The Denver Business Journal has named AdCellerant CEO and Co-Founder Brock Berry as a winner of the 2024 Most Admired CEO Award, identifying him as a leader driving success in his business and throughout the greater Denver metro community. This recognition highlights Brock’s dedication to making Madison Avenue-level marketing accessible to Main Street businesses and investment in the success and growth of his team.
“Brock’s recognition as one of Denver’s Most Admired CEOs is incredibly well-deserved. His vision, leadership, and unwavering dedication to our clients and our team have driven AdCellerant’s success,” said Adam Lee, Chief Business Development Officer of AdCellerant. “Brock has always prioritized innovation and creating growth opportunities, and this award is a testament to his positive impact on our company and the broader community. We’re excited to continue building on his established momentum under his guidance.”
Key Achievements Under Brock’s Leadership
Brock’s recognition comes during a time of growth and transformation at AdCellerant. Under his guidance, the company has achieved several key milestones over the past 12 months.
- AdCellerant celebrated the rare achievement of making it to the Inc. 5000 list for the seventh consecutive year. This year, AdCellerant ranked 2,196 overall, 60 in Colorado, 245 in the business products and services category, and 49 in the Denver-Aurora-Lakewood area.
- AdCellerant continued to commit to hearing from our partners and ensuring we develop new features and products based on feedback. Some of our most recent products include:
- Brock was named an Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2024 Mountain West Award finalist. He was one of 40 regional entrepreneurs selected as finalists by an independent panel of judges. The candidates were evaluated based on their demonstration of building long-term value through entrepreneurial spirit, purpose, growth, and impact, among other core contributions and attributes.
- AdCellerant achieved an ISO 27001 certification, the internationally recognized standard for information security management, through CPSI Certifications Inc. This milestone demonstrates AdCellerant’s commitment to the highest information security and data protection standards.
- AdCellerant gained a growth equity partner, Clearview Capital, a pivotal move that positioned AdCellerant for accelerated growth and expanded opportunities.
- AdCellerant achieved a B Corp certification, a testament to Brock’s commitment to social responsibility and sustainable business practices.
- AdCellerant acquired Blue Orchid, a managed advertising operations agency. Integrating Blue Orchid’s expertise and client portfolio into AdCellerant’s dynamic product suite enhances our company’s capabilities and broadens our services.
- AdCellerant recently celebrated ten years in business, evolving into a company characterized by innovation, partnership, and an unwavering commitment to a people-first mindset and culture.
“I am honored to be named one of the Most Admired CEOs by the Denver Business Journal, especially alongside such remarkable local business leaders,” said Brock Berry, CEO and Co-Founder of AdCellerant. “This recognition reflects my efforts and the dedication and talent of our incredible team of 210 people at AdCellerant. I’m also deeply grateful for my business partner, AdCellerant COO, my wife, and my best friend, Shelby Carlson, whose leadership and support have been crucial to our success. Together, we’re making high-quality digital marketing accessible for businesses everywhere. I’m proud of our accomplishments and excited about the future as we continue to drive innovation, growth, and positive impact in the Denver community and beyond.”
To learn more about the full list of honorees, visit Denver Business Journal.
About the DBJ Most Admired CEO Award
This award identifies the chief executives driving success and change at their places of business and within the greater Denver metro area. The nominees are judged by an editorial panel and scored based on their contributions to company success, civic engagement, and career achievements.
