Douglas Wilson Companies Welcomes Chief Marketing Officer and VP Stephen Walton

New CMO addition positions DWC to grow existing client relationships and launch new business initiatives

SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#receivership--Douglas Wilson Companies (DWC), a national leader in specialized business, receivership, and real estate services, is pleased to announce the addition of Stephen Walton as chief marketing officer and vice president.

This new role for DWC enables the company to focus on long-term strategic planning and partnerships across its business channels. These include receivership and fiduciary services, real estate development, and legacy asset and real estate advisory services. Walton’s extensive experience in corporate marketing and development directly supports DWC’s marketing and growth initiatives.

“We are thrilled to welcome Steve Walton to the DWC executive leadership team,” said DWC CEO and Chairman Douglas Wilson. “Steve’s impressive track record in marketing and new business development across major business sectors will enable DWC to continue on the company’s growth trajectory, including expansion in both existing and new markets.”

In his role as chief marketing officer and vice president for DWC, Walton is responsible for designing and leading the organization’s corporate brand marketing and reputation as well as community engagement, media relations, and business development. As an executive leadership team member, Walton drives DWC’s growth across existing and new business channels.

“Steve Walton is a revenue enabler with a demonstrated ability to navigate highly regulated and competitive markets. We are eager to work with Steve on achieving DWC’s growth initiatives,” said DWC President Michele Vives. “From our role as a trusted fiduciary to our position as a leader in real estate development and advisory services, we look forward to working with Steve on our plans and objectives so we may best serve our clients in today’s dynamic market environment.”

From 2015 to 2023, Walton was regional head of marketing at Polsinelli, one of the top-performing law firms in the U.S. Throughout his career, Walton held a number of senior positions at large pharmaceutical and financial services companies including AstraZeneca, Pfizer, and Bank of America where he led marketing and communications to support the company’s pipeline and assets from inception to commercialization. He is based in Phoenix, Arizona.

About Douglas Wilson Companies

With its roots in the development business, Douglas Wilson Companies (DWC) was founded in 1989 after completing the iconic Symphony Towers mixed-use city block in downtown San Diego. DWC is currently engaged in workout and receivership services, land entitlement and brokerage, senior housing development, and a thriving practice in real estate and wealth-transfer advisory services for legacy families and large private, public and non-profit institutions.

Headquartered in San Diego, DWC has offices in Washington D.C., San Francisco, Phoenix, Los Angeles and Orange County. To learn more, visit www.douglaswilson.com

Michele Vives, mvives@douglaswilson.com (619) 906-4376
Barbara Metz, Metz PR metzpr@gmail.com (858) 735-7966