
Lever is a full service marketing agency based just outside of Chicago. With over two decades of marketing know-how, our team provides leading expertise in today’s most advanced digital and offline marketing opportunities.
About

The best kept secret
During the 1960s, among the explosion of rock and pop hitmaking, a publicly unknown group of musicians was responsible for the recording of over 140 top-ten hits and approximately 40 number-one songs that are still instantly recognizable today. The Wrecking Crew was comprised of the most in-demand collection of musicians, well known for their expertly crafted approach, perfect timing, detailed arrangements, and prolific execution. If you needed a hit record, you brought in The Wrecking Crew.
Today, our story resonates with that of The Wrecking Crew, having delivered unsurpassed marketing campaign success for hundreds of brands throughout two decades while keeping the spotlight on those that matter most – our clients. From digital paid media campaigns and search engine optimization to award-winning offline and creative media, we know how to drive successful, long-lasting marketing results expertly and efficiently.
And just like The Wrecking Crew, we are the marketing industry’s best kept secret.
Leadership

Chris Gilmartin
CEO

David Sutton
Vice President

Carla Peknik
SVP, Client Strategy

Drew Metherd
Director, SEO

Dan Wachowski
Director, Paid Media

Amber Hodges
Media Director, Search Platforms

Andrew Freischlag
Media Director, Programmatic & Social

Jeff Hanrahan
Media Director, SEO

Katey Watkins
Group Director, Health

Elizabeth Zabell
Group Director

Tracey Harkness
Sr. Account Director

Kendall Shayler
Sr. Manager, Agency Development
Select Testimonials

“We’ve had great success with the Lever team, through the personal relationships we’ve built. And they really understand our business, which is a huge asset for us.”

“Lever Interactive combines the benefits of a small agency feel with the capabilities of working with a larger agency.”


Join the crew
4+ Years
Average employee tenure
40%
Employee % of profit
10%
Boomerang employees
91%
Professional development satisfaction
“Give me a LEVER long enough and a fulcrum on which to place it, and I shall move the world.”
– Archimedes










