Melea McRae-Hall is Founder and CEO of Crux, a nationally recognized marketing leadership and growth firm helping organizations achieve intentional growth through fractional executive expertise. With more than 30 years of marketing experience, she founded Crux in 2016 to create a smarter way for organizations to access senior-level marketing leadership. Under her leadership, Crux has grown into one of the Midwest’s fastest-growing professional services firms, helping organizations align strategy, sales and marketing to accelerate growth. A strategist, connector and entrepreneur, Melea works with leaders across industries to build stronger brands, improve commercial performance and create sustainable growth.