Tim Kindstrom

Fractional CMO | Marketing Executive | Founder of Fox Valley Creative

Building Brands. Driving Revenue. Creating Growth.

For more than 15 years, Tim Kindstrom has helped companies transform their marketing, increase revenue, strengthen brand awareness, and accelerate growth. As the Founder and CEO of Fox Valley Creative, Tim works with organizations ranging from startups and mid-sized businesses to nationally recognized brands, delivering marketing strategies that generate measurable business results.

Tim combines executive-level marketing leadership with hands-on expertise across digital marketing, brand development, website development, SEO, paid advertising, content creation, video production, ecommerce, and demand generation. His unique ability to bridge strategy and execution has helped businesses achieve significant revenue growth while building sustainable marketing systems.

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About Tim

Tim Kindstrom is a results-driven marketing executive and creative strategist with a proven track record of helping organizations scale through innovative marketing initiatives. Throughout his career, he has led marketing programs for companies across manufacturing, retail, ecommerce, professional services, technology, and industrial sectors.

As a Fractional CMO, Director of Marketing, and Agency Owner, Tim has worked directly with executive leadership teams to align marketing initiatives with overall business objectives, creating strategies that increase market share, generate qualified leads, and improve customer engagement.

His experience spans:

  • Strategic Marketing Leadership
  • Brand Development & Positioning
  • Digital Marketing (SEO, SEM, PPC)
  • Website Development & Optimization
  • Ecommerce Strategy
  • Social Media Marketing
  • Influencer Marketing
  • Video Production & Photography
  • Marketing Automation
  • CRM Management
  • Trade Show Marketing
  • Demand Generation
  • Revenue Growth Initiatives
  • Marketing Analytics & Reporting

Career Highlights

Founder & CEO

Fox Valley Creative | 2011 – Present

Tim founded Fox Valley Creative to provide businesses with a full-service marketing partner capable of delivering enterprise-level marketing solutions without the overhead of a large agency.

Key accomplishments include:

  • Generated more than $27 million in revenue through integrated marketing and influencer campaigns.
  • Led marketing initiatives for brands including Evereve, Fast-Rite International, Inspire Q, and numerous national and regional organizations.
  • Produced creative content for major brands including Chicago Cubs, Wilson Sporting Goods, Polaris, Sony, and Harley-Davidson.
  • Managed digital advertising campaigns across Google, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube.
  • Directed website design, ecommerce development, video production, photography, drone operations, and creative services.

Fractional Chief Marketing Officer

Evereve | 2016 – 2021

As Fractional CMO for a leading national women's apparel retailer, Tim led strategic marketing initiatives focused on digital growth, customer acquisition, and brand expansion.

Key accomplishments include:

  • Generated over $270 million in revenue through digital marketing and influencer campaigns.
  • Directed website development, SEO, SEM, social media, email marketing, and content marketing initiatives.
  • Developed and executed company-wide marketing strategies that supported rapid retail growth.
  • Led influencer marketing and customer engagement programs that significantly increased brand awareness.

Fractional Chief Marketing Officer

Fast-Rite International | 2021 – 2026

Tim led all aspects of marketing strategy and execution for a global industrial fastener and supply chain solutions provider.

Key accomplishments include:

  • Developed and executed corporate marketing strategy.
  • Directed website development, SEO, SEM, content marketing, email marketing, and social media initiatives.
  • Managed trade show strategy and execution throughout North America.
  • Established and promoted the company's "The OEM Optimizer™" brand positioning.
  • Supported sales growth through lead generation and sales enablement programs.

Fractional Chief Marketing Officer

Nielsen Enterprises | 2016 – 2021

As Fractional Chief Marketing Officer for Nielsen Enterprises, Tim provided executive-level marketing leadership for one of the Midwest's leading powersports and recreational vehicle dealerships. Nielsen Enterprises operates multiple dealerships serving customers throughout Illinois and Wisconsin, offering motorcycles, ATVs, UTVs, snowmobiles, personal watercraft, and outdoor power equipment.

Responsibilities & Accomplishments:

  • Developed and executed comprehensive marketing strategies aligned with revenue and growth objectives.
  • Directed all digital marketing initiatives including SEO, SEM, paid advertising, social media marketing, email marketing, and content development.
  • Led website optimization efforts focused on increasing traffic, lead generation, and vehicle sales opportunities.
  • Managed digital advertising campaigns across Google, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and other emerging platforms.
  • Produced high-impact photo and video content showcasing dealership inventory, events, promotions, and customer experiences.
  • Implemented marketing automation and lead nurturing programs to improve customer acquisition and retention.
  • Collaborated with sales and executive leadership teams to align marketing efforts with business goals.
  • Supported dealership expansion initiatives through strategic branding, promotional campaigns, and community engagement programs.
  • Developed analytics and reporting frameworks that enabled data-driven marketing decisions and measurable ROI.

Impact:

Through strategic digital marketing, content creation, and customer acquisition initiatives, Tim helped Nielsen Enterprises strengthen its regional market presence, increase online visibility, improve lead generation performance, and drive sustained business growth across multiple dealership locations.

What Sets Tim Apart

Strategic Vision + Hands-On Execution:

Many marketing leaders excel at strategy. Others specialize in execution. Tim brings both together, helping businesses create marketing plans and personally leading the implementation process.

Revenue-Focused Marketing:

Every initiative is built around measurable business outcomes. Whether increasing lead generation, improving conversion rates, or expanding market share, Tim focuses on delivering ROI.

Full-Service Expertise:

From executive-level strategy to website development, SEO, paid media, content creation, videography, ecommerce, and analytics, Tim provides comprehensive marketing leadership that drives results.

Core Expertise

Whether you're looking for a Fractional CMO, Director of Marketing, strategic advisor, or full-service marketing partner, Tim Kindstrom helps organizations create marketing systems that drive measurable growth.

  • Fractional CMO Leadership
  • Marketing Strategy
  • Brand Development
  • Demand Generation
  • Lead Generation
  • Website Development
  • SEO & SEM
  • Paid Advertising
  • Ecommerce Marketing
  • Social Media Marketing
  • Influencer Marketing
  • Content Creation
  • Video Production
  • Trade Show Marketing
  • Marketing Automation
  • CRM Strategy
  • Analytics & Reporting
  • Team Leadership
  • Business Development
  • Revenue Growth