# Bill Coontz

> Bill Coontz is the Atlanta-based CEO and partner of Dalton, an independent advertising, public relations and marketing communications agency with offices in Jacksonville, Atlanta and Nashville. He joined as president in 2013, became CEO in 2021, and previously led Kruskopf Coontz Advertising in Minneapolis. He has served as president and global chairman of AMIN and chairs the board of Rescuing Hope.

- **Role:** Chief Executive Officer and Partner at Dalton
- **Organizations:** Dalton, Kruskopf Coontz Advertising, BBDO, Bozell, Mithun, Martin/Williams, Advertising and Marketing Independent Network (AMIN), Rescuing Hope, C5 Georgia, Atlanta Community Food Bank, Second Stork Minnesota, Twin Cities Salvation Army
- **Education:** B.A., marketing and public relations, University of Northern Iowa
- **Known for:** Named among Atlanta Business Chronicle’s 2023 Most Admired CEOs., Served two terms as AMIN president; also served as global chairman., Elected Rescuing Hope board chairman in 2024.

## Career timeline

- **1981** — Graduated from the University of Northern Iowa with a B.A.
- **Early career** — Began in account management at BBDO in Minneapolis; later held senior roles at Bozell, Mithun and Martin/Williams.
- **Early 2000s** — Moved from holding company agencies into independent agency leadership; became president and partner at Kruskopf Coontz Advertising.
- **2013** — Moved to Atlanta and joined Dalton as president in the fall.
- **2020** — Publicly discussed Dalton’s choice of 8West for its Atlanta office.
- **2021** — Named CEO of Dalton.
- **2022** — Listed as CEO in Dalton’s expanded partner team and rebrand announcement.
- **2023** — Named among Atlanta Business Chronicle’s Most Admired CEOs.
- **2024** — Elected chairman of Rescuing Hope’s board.

## Achievements

- Named among Atlanta Business Chronicle’s 2023 Most Admired CEOs.
- Served two terms as AMIN president; also served as global chairman.
- Elected Rescuing Hope board chairman in 2024.

## Latest updates

- **2024-02** — Became board chair at Rescuing Hope, as recorded on his LinkedIn profile and corroborated by the organization’s biography.
- **2023-11** — Appeared on On Leadership to discuss Dalton’s focus on clients and employees, international business and Fortune 500 clients.
- **2023-07** — Dalton announced his recognition among Atlanta’s Most Admired CEOs.

## Links

- Website: https://daltonagency.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bill-coontz-32a1625

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