Marissa Adams

Marissa Adams, MBA, is an experienced marketing professional currently serving as the Brand and Media Manager at Busey since April 2025. In this role, Marissa leads the development of the corporation's first unified brand and media strategies, ensuring a consistent presence across various markets. Marissa's background includes managing social media for the pet-focused brand Pets Social Media, achieving significant engagement metrics on platforms like TikTok. As the owner of MAD Creations since July 2018, Marissa crafts tailored advertisements and oversees inventory management. Prior experience includes working as an Advertising Specialist at Champaign Urbana Mass Transit District, where Marissa increased advertising sales revenue by 160%, and serving as an Independent Consultant for Zurvita. Marissa holds an MBA in Marketing from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater and an Associate's degree in Business from Heartland Community College.