Kathy Hollenhorst serves as Chief Community Officer and Advisor for Marketers That Matter®, a 24 Seven company. A dynamic executive leader and former CMO, Hollenhorst is recognized for her ability to spark innovation and build what’s next – whether inside Fortune 500 organizations or high-growth firms.
Before joining Marketers That Matter®, Hollenhorst served as President and CEO of Creatis, a Minneapolis-based marketing services firm acquired by 24 Seven in 2021. Under her leadership, Creatis scaled significantly, helping leading brands across the Twin Cities meet their creative and marketing goals with flexible, on-demand talent solutions.
Earlier in her career, Hollenhorst held senior leadership roles, including Chief Marketing Officer at Caribou Coffee and Head of Digital and Consumer Engagement at Carlson, where she developed transformative marketing capabilities for global brands such as Seven Seas Cruises, Radisson Hotels, and TGI Fridays.
Today, she channels her passion for connection, growth, and innovation into expanding the reach and impact of the Marketers That Matter® community – bringing together senior marketing leaders to share insights, shape the future of the industry, and drive meaningful change.
Hollenhorst is also a dedicated executive coach and mentor, known for her collaborative leadership and commitment to cultivating talent across every stage of the marketing journey.