-trained, battle-tested IT leaders...not career consultants."

To learn more visit: https://tagcxo.com/about/dan-streufert/ and https://tagcxo.com/services

About TAG CXO:

Based in Phoenix, Arizona, TAG CXO is a privately held company, providing Interim and Fractional IT leadership executives, founded in 2019. The company maintains a bench of industry-trained, enterprise-level executives, available on-demand to mid-market CEOs. TAG CXO executives help to round-out a firm's leadership team and close the IT talent gap with fully qualified expertise, offering a more affordable, lower-risk option than hiring full-time staff. Learn more at: https://tagcxo.com/.

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TAG CXO, 7000 N 16th Street, Suite 120-167, Phoenix, AZ 85020.

TAG CXO, a provider of fractional IT executives, appointed Dan Streufert to lead its new IT Infrastructure practice area located in Phoenix, Arizona. In this role, Streufert is responsible to lead and develop the delivery teams helping TAG CXO clients build the robust and durable IT operating environments needed for growth and efficiency.

Related link: https://tagcxo.com/

TAG CXO Has Named Darin Howard to Lead its BI/Reporting and Analytics Practice Area

PHOENIX, Ariz. /ScoopCloud/ -- TAG CXO, a provider of fractional IT executives, appointed Darin Howard to lead its new BI and Analytics practice area located in Phoenix, Arizona. In this role, Howard will be responsible for helping TAG CXO clients to better understand their business performance and gain key insights that boost growth and profitability. As practice lead, Howard will serve existing clients and develop new clients, leading TAG CXOs services across its national network of fractional executives.

Mr. Howard comes to TAG CXO with broad experience in business intelligence, product and project management. He brings a deep knowledge of back- and front-end enterprise software to TAG CXO and has implemented end-to-end reporting and analytics solutions for companies of up to $ 1B+ in sales, serving tens of thousands of BI consumers. Formerly, Howard led BI for Viewpoint Construction Software, a division of Trimble, and most recently, directed Product Management for InEight. His clients have included companies such as Primoris Services, Westland Construction, Buesing Corporation, Centuri Construction, and Cubex. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from Pacific Lutheran University with a minor in Information Science.

"TAG CXO is very fortunate to have Darin Howard driving decision-support excellence for our clients. Darin has that coveted ability to help business leaders see their enterprises with an unrivaled level of clarity and insight," said Paul Theisen. "Darin is the total package; his mastery of business intelligence spans the technical, functional, managerial and organizational domains, which speeds and enhances client outcomes. He understands the foundational aspects of good data management, the presentation aspects that ease data access and visualization, and the analytics that support on-demand insights. What's more, Darin is a seasoned organization builder, ensuring solid bench depth is in place to optimize service delivery. So, to work with him is to work with an equally skilled team."

To learn more visit: https://tagcxo.com/about/darin-howard/ and https://tagcxo.com/services

About TAG CXO:

Based in Phoenix, Arizona, TAG CXO is a privately held company, providing Interim and Fractional IT leadership executives, founded in 2019. The company maintains a bench of industry-trained, enterprise-level executives, available on-demand to mid-market CEOs. TAG CXO executives help to round-out a firm's leadership team and close the IT talent gap with fully qualified expertise, offering a more affordable, lower-risk option than hiring full-time staff. Learn more at: https://tagcxo.com/.

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TAG CXO, a provider of fractional IT executives, appointed Darin Howard to lead its new BI and Analytics practice area located in Phoenix, Arizona. In this role, Howard will be responsible for helping TAG CXO clients to better understand their business performance and gain key insights that boost growth and profitability.

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TAG CXO Names Shane Jones to Lead its Fractional Project Management Office (PMO) Services

21-0119-shane-jones-696x522.jpg /ScoopCloud/ -- TAG CXO, a provider of fractional IT executives, appointed Shane Jones to lead its new Project Management Office practice area located in Phoenix, Arizona. In this role, Jones will expand TAG CXOs PMO services, develop new clients, and lead fractional PMO services across TAG CXOs expanding national network of fractional executives.

Mr. Jones brings over 20 years of experience to this new role, including work across a spectrum of markets that include major corporations in energy and utilities, construction, non-profit, banking, and education markets. Over his career, he managed large, complex, and multi-million-dollar programs spanning IT services, labor and construction. Most recently, Jones led the project management office at Centuri Group.

His clients have included companies such as Greentree Financial, Spire Energy, Imperial Irrigation District, and Luke Airforce Base. He holds a Masters of Project Management from the Keller Graduate School of Management, an MBA from Keller, and a BS in Computer Information Systems from DeVry University.

"We are absolutely thrilled to have Shane Jones aligned with TAG CXO, bringing our clients the depth and rigor needed to more effectively manage their IT investments," said Paul Theisen. "His determined focus on solution adoption, beyond implementation (as a means to increase project ROI), is the hallmark of his personal brand promise. And, Shane's extensive Program Management background and reputation for impartial accountability, enable him to attract the best PM delivery talent and forge trustworthy customer relationships."

To learn more visit: https://tagcxo.com/about/shane-jones/ and https://tagcxo.com/services

About TAG CXO:
Based in Phoenix, Arizona, TAG CXO is a privately held company, providing Interim and Fractional IT leadership executives, founded in 2019. The company maintains a bench of industry-trained, enterprise-level executives, available on-demand to mid-market CEOs. TAG CXO executives help to round-out a firm's leadership team and close the IT talent gap with fully qualified expertise, offering a more affordable, lower-risk option than hiring full-time staff. Learn more at: https://tagcxo.com/.

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TAG CXO, 7000 N 16th Street, Suite 120-167, Phoenix, AZ 85020.

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Paul Theisen, CEO
+1-602-962-6200
paul@tagcxo.com

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TAG CXO, a provider of fractional IT executives, appointed Shane Jones to lead its new Project Management Office practice area located in Phoenix, Arizona. In this role, Jones will expand TAG CXOs PMO services, develop new clients, and lead fractional PMO services across TAG CXOs expanding national network of fractional executives.

Related link: https://tagcxo.com/

TAG CXO Expands Fractional CIO Services

PHOENIX, Ariz. /ScoopCloud/ -- TAG CXO, a provider of fractional IT executives, announced today that it has expanded its practice areas to include PMO leadership (project management office), IT Operations, and Business Intelligence. The move leverages a growing trend amongst mid-sized companies to hire fractional executives, as opposed to full-time staff, in key corporate leadership roles.

Since 2019, TAG CXO began providing Chief Information Officers (CIOs) on a fractional, or interim basis to mid-sized companies. From its inception, the firm's battle-tested executives have brought C-suite experience from some of the world's largest corporations to mid-market firms so that these companies could benefit from world-class executive talent at a fraction of the cost of hiring full-time talent.

Today, the company announced that it expanded its network of fractional executives to include other critical areas of IT, including the Project Management Office (PMO), IT Operations, and Business Intelligence.

"Our ambition is to provide the most experienced and proven CIOs to our clients so that they can outsmart, or out maneuver their competitive giants," said Paul Theisen, CEO of TAG CXO. "At our client's behest, we are now offering these additional areas of IT leadership, to complement our CIOs, so clients benefit from the right level of talent sourced for the right job at the right time."

To learn more visit: https://tagcxo.com/services

About TAG CXO:

Based in Phoenix, Arizona, TAG CXO is a privately held company, providing Interim and Fractional IT leadership executives, founded in 2019. The company maintains a bench of industry-trained, enterprise-level executives, available on-demand to mid-market CEOs. TAG CXO executives help to round-out a firm's leadership team and close the IT talent gap with fully qualified expertise, offering a more affordable, lower-risk option than hiring full-time staff. Learn more at: https://tagcxo.com/.

TAG CXO, 7000 N 16th Street, Suite 120-167, Phoenix, AZ 85020.

MEDIA ONLY CONTACT
Paul Theisen, CEO
+1-602-962-6200
paul@tagcxo.com

TAG CXO, a provider of fractional IT executives, announced today that it has expanded its practice areas to include PMO leadership (project management office), IT Operations, and Business Intelligence. The move leverages a growing trend amongst mid-sized companies to hire fractional executives.

Related link: https://tagcxo.com/