Chris Essey

Founder & Digital Marketing Strategist | Pittsburgh 30 Under 30 | Featured in Entrepreneur Magazine | Business Owner x3 | Fortune 100 Consultant | Educator & Mentor | Philanthropy Advocate | Lifelong Learner Chris Essey is a marketer, strategist, and entrepreneur driven by the belief that business should serve both people and purpose. Over the past decade, he has led digital initiatives for Fortune 100 companies, advised early-stage founders, and built a values-driven marketing agency rooted in strategy, integrity, and measurable growth. Chris is the Founder of Essey Marketing, a Pittsburgh-based digital marketing agency that has supported over 80 clients in scaling their businesses through SEO, social media, web development, and full-funnel strategy. His expertise in marketing strategy and digital growth has been recognized by Entrepreneur Magazine and LinkedIn News, where he has shared insights on aligning digital tactics with business strategy to drive long-term success. Currently, Chris serves as a Digital Brand Strategist & Web Consultant at Nationwide, where he plays a key role in shaping and modernizing the organization’s digital ecosystem. His work ensures that every web experience aligns with brand integrity, strategic objectives, and user expectations. He collaborates across business units to design and implement data-driven, forward-thinking solutions that enhance Nationwide’s digital presence, improve customer engagement, and maintain competitiveness in a rapidly evolving market. His expertise spans SEO, content strategy, paid media, UX, and enterprise web development. In addition to his consulting work, Chris leads Marketing and Business Development at 3Rivers General Contracting, a Southwestern Pennsylvania firm specializing in luxury residential and commercial renovations. Through strategic digital marketing, he has helped grow 3Rivers into a multi-million-dollar company. He also serves as Chief Marketing Officer and Co-Owner of Active Cities, a national initiative promoting active lifestyles. Through Essey Marketing, Chris dedicates a portion of every dollar earned and every hour worked to supporting nonprofit organizations, community initiatives, and causes that create lasting social good. Beyond financial giving, he invests time mentoring students, supporting entrepreneurs, and helping others find meaningful ways to make an impact through their own work. Current Roles

Essey Marketing: Founder & Digital Marketing Consultant

Nationwide: Digital Brand Strategist & Web Consultant

3Rivers General Contracting: Director of Marketing & Business Development

Active Cities: Chief Marketing Officer & Co-Owner Audience Reach

Essey Marketing LinkedIn: 3,200+ followers

Essey Marketing Newsletter: 1,400+ subscribers

Digital Marketing for Students Newsletter: 3,700+ subscribers

Stoic Saturdays Newsletter: 1,000+ subscribers