About Forward Leap Marketing
We are data driven lead-generation experts helping financial companies get more quality leads and decrease costs through leading-edge online technologies – guaranteed.
Our values:
- Integrity – We do what we say we are going to do. Period. No excuses
- Constant Growth – We always striving to learn and grow through education and our environment
- Communicating with Candor – Call it as you see it. We believe in honestly raw communication. It is the glue of our company
- Working as a Team – There is no “I” in team. We believe you can’t do anything great all by yourself. You will need the help of others
- Positive Attitude – Everyone has a choice. Nothing good ever comes out of negativity
- Contribution to the Greater Good – We believe in playing the game of life for something greater than ourselves
- Celebrating and Having Fun – Life is a game. Psychologist and Sports trainers talk about the flow. The looser your mind and body are, the better your results will be. We do this by having fun.
The Team:
Christina MacKinney – CEO
I am an East Coast transplant, residing in sunny SoCal. I started my marketing career in 2006 at a Fortune 500 company focusing my efforts on email marketing. From there, I shifted to affiliate networking and in 2015 I joined Forward Leap Marketing. I love seeking, developing and growing relationships. I live by honesty, transparency and communication and believe these are key to any successful business.
When not working, I spend my time with my Husband Shaun, our 3 kids and dog Charlie.
Susanna Virgilio – CMO
Life is an adventure, and I’ve always been one to go get it. I love digital marketing and lead gen. I’ve been in the industry for about a decade, and it all started for me with Forward Leap Marketing.
I moved to California from upstate New York, and I can’t get enough of the fantastic Cali culture and style. When I’m not working, I’m running, hiking, traveling or exploring with my pup!
Taylor Spinek, Senior Partnerships Manager
I have been the Senior Partnerships Manager with Forward Leap Marketing since November 2020. I have been in the tax space for over 13 years with the last 6 years focusing on the lead generation/account management side of the business. When I’m not working, I’m spending time at the football field watching my son play.
Patrice Bryant Akers – Accounting
I’ve been working in the accounting field since 1990 and doing bookkeeping since 1977. I have worked all facets of accounting. For example, manufacturers, services, non-profits, and web design and technology companies. I love creating organized accounting procedures and training.
Reanna Houde – Business Analyst
Not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted. - Albert Einstein
I have always been a numbers person. I love their consistency, and I love finding the story behind the data. I spent 10 years working in marketing and data analytics before taking a break to try out teaching. After a year in a preschool, I hurried right back into analytics!
I’m married and a cat-mom to 4. One of my favorite things to do is play video games. My husband works at Blizzard, so luckily we share that interest. I used to have a small home-based baking business, and I still occasionally do orders for family and friends. I also like volunteering for the library and local animal rescues.