We employ some of the most talented and versatile business development people in the marketing services industry, all with experience and proven success in both agency and corporate environments.

Representing an organization’s brand via a third party involves a great deal of trust. We put our skin in the game and, to build that trust, we work tirelessly to ensure your message and brand are communicated correctly and confidently through a team of seasoned professionals.

Each of our clients works with a complete new business team, structured just like a team at your agency.

Here’s our management team to keep you moving…

Todd Knutson Chairman

Todd’s business interests include The List, Catapult, Marketing Mine and DailyVista. He guides the growth of the business and ensures that all employees are accountable to the high standards and expectations we have set for ourselves and our clients. Previously Todd was Chief Operating Officer of MarketingCentral.com, and prior to that spent 13 years in a variety of roles with Education Management Corp. He holds a B.A. from Trinity College (CT) and an M.B.A. from the Darden School at the University of Virginia.

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Dave Currie CEO

Dave brings a global perspective of both the corporate and agency worlds to Catapult clients, having worked for, represented and consulted with leading global and national agencies as well as national brands.

As CEO of Catapult New Business, Dave is responsible for ensuring that Catapult delivers upon its promise to both its clients and staff: to be the highest quality, results-driven new business agency in the country.

Dave is involved at all levels of agency consulting, new business strategy, implementation and evaluation of new business program results. He holds a B.A. from The University of Newcastle, Australia and is an avid outdoorsman. A native New South Welshman, he relocated with Catapult New Business from London to Atlanta in 2005 with his wife Tracy.

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Maria Rehmert President

As President, Maria may be the first person you meet at Catapult New Business. Maria’s extensive agency experience offers Catapult clients 20 years of strategic planning and hands-on management. Maria knows firsthand what it means to lead a successful team while optimizing program results and operation efficiencies. Her passion is relationship management, a quality that bodes well for both our clients and their key prospects.

Maria holds a B.B.A. from The University of Cincinnati.

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Michael Layne Director, Technology

In-house technology resources are a major advantage. Michael oversees design and development of client projects ranging from highly customized Content Management Systems (CMS) to brand-focused microsites. He has worked in the U.S., Canada, and Australia sharing his expertise in site architecture, user experience, and web-standards.

His experience ranges from managing enterprise projects while working for GE Capital to building a successful design/development business on his own. His attention to detail and his ability to glean requirements from a client adds to the “Catapult Experience”.

How About You? Need a new challenge?

Resumes are always welcome. We’re looking for experienced leaders to join our ever expanding team of new business and category experts nationally. Address all inquires to Director of Human Resources. Contact