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Todd Strause
President/CEO
Todd grew up in Louisville, Kentucky. After attending college and receiving his Bachelor of Science degree from Western Kentucky University, he pursued a career in marketing and a few years later started Strategic Marketing, Inc.
Todd has had several accomplishments in his career including being named a finalist for Ernst & Youngs "Entrepreneur of the Year" in 2004. He has been a member of several organizations including Direct Mailing Association, Young Life and Young Entrepreneur Organization where he was a founding member of the Bluegrass Chapter and served on the Board for 2 years as the Finance Director.
Todd is an avid golfer and loves to go fishing (even though he’s not very good).
Todd has been happily married to his wife, Michel for 12 years and loves spending time with his 3 daughters, Taylor (11), Loghean (8) and Baylee (2).
Favorite Book: "Good to Great" and “Know How”
Favorite College Team: University of Louisville
Favorite Vacation Spot: Atlantis on Paradise Island, Bahamas
What’s in the Future: Strategic Marketing will be launching some of the most innovative products over the next 12-18 months and will truly change the industry of lead generation.
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Troy Hood
Director of IT
Troy Hood, a native Kentuckian, has been in the computer industry for over 25 years and has a degree in Electronic Engineering. He enjoys spending free time with his wife, Shannon and three children, Hunter, Hannah and Gabriel. He also enjoys canoeing/kayaking, whitewater rafting, skiing, skydiving, horseback riding, hunting, fishing, camping and motorcylce riding. He is an avid UK fan and an active member of his church.
Favorite book: The Hobbit
Favorite movie: They Call Me Trinity
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John Lesch
Regional Manager of Sales
John Lesch lives in Louisville, Kentucky with his wife (Denise) and four children (Keith 18, Kyle Michael 15, Keeley Marie 7 and Kristen Megan 5). He has been in the Direct Marketing Business for eight years and five years ago became the Director of Sales for Strategic Marketing, Inc. John enjoys the hands on relationship he has established with his Sales Reps and Dealers across the country helping everyone to meet and exceed their goals.
John attended Western Kentucky University and received his Bachelors degree in Economics. While there he was an active member of Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity. John graduated from Trinity High School in Louisville, Kentucky where his oldest son now attends.
His hobbies include golf, tennis, boating, watching his two daughters excel in gymnastics, and his youngest son play wrestle. John dedicates his time as Communications Director for Saint Martha’s Boosters as well as other Stewardship Committees. He also is part owner in a Restaurant Chain in Louisville, "Soupy’s" that was inspired by his mother’s recipes. Competition has always been a motivating force for John in both sports and in business. “You can’t steal second if you leave your foot on first”, is what you might hear around the office or even at home.
Favorite movies include “The Godfather”, “The Untouchables”, “Sea Biscuit”, and his daughter’s favorite as well - “Shrek”.
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Bill Tabor
Regional Manager of Sales
Bill, a native Kentuckian, joined the Strategic Marketing team in January of 2004. He studied business at the University of Louisville while working in the field of horticulture. Afterwards, he spent eight years with the Ford Motor Company as a production supervisor, and was owner/operator of a landscape maintenance company.
Bill has been married for 9 years to wife Jill, and has two girls Audrey (5) and Mattie (3). He enjoys all family activities; especially coaching several of his daughter’s sports teams. He is an avid sports fan and is especially fond of the Kentucky Wildcats and the Dallas Cowboys. The Rolling Stones tend to put a little spring in his step and he could sit and watch Shaw Shank Redemption as if he’s never seen it before.
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