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Meet Our Marketing Consultants

We know the world has turned upside down and at this time small businesses are feeling uncertain. From our political climate to a once in a lifetime Pandemic, things can seem scary. While most of our competitors just look at the bottom line, we pride ourselves on customer service and making sure your business makes an impact. From bringing you your favorite coffee during one of our chats, to coming to your events to show our support, we’re here for you every step of the way. As a diverse staff, we believe in multiculturalism and that every walk of life brings something different to the table. That’s why we don’t want to just know about your business, we also want to know about you. With under 24 hour responses to emails, texts, and phone calls, we want to make sure your business’s needs are satisfied.

The Marketing Consultants

Darien Marion-Burton

President | Senior Marketing Consultant
Darien Graduated Augustana in 2015 with a B.A in Business management & marketing with a minor in accounting and certificate in nonprofit management. Having published research around Black student attrition and Predominately White institutions during his senior year, he set off to work in diversity services. Marion-Burton went on to intern and become the interim assistant to the Director of Multicultural Student Life, overseeing the department's marketing initiatives . In late 2016 Marion-Burton moved back home to help his mother whom’d had double knee replacement. Marion-Burton accepted a sales position at Fashion Speciality Retailer, Nordstrom where he led the sales floor with over 600K in sales in his first 7 months. Seeking a change of pace, Marion-Burton moved into the FinTech sphere. Working in Customer Service, then moving to sales, and eventually taking over the businesses marketing, Marion-Burton never shied away from a challenge. After some reflection in 2018 Marion-Burton decided to open D.M. Burton.

When he’s not working, he’s either hosting/attending a dinner club with his best friends, Huddled at a bar over his laptop review marketing stats, or sitting on the couch sipping champagne with his puppy, Travis.

Corey Thomas

Director of Operations
Corey grew up on Lake Michigan, in a small beach town, located in Muskegon Michigan. He went on to obtain his Bachelor's Degree, from Purdue University. He then worked as an Exercise Specialist to later return to school and attend Graduate School at The University of Indianapolis. While completing Graduate school, he always had a focus on Healthcare Marketing and wanted to continue down that path. Corey successfully implemented and managed digital marketing for a handful of outpatient Chiropractic clinics. Relocating to Chicago, he was able to gain another five years of experience working with an eight clinic Physical Therapy company to help them grow their digital footprint in the ever-changing landscape of digital marketing. Give him a glass of wine and a red velvet cookie and he will become your best friend!

Eli Stirling

Director of Design

Peter Evans

Account Manager
Chicago-based professional with experience in sales and project management across multiple industries including film, art, and tech. Passionate about connecting with creative people from all walks of life.

Nadia Ahmed

Content Creator
Nadia graduated DePaul University in 2019 with a degree in Graphic Design. Over the past two years, Nadia has created a business selling her art and illustrations. She is currently writing and illustrating a children's picture book, The Ghost Who was Afraid of Everything, set to be published in Fall 2024. An Illinois native, Nadia currently lives in Naperville, where you can catch her gardening, drawing, and training in Mixed Martial Arts. Her chocolate chip cookies are the best in the world.

Christian Harris

Consultant
Christian attended Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois. After graduating with a B.S in Business Administration and a focus in Entrepreneurship, he returned to Oak Park to fulfill his lifelong dream of opening a business in the community where he was raised. MaidPro, co-owned by him and his mother, is a cleaning service specializing in residential homes. He also opened a Limo service, selling his stake in 2017. Christian has a strong dedication to his community and is on the Executive Board of the OPRF Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. In addition, he was elected to the Oak Park Library Board and serves as Finance Officer, overseeing a 10 million dollar budget. He also sits on the Board of H.O.M.E in Chicago, an organization dedicated to affordable housing for low-income seniors and The North Avenue District Board. In his free time, he volunteers for grassroots advocacy organizations, helps future entrepreneurs develop their business plans, and watches Chicago sports with his friends and families.

What People Say About Our Team

Client Testimonials

With the help of D.M. Burton, I was able to create the brand I’ve always dreamed of. They are professional, hardworking, and never miss a deadline. Highly recommend!
Hanna SundwallPresident, Chicago Chapter - United Women in Business
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