# Scott Chapin

> Scott Chapin is CEO of Cleveland-based advertising agency Marcus Thomas. A computer science graduate whose career spans DigiKnow, Circle44 Mobile, analytics and operations, he became CEO in 2024. His public work includes Cleveland Public Library digital projects, a team credit for Troy-Bilt’s The Dirt newsletter and board service with Summer on the Cuyahoga. Agency leaders bought back majority control in 2025.

- **Role:** Chief Executive Officer at Marcus Thomas LLC
- **Organizations:** Marcus Thomas LLC, DigiKnow, Circle44 Mobile, Summer on the Cuyahoga
- **Education:** Computer science degree (degree level not confirmed), Allegheny College
- **Known for:** Founded Circle44 Mobile, according to his 2012 conference biography., Guided design and measurement of more than a dozen mobile apps by 2012., Credited as SVP/Digital Strategist on Troy-Bilt’s The Dirt, an OMMA finalist entry reporting 335,000 readers, 1,308% subscriber growth and 45% average open rates.

## Career timeline

- **2009** — Google Analytics IQ certification issued in May, according to his LinkedIn profile.
- **2010** — Presented Cleveland Public Library website redesign process as DigiKnow director of consulting services.
- **2010** — DigiKnow launched Circle44 Mobile; a 2012 conference biography identifies Chapin as its founder.
- **2011** — Joined Marcus Thomas through acquisition of DigiKnow’s U.S. operations.
- **2012** — Named senior vice president of analytics in October.
- **2015** — Became a Marcus Thomas partner.
- **2019** — Promoted to chief operating officer.
- **2023** — Promoted to president in July.
- **2024** — Announced as CEO in April, succeeding Nancy Hill.
- **2025** — Marcus Thomas internal leaders bought back majority control after four years with private equity.

## Achievements

- Founded Circle44 Mobile, according to his 2012 conference biography.
- Guided design and measurement of more than a dozen mobile apps by 2012.
- Credited as SVP/Digital Strategist on Troy-Bilt’s The Dirt, an OMMA finalist entry reporting 335,000 readers, 1,308% subscriber growth and 45% average open rates.
- Listed as a member of the 4As/ANA compensation-model task force while COO.
- Board member at Summer on the Cuyahoga.

## Latest updates

- **2026-02** — As CEO, commented on appointments of Stephanie Burris, Jill Lewis and Pato Sapir to leadership roles.
- **—** — Listed with Jamie Venorsky on the 4As 2026 Management Practitioners Forum agenda for Succession: Legacy vs. Return, addressing the agency’s 2025 ownership buyback.

## Links

- Website: https://mtllc.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottchapin
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/scottchapin

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Last updated: 2026-10-06