Bill Winchester
President/Chief Creative Officer at Lindsay, Stone & Briggs
August 1, 2016
As a Chief Creative Officer for Lindsay, Stone & Briggs, I had the pleasure of working with Al for a number of years. I can say with complete certainty that Al is the most accomplished Marketing Director I’ve ever worked with. He’s both strategic and a great judge of creative, a rare combination for sure. Al not only has great vision when it comes to brand strategy, but also when it comes to people. This means that he not only has the raw marketing skills to energize a brand and provide leadership, but also has a unique ability to actually make things happen within an organization that has many stakeholders. This ability has gained my respect and admiration, and has resulted in communications any organization would be proud of. These unique abilities would do the same for any team he worked with.
I would strongly recommend Al to anyone who is looking for someone to lead his or her marketing and branding efforts and would welcome any further discussion, please call me 608-469-4669.
Sarah Werth
Owner at Werth Marketing, Inc.
June 30, 2016
I worked very closely with Al Chaney for more 6 years as the Senior Account Executive on his account. During that time, I worked alongside Al and his other agencies as he strategically crafted a marketing strategy for a very diverse organization. He used research to help make guided decisions, built consensus among key stakeholders, and truly lived the vision of the brand. Al was never afraid to ask the tough questions, and always did it for the betterment of the brand and strategy. He is passionate about his work and focused on the goal, all while maintaining his sense of humor. I became a better marketer having worked with Al Chaney.
Dean Halverson
CEO Leede Research
June 23, 2016
I have been fortunate to work with Al over the past 10 years. He is one of the strongest Branding and Marketing experts I know. He understands what is needed to do things right and gets them done that way. He stays focused and on track even when there are distractions for turns in the road.
As a market research professional it is always appreciated when a client not only understands the value of research, but is dedicated to both using it and addressing the issues and needs that it identifies. This is not always the case in our business. Al has been open to what the information tells him and takes action to build consensus and turn the information into action.
Al has also been strong at bringing together all the stakeholders in the process, both internal and external, and engaging them in making decisions and forward progress. He is capable of working at any level in the organization and garners cooperation and respect. He connects groups that can be challenging to connect. That is a professional!
Tom Shafranski
Assistant Director at WIAA
June 23, 2016
It is my pleasure to write on behalf of Al Chaney, whom I have known for the past 6 years. Al is recognized as one of the most experienced, dependable Marketing Directors in the State of Wisconsin.
When it comes to people with true "character," Al stands out. He is a well-respected professional with a passion for helping organizations succeed who is looked to in times of difficulty by his peers. He is mature, confident and works with a great sense of humor, looking out for the very best interests of those he serves. He is a highly organized planner and developer who is open to new ideas and suggestions. Al has the keen ability to recognize problems areas and provide solutions to these problems.
I strongly recommend Mr. Al Chaney, as a candidate for any position he chooses to be appropriate. Al has the background, skills and abilities necessary for a wide-range of positions. He provided many, many wonderful contributions to Marshfield Clinic and will be a positive addition to any organization he selects to be associated with. If I can provide any additional information or support, please feel free to contact me by calling (715) 344-8580.
Lannia Stenz
Executive Director/CEO of Gilda's Club Madison
June 23, 2016
It has been my absolute pleasure to work with Al over the last few years. He handles every task with the utmost professionalism and heart. Al gives time and attention to partners and always follows through. His ability to connect people and ideas is admirable and I welcome the opportunity to work with him again in the future.
Wayne Glowac
Chief Marketing Officer at Kramer Madison
June 23, 2016
There are a lot of reasons I admire and respect Al Chaney. In the 6 years we worked together he continually proved the value of building and fostering great teams. In combination with his positive communication skills and strong leadership he was able to accomplish some amazing work and help build a strong brand identity for Marshfield Clinic.
Jeremy Meller
Vice President, IT
December 5, 2009
I had the pleasure of working with, and learning a great deal from Al while serving together at Marshfield Clinic. Al is among the most talented leaders I have ever worked with, equally strong with tactical and strategic challenges. Al knows how to develop a compelling vision, gain enthusiastic support, and achieve positive change. He intuitively connects with people and quickly establishes trust. Al is the kind of leader I would work again in a heartbeat, and he is an asset to any organization.