Chris McNamara

Chris McNamara is an accomplished marketing and communications professional with extensive experience in the digital content and analytics sectors. Currently serving as the Director of Marketing & Communications at HEXstream, Chris has significantly improved marketing processes and reporting, managed public relations campaigns, and produced key industry reports, resulting in a 600% increase in qualified leads and doubled web traffic. Previously, as Editor In Chief and Content Director at Smart Industry, Chris successfully expanded the community while overseeing diverse content initiatives, achieving remarkable growth in site traffic and user engagement. Earlier roles at Follett Higher Education Group, ISACA, Lincoln Park Zoo, and StreetZebra further demonstrate Chris's expertise in media management, social strategy, and content development, culminating in a strong foundation with a B.A. in English from the University of Illinois Chicago.