Meet the Leadership
We’re a tight-knit group pulling from deep analytics, client success and marketing expertise to make your data understandable — and your business more successful.
Scott Buelter
CEO and President
Scott Buelter
CEO and President
As CEO and president, Scott Buelter guides Ascent360’s strategy and vision. His mission is to bring enterprise-level marketing capabilities to midsize businesses through a powerful CDP, allowing them to better understand their customers and achieve continual growth. Buelter draws upon his data analysis and digital marketing experience at companies such as Nike, Disney, Royal Caribbean, Loews Hotels, American Express and Samsung, as well as upon his academic background. Buelter received an MBA from the University of California–Irvine and a Bachelor of Science in economics from the University of San Diego, in addition to studying at the London School of Economics and the Institute of Education Sciences in Berlin and Vienna.
Karen Buelter
Co-Founder & VP of Operations
Karen Buelter
Co-Founder & VP of Operations
As Co-Founder & VP of Operations, Karen Buelter executes on the strategic vision and mission of the business. Leveraging a background in software sales, client success, operations and project management, she uses a cross-functional approach to implementing foundational processes such as the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS). After starting her career at IBM, Karen has spent most of her profession founding, and/or helping grow, small businesses in the tech industry. Karen earned her undergraduate degree in International Business & German at the Terry College of Business of the University of Georgia and an MBA in Information Technology at the University of California, Irvine.
Nayab Khan
Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
Nayab Khan
Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
A CTO adept at building and leading IT teams, Nayab Khan has over 20 years of data and database expertise and a passion for innovating to empower businesses. His background includes developing data warehouses; building data analysis and reporting systems; and heading teams in industries ranging from database marketing to telecommunications and consumer packaged goods. He received an MBA from the University of Phoenix and a Bachelor of Science in computer science from Wichita State University.
Jason Root
Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Jason Root
Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Jason Root draws upon a long track record of uncovering opportunities and creating measurable key performance indicators (KPIs) that improve the client experience while increasing revenue. His work as Chief Operating Officer (COO) is informed by his experience as a leader in client services, account management and operational efficiencies, with expertise in Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) implementations and digital marketing. Jason holds a Master of Science degree in organizational leadership from Colorado State University, and a Bachelor of Arts in economics from California State University, Long Beach.
Heather Knutson
SVP of Sales & Marketing
Heather Knutson
SVP of Sales & Marketing
As SVP of Sales & Marketing, Heather Knutson drives the Sales & Marketing strategy for the business. Leveraging a background in managing all facets of Marketing and Marketing teams of all sizes and scale, she is a diverse Marketer that continually reaches across the aisle to achieve Sales & Marketing alignment. She authentically inspires the brand through Thought Leadership and putting a spotlight on existing clients and their brands as well. After starting her career at Budget Truck Rental overseeing B2C marketing, she shifted gears and has overseen B2B marketing for agencies and most recently the Real Estate/Homebuilding, MarTech and Data space. She is a winner of the Denver Business Journal 40 Under 40 “Class of 2014”. Heather earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, MN with a double major in International Management and Speech Communications.
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