Tom Wozniak

Tom joined the OPTIZMO team in 2017 and heads up company operations, also overseeing marketing, communications, and public relations. If you read the OPTIZMO blog, social posts, email newsletter or any of the articles we write for various industry publications, then you’re already familiar with Tom’s writing. If you watch our various video series, you’ve also seen him interview dozens of industry veterans and email marketing pros over the years.

Tom has over 25 years of experience in the digital marketing arena, having worked for companies across affiliate and email marketing, ad tech, database marketing, and the traditional agency industry. Prior to joining OPTIZMO, he was VP of Marketing at SpotX (now Magnite), a digital video ad server and programmatic marketplace. Tom was also Head of Marketing at Media Breakaway, one of the largest digital and affiliate marketing companies in the world at the time. He has held past leadership roles with companies like Trueffect, NextAction, Wholepeople.com, and Cahners Publishing, among others. In addition, Tom has launched several successful endeavors in the real estate investment arena.

Tom has a BA in Journalism & Mass Communication from Drake University and a Master’s Degree in English from Northeastern Illinois University, as well as studies in fine art photography. Originally from Chicago, Tom lives in Denver, CO, and is an active real estate investor who also mentors young entrepreneurs. Tom is an avid (some might say obsessive) fitness enthusiast, who you will find in the gym at 5:00 am just about every morning, getting his workout on.

Fun Fact: In addition to his educational experience mentioned above, Tom also has a degree from Bartending College. The diploma is proudly displayed in his home office. Like many advanced degrees, this one was never put to professional use, but Tom can sure make a mean Moscow Mule.