Hutchinson previously served as CEO for the Nevada non-profit STEP2, and brings nearly three decades of executive leadership experience to oversee S360’s business operations.
Mari Hutchinson, CPA, has joined the strategic communications and public affairs firm, Strategies 360 (S360) as Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer. This role is designed to support the company’s long-term stability, sustainable growth, and organizational success following a change in ownership in January of this year.
S360 was purchased by the firm’s Nevada leader and former Speaker of the Assembly, John Oceguera. Hutchinson is the first hire under the new ownership and will serve the company in a dual role that supports the internal structure of the firm, while engaging with clients as an advisor.
“Mari offers the unique combination of big picture thinking with an eye for technical detail,” said Oceguera, S360’s CEO. “She will bring her deep leadership and advocacy experience to improve our internal organizational structures and grow our team’s impact as a knowledgeable advisor for staff, partners and clients alike.”
Mari came to S360 following fourteen years of service with STEP2 – a non-profit that supports women in addiction recovery and their children. She was responsible for the financial health of the organization, staff and board management, contract negotiations, and legislative advocacy on behalf of interests related to Nevada’s non-profit community, health and human services, drug policy and other related issues that impacted STEP2’s community and families. First as the CFO/COO, then as CEO, Mari sustained a strong organizational culture that ensured those who relied on their services had a safe and successful journey to recovery.
“I am very excited to foster S360’s vision as a transparent, vibrant, and growing company that does great work for our communities,” said Hutchinson. “I look forward to supporting a corporate culture where people can do great work, grow in their careers, and feel valued for the impact they make.”
Before engaging in non-profit service, Mari spent years working in the corporate world. For over a decade, she was Vice President and Certified Business Valuation Analyst at a real estate valuation firm. She began her career as an accountant with Deloitte LLP. Mari holds a Business Management degree from University of Nevada, Reno, and is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
You can connect with Mari and read her bio here.