The “World’s Best Boss” mug that sits in Chris Kappen’s office is an understatement. The amount of trust and respect the Epicosity team has in him transcends that of most leaders. He inspires and guides employees, granting them just as much regard as they give him.
His caring nature, passion for innovation and dedication to his employees are just small pieces of what makes Chris such a transcendent leader. When it comes to finding answers, getting help with projects or just knowing there’s someone to listen, there’s no better place to go for support than Chris’ office. If anyone deserves to be on the Prairie Business 40-Under-40-List, it’s Chris.
Chris serves as Epicosity’s Chief Digital Officer (CDO), specializing in the field he’s passionate about, having previously carried the title of Chief Operating Officer. What sets his role apart isn’t the title, but the years of experience that he brings to it. He was the “how” to the CEO’s “why” across the agency and was ready to specialize and lead his own teams. From his early days as an intern in 2011, he’s spent time uplifting and evolving the agency’s marketing initiatives with the hopes of empowering clients to see their full potential. His main priority as CDO is leading and supervising the digital, web and media teams in day-to-day operations and searching for what will take Epicosity, and its clients’ digital needs, to the next level.
Chris works tirelessly, day in and day out, to bring innovation and inspiration to those seeking bold opportunities in the digital marketing space in the office and beyond. Epicosity specializes in digital marketing for higher education and financial institutions as well as a few champion accounts. When people have access to capital and education, a world of opportunities opens. Chris helps Epicosity’s mission in creating unique selling points to engage with target audiences where they are to help them seize opportunities for personal growth. His passion and optimism for the job are as relentless as they are addictive.
Chris’ efforts aren’t limited to businesses and institutions, however. He aims to assist local nonprofits like The Compass Center. He joined the board in 2020. At the time, The Center struggled with creating awareness for their organization. Chris, with his marketing background, serves as a general board and executive committee member who guides the organization on strategic decisions. In his time, he helped bring Epicosity to pro-bono launch a campaign for the center’s Little Navigators program – which aims to prevent and treat trauma in preschool-age children in childcare settings.
On top of his jam-packed day-to-day in the office, he’s a full-time father to his cat, Nacho, and dog, Wally, whom he shares with his wife, Angie. He continues to find other ways he can give back to the community and strive for a better future. In your search for someone with more passion, heart and love for people, you’ll find no one better than Christopher J. Kappen.
Congratulations Chris! We’re happy to have you as one of our partners and a valued team member.
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