Leadership Team

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Mike founded Total Influence Marketing in 2024 after dedicating 30 years to leadership and management roles, where he developed sales teams with Direct Results Marketing, Gannett, Hearst, and Vince Perone's Restaurant Concepts before transitioning into automotive marketing.

 At Total Influence Marketing, Mike prioritizes old school custome

Mike founded Total Influence Marketing in 2024 after dedicating 30 years to leadership and management roles, where he developed sales teams with Direct Results Marketing, Gannett, Hearst, and Vince Perone's Restaurant Concepts before transitioning into automotive marketing.

 At Total Influence Marketing, Mike prioritizes old school customer service, communication, and meticulous attention to detail, which are non-negotiable aspects of their data-driven marketing approach. Performance, especially for your Facebook Sales Event, is also a top priority. 

Born in Asbury Park, NJ, Mike spent much of his childhood in Fort Walton Beach, Florida, and Frankfurt, Germany. He managed restaurants in Greenville, SC, for 25 years before dedicating 10 years to Gannett Newspapers. In 2014, Mike moved to Texas after a transition that involved 11 years with Hearst Media and Direct Results Marketing before establishing Total Influence Marketing. 

He currently resides in Houston, Texas, with his wife Adrian, their three children, and their dog, Kinley. Mike looks forward to guiding your team into the realm of Facebook Sales Events through Total Influence Marketing.

Chris began his journey with Total Influence Marketing in 2026. His career began as a middle school history teacher in Greenville and Beaufort, South Carolina. After stepping away from teaching, he spent the last 15 years managing and developing a paint and corrosion crew at BMW Manufacturing in Spartanburg, SC where he is affectionately 

Chris began his journey with Total Influence Marketing in 2026. His career began as a middle school history teacher in Greenville and Beaufort, South Carolina. After stepping away from teaching, he spent the last 15 years managing and developing a paint and corrosion crew at BMW Manufacturing in Spartanburg, SC where he is affectionately known as 'The Professor.' 

In late 2025, Chris decided to explore a different side of the automotive industry and began his journey as an Independent Consultant, which will eventually lead him to become a partner at Total Influence Marketing. He lives by the enduring quote from Nietzsche - “He who would learn to fly one day must first learn to walk and run and climb and dance; one cannot fly into flying.” 

Chris lives in Greenville, SC with his wife Gwen, their two children, and two dogs. An Ohio native, Chris has spent virtually all of his life in Greenville, SC. He proudly served his country for 4 years as an Infantry Rifleman in the United States Marine Corps, bringing honor, courage, and commitment to all he does.

Chris and Mike have been ironclad best friends for 37 years.