FUEL’s Zachary Chastain honored with GSA Forty Under 40 selection
July 15, 2020
Zachary Chastain, Senior Digital Strategist at FUEL, a marketing agency in downtown Greenville, SC, has been selected for the inaugural group of GSA Business’s Forty Under 40. This list recognizes the success and community involvement of 40 professionals under age 40 who are making their mark on the Upstate from a mix of industry, professional, and community sectors.
Nominations were submitted by individuals, businesses, organizations, and colleagues and the final list of honorees determined by juried selection.
“When I was a teenager, I used to see awards like this and wonder if I could find enough success in my career to be honored. It was an early goal of mine, but it seemed out of reach,” said Chastain. “To me, being a GSA Forty Under 40 honoree is an opportunity to serve as an example for others to always work smart and work hard to achieve your goals, especially when they seem unattainable.”
Chastain’s career accomplishments began at age 15, when he started and grew a successful IT consulting business. After seven years in the IT industry, he worked for a global digital marketing agency based in Boston. In 2016, he was recognized by the head of brand marketing and advertising at Microsoft for an article he wrote about digital marketing and was featured on a list of industry thought leaders, which included the likes of Seth Godin, Ann Hadley, and Jay Baer. He joined FUEL in 2017 as Senior Digital Strategist. Chastain holds ten professional certifications across the IT and digital marketing industries and has written over 800+ answers to questions on Quora about digital marketing with nearly three million views. He is on the advisory board for the Anderson Districts 1 & 2 Career and Technology Center and mentors and speaks to students across the Upstate. Personally, he volunteers time with numerous upstate non-profit organizations.
“Zach has proven himself time and time again as a model employee, and we are thrilled to have him as a young leader on our team,” says Meredith Kinsey, COO of FUEL. “He has certainly helped FUEL grow, and we celebrate this well-deserved recognition as he continues to make his mark in his career and community.”
The Forty Under 40 Class of 2020 will be featured in a special section of GSA Business Report in September. This inaugural class will be honored in a virtual event broadcast on the GSA Business Report YouTube channel on Thursday, August 27. For more information on the GSA Forty Under 40 event, visit https://gsabusiness.com/events/gsa-forty-under-40-august-19-2020/
About FUEL
FUEL, a marketing agency in downtown Greenville, South Carolina, is a dynamic group of industry-leading experts who specialize in branding and marketing solutions for B2B and B2C companies. Using an integrated approach that blends strategy with storytelling and design, the FUEL team elevates brands, generates leads, and helps businesses grow. To learn more, visit fuelforbrands.com.
