She was recognized in the Top 10 Most Dynamic CEOs Making Waves in the Business World by CIO Business World in 2023
ALISO VIEJO, CA, October 28, 2024 /24-7PressRelease/ — Krystn Macomber has been included in Marquis Who’s Who. As in all Marquis Who’s Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
An award-winning industry leader, sought-after speaker, mentor, and coach with more than 20 years of professional experience in business development, marketing, and proposal writing, Ms. Macomber recently left the corporate world to launch Summit Strategy. As the founder and CEO, she has significantly contributed to the success of business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-government (B2G) organizations through strategic planning, marketing and branding, proposal development, and training.
Ms. Macomber’s career journey is a testament to her versatility and adaptability. She fell into her career when a family-owned architecture firm, Peck Peck & Associates, first hired her as a marketing director. After quickly learning what it takes to pursue and win work with the federal government, she was hooked! She was quickly recruited to build a marketing and proposal department from the ground up for a new division of Tetra Tech, a global architecture-engineering-construction (AEC) firm. She went on to lead marketing and proposal teams for powerhouse AEC firms like Dewberry, Louis Berger (now WSP), Burns & McDonnell, and TY Lin. Given her vast knowledge and industry presence, Ms. Macomber has served as a presenter at various industry conferences, sharing insights on proposal best practices, branding, the power of storytelling, and growth strategies. Her corporate experience, plus her tenure as the global board chair of the Association of Proposal Management Professionals (APMP), honed her leadership skills and prepared her for business ownership.
As a former Division I college athlete, Krystn’s competitive spirit and drive are evident in everything she does. She is no stranger to facing challenges head-on with a growth mindset to achieve success—an energy that shines through in her work, inspiring with expert insight and strategic insights. In 2021, Krystn was inducted into the Clyde A. Erwin High School Hall of Fame for her successful athletic career as an award-winning basketball and volleyball star.
An expert in her field, Ms. Macomber holds a Bachelor of Science in business administration and marketing from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, an MBA, and multiple marketing and proposal certifications through organizations like APMP. In addition to her professional and educational endeavors, Ms. Macomber is a member of the Entrepreneur’s Organization and is on the board of the advisory group of several local educational institutions.
Ms. Macomber’s outstanding achievements have been recognized and celebrated numerous times. In addition to recognition from various previous employers, Ms. Macomber was named Micro-Entrepreneur of the Year by the Small Business Administration (SBA) Orange County/Inland Empire District Office in 2024. Her firm, Summit Strategy, was also among the exclusive 359 companies honored as an Inc. Power Partner in 2024 and the firm was a Top 3 Finalist for Small Business Resource of the Year by the National 8(a) Association. Additionally, she was recognized in the Top 10 Most Dynamic CEOs Making Waves in the Business World by CIO Business World in 2023 and as one of the 20 Most Inspiring Women Leaders by Women Leaders Magazine in 2022.
While her career has been filled with highlights, Ms. Macomber takes the most pride in collaborating with small businesses to help them achieve growth, realize their goals, and provide essential support.
Ms. Macomber’s hard work and dedication have brought her far in her career, and she credits her success to her unwavering determination and passion for her work. Looking ahead, she intends to leverage entrepreneurship to achieve financial independence and lay the groundwork for an early retirement so her family can relocate to Europe. Before then, Ms. Macomber will continue to support small businesses, promising a future filled with her valuable contributions.
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