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Howard Brown - Howard  A. Brown Personal Pages

Bio of Howard Brown
Written by Howard Brown   
Monday, 02 June 2008
Current
  • Founder and CEO at Senior Transitions, LLC
Past 

Vice President, Marketing at CRC Health Group, Inc.

  • Founder and CEO at 4therapy.com Network, Inc. (acquired Oct. 2005 by CRC Health Group Inc.)
  • Licensed Marriage, Family, and Child Therapist at Private Practice (Sole Proprietorship)

Education

  • Ryokan College
  • Antioch University
  • University of Arizona
Recommended

This user has 9 recommendations 9 people have recommended Howard
2 reports, 1 co-worker, 6 partners

Connections

 243 connections

Industry

Marketing and Advertising

Websites

Senior Transitions LLC.
Senior Living Referrals
Howard Brown
Public Profile
http://www.linkedin.com/in/howardbrown

Summary

Substantial experience in in online marketing, sales management, business development and offline marketing. B2B, DTC, diverse knowledge and experience in customer relationship management, internet marketing, web technologies, direct marketing and mergers and acquisition.

Specialties:

Search engine marketing, search engine optimization, mergers and acquisition, CRM, lead generation, call centers management, Salesforce.com, web analytics, online advertising, market research, market analysis, competitive analysis, interactive marketing, post acquisition intergration, digital strategies, strategic partnerships, strategic planning, team leadership, public speaking, media planning and buying, branding, Web 2.0, Marriage and Family Therapist.

Experience

Founder and CEO

Senior Transitions, LLC

(Privately Held ; 1-10 employees ; Marketing and Advertising industry)

October 2004 – Present (3 years 9 months)

Senior Transitions is the nations leading Eldercare Referral Service. We help families who are searching for senior housing options. Our mission is to provide families with information and guidance to care communities that meet their specific needs.

Howard has 1 recommendation (1 partner) including:

  • Narinder Singh, Founder, Appirio

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Vice President, Marketing

CRC Health Group, Inc.

(Privately Held ; 5001-10,000 employees ; Hospital & Health Care industry)

October 2005 – January 2008 (2 years 4 months)

Online marketing, Strategic partnerships, DTC marketing, Product development, CRM development, Application of technology to solve business problems, Call center management.

Howard has 4 recommendations (2 reports, 1 co-worker, 1 partner) including:

  • Michael Cummings, Sr Web Producer, CRC Health Group
  • Vera Appleyard, Director of Internet Marketing, Aspen Education Group
  • Kathy Sylvia, EVP Bus Dev, CRC Health Group
  • Chris Barbin, CEO, Appirio, Inc

 

Founder and CEO

4therapy.com Network, Inc. (acquired Oct. 2005 by CRC Health Group Inc.)

(Privately Held ; 1-10 employees ; Mental Health Care industry)

1998 – October 2005 (7 years)

Substantial experience in strategic development, online marketing, creation of partnerships, development of products and services, and operational excellence. Company aquired by CRC Health Inc. in October 2005.

Howard has 4 recommendations (4 partners) including:

  • Warren J McCrickard, Int'l Director of Delivery, Summit Entertainment
  • Will Pritchard, IT Director, Support Systems Homes, Inc
  • Greg Strelzoff
  • Matt Morneault

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Licensed Marriage, Family, and Child Therapist

Private Practice (Sole Proprietorship)

(Sole Proprietorship ; Myself Only ; Hospital & Health Care industry)

1995 – 2000 (5 years)

Industrial Real Estate Specialist

Lee and Associates Commercial Real Estate Services

( Real Estate industry)

1993 – 1995 (2 years)

Associate

Marathon Communications Inc.

( Public Relations and Communications industry)

1990 – 1993 (3 years)

Education

Ryokan College

Psy.D, Psychology, 19961998

Antioch University

MA, Clinical Psychology, 19941996

University of Arizona

BA, Political Science, 19861990

Activities and Societies: Alpha Epsilon Pi

Beverly Hills High School

19821986

Recommendations For Howard

Founder and CEO

Senior Transitions, LLC

“Howard is a thought leader in multi channel marketing, particularly where it includes the Internet. His understanding of online ad spending, paid and organic search,and web centric marketing strategies is unparalleled. He is a business leader who understands how to leverage technology to improve results in measurable ways. He has applied this to marketing, call centers, and sales enablement processes for his clients and own business. I would welcome the chance to work with Howard as a customer, client or partner.” March 20, 2007

Narinder Singh, Founder, Appirio
was a consultant or contractor to Howard at Senior Transitions, LLC

Vice President, Marketing

CRC Health Group, Inc.

“It was my great privilege to work under Howard. The combination of his vast knowledge of internet marketing, search engine optimization, business performance, together with matchless people skills, keen understanding of the markets served, and personal drive, proved to be peerless, and the prime mover behind CRC Health Group's rapid growth. Working under Howard was a challenging and enjoyable growth opportunity. My respect for Howard, both personally and professionally, is unmovable.” May 16, 2008

Michael Cummings, Sr Web Producer, CRC Health Group
worked indirectly for Howard at CRC Health Group, Inc.

“Howard Brown is an exceptionally talented entrepreneur and visionary. He can see the potential in a project or idea long before others even realize there is an opportunity. His creativity, remarkable drive, and team-building skills inspire all those who work with him. Working with Howard Brown = Success.” February 22, 2008

Vera Appleyard, Director of Internet Marketing, Aspen Education Group
reported to Howard at CRC Health Group, Inc.

“A dynamic, forward-thinking, and creative marketing professional with a demonstrable record of success . He blends strategic marketing and communication skills with hands-on execution of direct-to-consumer marketing tactics. His core competencies include significant functional marketing skills with a focus in online/interactive, results-oriented business approach, strong team leadership, and direct P&L responsibility” October 5, 2007

Kathy Sylvia, EVP Bus Dev, CRC Health Group
reported to Howard at CRC Health Group, Inc.

“Howard has been a real thought leader and evangelist of SaaS as a way of delivering rapid business value across CRC Health. Howard's passion and vision of the 'business web' is contagious, but he also translates that vision into results as an execution oriented change agent.” June 18, 2007

Chris Barbin, CEO, Appirio, Inc
was with another company when working with Howard at CRC Health Group, Inc.

Founder and CEO

4therapy.com Network, Inc. (acquired Oct. 2005 by CRC Health Group Inc.)

“Howard is my mentor. He is incredibly creative, a savvy businessman, and strong leader with clear vision to immediate and effective solutions. He always brings his best and provides incredibly insightful knowledge on his field of study. He is a rare find at executive - keeping strong business ethics while always advancing his industry.” January 2, 2008

Warren J McCrickard, Int'l Director of Delivery, Summit Entertainment
was with another company when working with Howard at 4therapy.com Network, Inc.

“Howard created one of the most prolific help directories in the Mental Health vertical market with 4Therapy.com. I have worked with Howard as an advertiser on 4Therapy.com and as a consultant during various projects and have always admired his commitment to serving his client base and somehow managing a bottom line while still providing a valuable service to the general public.” October 11, 2006

Will Pritchard, IT Director, Support Systems Homes, Inc
was with another company when working with Howard at 4therapy.com Network, Inc.

“Howard has tremendous insight into business and was a tremendous asset to our companies growth” January 3, 2006

Greg Strelzoff
was a consultant or contractor to Howard at 4therapy.com Network, Inc.

“Managing a strategic alliance with Howard and his staff at 4Therapy.com has been incredibly rewarding. Our trust and confidence in Howard and his organization has been behind our decision to proceed with several new collaborative ventures that have driven business value to both our companies.” April 18, 2005

Matt Morneault
was with another company when working with Howard at 4therapy.com Network, Inc.

Additional Information

Groups and Associations:

TMCC, Family

Last Updated ( Thursday, 14 August 2008 )
 

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