Strategy.
Innovation.
Growth.
Digital Strategy & AI Consultant
I help companies decide what to build, then get it built: product, platform, AI, and growth, with one leader from strategy to launch. Executives trust me on direction, and engineers trust me to get us there.
How I Can Help!
One thread runs through all of them: a senior lead who sets the direction and then gets it built.
Digital & In-House Strategic Consulting
A senior strategy lead on your side of the table: roadmaps, platform and vendor calls, and fractional leadership without a full-time hire.
$2.4M+ portfolio led 2-year roadmaps 3 teams built Explore consulting 02 · BuildWebsite, App & Agentic Development
Websites, ecommerce and custom apps, scoped like an enterprise program and built with agentic workflows that move faster than a traditional team.
Builds up to $1M ERP · PIM · API 100% Lighthouse Explore development 03 · AutomateAI Automation, Agents & Consultation
Find the AI use cases worth funding, then ship the agents and workflows that do the work, with guardrails and training built in.
3 AI features shipped 50% less manual work AEO Explore AI 04 · GrowMarketing, Growth & Ecommerce
Paid media, SEO, conversion and ecommerce strategy, run by someone who has also built the store and tied to the numbers leadership reads.
$6M+ managed spend $30K → $500K/mo 3× avg ROAS Explore growthSame rhythm, whether it's an audit or a multi-year build.
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Listen
We start with the outcome you need and the constraints you're working within. No pitch deck.
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Map
A plan with priorities, owners and the metrics we'll judge it by, before anything gets built.
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Ship
I build or lead the build in the open, with working demos over status reports.
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Measure
We read the numbers together, keep what works and decide what's next.
Work I'm Proud Of...
2016
Big Fig Mattress
Building a Brand That Generated $1M Before Launch
- $1MRevenue in Pre-Sales
- 500+Mattresses Pre-Ordered
- $2MAverage Monthly Sales in Year 1
2025
Retail Industry Leaders Association
Four Divisions, One Leading Voice
- 4 → 1Divisions Unified
- 42 → 0Accessibility Issues Resolved
- 98%Lighthouse Accessibility Score
2026
Jewish Women in Action
An Accessible Directory for Families, Built with Agentic AI
- 100%Lighthouse Score
- 100%Passed WCAG 2.1
- 50%Mobile Speed Improvement
Clients Like You
Brands I've partnered with to drive measurable growth outcomes.
Advancial Federal Credit Union
Delivered while at
BlueModus
Advancial is a Dallas-based federal credit union. As BlueModus's senior strategic director, I launched an AEO tool inside its Kentico CMS that scores every page for AI-search readiness.
“Working with Chris was truly a standout experience. He brings a rare blend of optimism, responsiveness, and genuine expertise that makes every interaction both productive and enjoyable. Chris has a remarkable ability to read clients—quickly understanding their needs, challenges, and goals—and he makes those goals his own. He consistently delivers thoughtful, strategic solutions that hit the mark. He’s incredibly down-to-earth, yet always sharp and forward-thinking. Chris made a lasting impact on our team, and I’ll genuinely miss working with him. Anyone who gets the chance to work with him is in for something special. He doesn’t just meet expectations—he quietly exceeds them.”
Audrey Murray · Digital Marketing Strategist
Best, Best & Krieger Law
Delivered while at
BlueModus
Best Best & Krieger is a national law firm serving public agencies, businesses, and individuals. As BlueModus's strategic director, I owned strategy and delivery for its Kentico website, where clients find its attorneys and practice areas.
Big Fig Mattress
Delivered while at
VividFront
Big Fig makes a mattress built for bigger bodies and heavier weights. As VividFront's lead technical project manager, I created the name, brand, and influencer program and launched the Magento store, which sold $1M in pre-orders before launch.
Blue Rhino
Delivered while at
BlueModus
Blue Rhino is the leading propane tank exchange brand. As BlueModus's strategic director, I owned strategy and delivery for its Kentico website, which points homeowners to exchange locations and its grilling and outdoor products.
Burton
Delivered while at
VividFront
Burton is the snowboard company that helped create the sport. As VividFront's project manager, I led Magento ecommerce work for the brand as one of 50+ accounts in my book.
Cleaver-Brooks
Delivered while at
Xngage
Cleaver-Brooks manufactures commercial and industrial boilers and boiler-room systems. At Xngage, I directed the technical team on its Optimizely B2B commerce site, where reps and customers order parts.
Guardian Technologies
Delivered while at
VividFront
Guardian Technologies makes GermGuardian and PureGuardian air purifiers, humidifiers, and filters. As VividFront's senior project manager, I named and launched Auto-Guard, a Magento filter subscription with a product-matching tool, and filter sales rose 300% year over year.
Jewish Women in Action
Delivered while at
Chris Trumbull, LLC
Jewish Women in Action is a Cleveland nonprofit that supports families raising children with special needs. As the sole consultant and developer, I rebuilt its LiveSpecial resource directory on WordPress with agentic AI, scoring 100 on Lighthouse and passing WCAG 2.1.
“Over the years, no matter the project, Chris has consistently been one of my go-to people. His deep expertise in web development and problem-solving is unmatched, but what truly sets him apart is his ability to communicate complex technical concepts in a way that’s easy to understand, even for someone outside the field. Chris doesn’t just provide solutions, he ensures I fully understand them, which builds trust and makes our partnership effortless. He’s thorough, reliable and committed to delivering the best outcomes. If you're looking for someone who is not only highly skilled but also honest, dependable and an exceptional communicator, I highly recommend working with Chris!”
Jennifer Boroff · Director of Communications
Mace® Brand
Delivered while at
VividFront
Mace is the pepper spray and personal-safety brand. As VividFront's project manager, I led the Magento store that sells its sprays, alarms, and safety products direct to consumers.
Patterson Companies
Delivered while at
BlueModus
Patterson Companies supplies equipment, products, and technology to dental and animal health practices. As BlueModus's strategic director, I consolidated 6 acquired brands into its Kentico platform while preserving each brand's reputation and search equity.
Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation
Delivered while at
BlueModus
RBFF is the nonprofit behind Take Me Fishing, working to grow participation in boating and fishing. As BlueModus's strategic director, I led the redesigned front end and user experience of its Kentico website.
“Chris was our lead partner in reimagining the front-end design and user experience for RBFF's website. His impact was both immediate and profound, pushing our digital presence to be at the forefront of technology and user-centric design. Chris possesses an exceptional eye for design and was adept at refining the user journey to be more intuitive, engaging, aesthetic, and accessible. He excelled at articulating his vision, listening to our business goals, and translating our needs into tangible, high-impact design and technology solutions.”
Charles Neville · Software Developer
Retail Industry Leaders Association
Delivered while at
BlueModus
RILA is the trade association for America's leading retailers. As BlueModus's strategic director, I rebuilt its decade-old multi-tenant site on Kentico, merging every division into 1 platform, and launched an AEO content-scoring tool.
United Community Bank
Delivered while at
BlueModus
United Community Bank is a regional bank across the Southeast. As BlueModus's strategic director, I found that its rate and loan-requirement systems were disconnected and led the real-time API integration into its Kentico site, raising loan leads 30%.
WÜSTHOF
Delivered while at
VividFront
WÜSTHOF is a family-owned German maker of premium kitchen knives. As VividFront's lead technical project manager, I delivered the Knife Finder on its Magento store; 80% of shoppers finished the quiz and average order value rose 30%.
Zukerman Law
Delivered while at
ToTH Mktg
Zukerman, Lear, Murray & Brown is a Cleveland criminal-defense firm. As ToTH Mktg's Director of Client Strategy, I built the WordPress lead pipeline that raised leads 400% in its target practice areas.