Katie Sarantakes Scallan

Katie Sarantakes Scallan is a seasoned marketing and communications professional with extensive experience in various leadership roles. As Co-Founder and Fractional CMO at Spoken Word Communications since 2013, Katie empowers individuals through media training, crisis communications, and presentation coaching. Recent tenure includes serving as Vice President of Marketing at Perry Homes, where oversight of comprehensive marketing initiatives took place. Previous roles include Chief Marketing & Communications Officer at Houston Dynamo Football Club, where Katie developed marketing strategies and managed communications functions, and Director of Marketing & Corporate Communications at The Friedkin Group, contributing to diverse industries with $13+ billion revenues. Earlier positions at Gulf States Toyota involved senior management of engagement marketing and PR operations, alongside initiating successful partnership strategies. Katie holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing from Baylor University and completed an Executive Education Program at Texas McCombs School of Business.