Marcy Tessmann Named 2025 Wisconsin Titan 100

HARTLAND, Wis. (October 30, 2024)—Charleston Orwig, a collective, excitedly shares its president and CEO, Marcy Tessmann, has been named a 2025 Wisconsin Titan 100 by The Titan 100 program.

The Titan 100 gives this prestigious award to Wisconsin’s Top 100 CEOs & C-level executives. They are the area’s most accomplished business leaders in their industry based on criteria that include demonstrating exceptional leadership, vision, passion and influence in their field. Collectively, the 2025 Wisconsin Titan 100 and their companies employ more than 113,000 individuals and generate more than $118 billion in annual revenues.

“The Titan 100 are changing the way business is done in Wisconsin. These preeminent leaders have built a distinguished reputation that is unrivaled and preeminent in their field. We proudly recognize the Titan 100 for their efforts to shape the future of the Wisconsin business community. Their achievements create a profound impact that makes an extraordinary difference for their employees and clients across the nation.” says Jaime Zawmon, President of Titan CEO.

Marcy Tessmann, president and CEO, the Charleston Orwig Collective
Courtesy: The Charleston Orwig Collective

Known for her leadership and industry relationships, Tessmann frequently facilitates conversations to help clients develop strategic communications plans that meet their brand’s goals and objectives. Her efforts have been instrumental in ushering the Charleston Orwig Collective, currently made up of two independent agencies – C.O.nxt and Jigsaw – into a new era, a 100% employee-owned collective. Under Tessmann’s guidance, the Collective has expanded its reach, developed innovative marketing solutions and solidified its reputation as a leader in the field.

“I encourage our team to understand our clients, everything from who the clients are to their greatest challenges to how best to communicate to their target audiences, and then to use their expertise to deliver strategic solutions for those challenges. That builds trust and credibility in an industry built on relationships. I am proud of the relationships we have fostered that have contributed to the success of the Charleston Orwig Collective. I would like to thank Titan 100 for acknowledging the leadership talent of Wisconsin and to congratulate my fellow honorees.” says Marcy Tessmann, 2025 Wisconsin Titan 100 award recipient.

Tessmann will be honored at the Titan 100 awards on January 30, 2025, at Fiserv Forum, published in a limited-edition Titan 100 book, and profiled exclusively online.

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About the Charleston Orwig Collective

The Charleston Orwig Collective was founded as an advertising agency in 1992. Fueled by a Midwestern work ethic, the agency experienced steady growth in its staff, clientele and agency reputation. In 2018, the agency grew into a 100% employee-owned holding company that today includes two formidable marketing firms, C.O.nxt and Jigsaw. For more information visit CO-nxt.com and Jigsawllc.com.

About Titan 100

The Titan 100 is a national program in 8 markets across the country that recognizes the top 100 CEOs and C-level executives in a region. Representing both the private and public sector, these Titans of Industry demonstrate exceptional leadership, vision, passion, and influence in their field. The Titan 100 are recognized at an annual awards event, published in the Titan 100 book, and given the opportunity to build relationships with their fellow Titans by connecting multiple times throughout the year. Titans must be nominated and selected annually with the pinnacle achievement of being recognized as an elite Hall of Fame honoree in their third year. The Titan 100 is one of the fastest-growing, most powerful communities of executives across the nation. Learn more at www.titan100.biz.