Lead with distinction. Execute flawlessly.

Insights that drive brand momentum and business results.

Laser Focused On

Brand. M&A. Growth.

Three opportunities. Aligned with your team. Built to get it done.

Capabilities

BRAND

YOUR CHALLENGE

Brand is the hardest piece of your business equation to keep unified.

THE FIX

Insight and guidance that keep it unified, not another initiative to manage.

M&A

YOUR CHALLENGE

After an acquisition, brand is what quietly decides whether two organizations become one.

THE FIX

Leveraging the brand to overcome internal integration and migration bottlenecks. Optimized for performance.

GROWTH

YOUR CHALLENGE

The business grows in pieces when sales, talent, and direction each tell their own story.

THE FIX

Insight and guidance that put sales, talent, and direction behind one story.

Who’s behind this

Track record

Most recently, fractional strategist for Arcwood Environmental through a full brand name change and launch. Before that, RTI International, where I codified the brand architecture and verbal guidelines behind a major talent strategy. A legal sector brand activation across 27 offices, recognized by the Managing Partners Forum. And a rebrand through the merger of three companies at Maxar Technologies, including the move from a Canadian company to a U.S. based, NYSE traded one.

Range

Every facet of brand development, across professional services, industrial, healthcare, pharma, public health, tech, and defense. Inside agencies and partnered alongside them, digital, product development, advertising, branding, so I know exactly where the real work gets stuck. Creative too, not just strategy handed off in a brief.Every decision is shaped by a clear sense of purpose. My journey has been anything but ordinary. Through every step, I’ve remain focused on delivering immediate, longterm value to my clients.

Testimonials

  • "Sheryl was an absolute pleasure to work with in our rebranding effort at Meritas. She was able to work with our board and membership and than later communicate outcomes and direction to our Board. The result was outstanding."

    Tanna Moore, Meritas President & CEO

  • "The foundation she helped us build will continue to elevate our presence—internally and externally. Her approach to storytelling and brand expression will shape how we connect with our customers, strengthen our reputation in our industry, and support our long-term growth goals. I would highly recommend her to any organization looking to define and express their brand with purpose and impact."

    Caitlin-Sheesley-Brown, Chief of Staff, Arcwood Environmental

  • Tugboat was able to work with our senior executives, distill complex messaging and bring in the right mix of talent and personalities to help us get quickly positioned in the marketplace.

    Brad Truesdell, COO, Tomahawk Robotics now AeroVironment

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Let’s talk

Ready to lead with distinction? Start with a conversation about where your brand is today.

Hours
Monday–Friday
8am–3pm

Email
Sheryl@Tugboatbranding.com

Location
US (CST)

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