Maribeth Kuzmeski

Dr. Maribeth Kuzmeski, rated as a Top 25 C-Suite Speaker by Meetings & Conventions Magazine, is the President of Red Zone Marketing, a consultancy specializing in marketing, sales, and persuasive communications strategies for high-achieving professionals and businesses. Maribeth's clientele includes some of the nation’s top financial professionals managing from $300 million to over $1 billion in client assets, along with Fortune 500 companies, entrepreneurial-minded corporations, and industry associations.

Maribeth, who teaches an integrated marketing course at Oklahoma State and Columbia University, employs an evidence-based approach in her presentations, providing audiences with strategies proven effective in real-world applications. Her academic contributions are complemented by her role as a frequent media contributor, with appearances on networks such as Fox News and in publications including USA Today, The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and Forbes. She has authored 7 books, including bestsellers "The Connectors" and "And the Clients Went Wild!" as well as "The Engaging Child," co-authored with her daughter, focusing on developing children's relational skills beyond technology.

In addition to her professional endeavors, Maribeth founded The Red Zone Leadership Foundation, which supports women in business. She holds a bachelor’s degree from the Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University, an MBA from The George Washington University, and a Ph.D. in Business Administration from Oklahoma State University. Maribeth, her husband, and their two children reside in the Chicago, IL area. Her podcast, "The Female Insight Zone," features inspiring conversations with businesswomen and continues to grow in popularity.