Summary
Robert Gaines is a seasoned sales and digital marketing leader with over a decade of experience blending creative design, web development, and business strategy to grow small and regional enterprises. After nearly 20 years building Community Web Service into a full-service web, SEO, and accessibility practice, he now directs sales and business development at 2A Marketing while co-founding experiential marketing venture Arcade Elites. He brings hands-on technical roots—custom back-end scripting, CMS management, and accessibility work—combined with a proven track record in client relations and strategic campaign execution. Active in local civic and business organizations, Robert has held leadership roles including president of the Peculiar Area Chamber and VP of the Cass County Council on Aging, which informs his community-oriented approach to partnerships. He also has campaign management experience and a history of mentoring new contractors, demonstrating a knack for scaling teams and capabilities. Based in Peculiar, Missouri, he pairs entrepreneurial grit with pragmatic technical depth to help regional businesses punch above their weight.
11 years of coding experience
4 years of employment as a software developer
Associate's degree, Associate's degree at Metropolitan Community College-Longview
English, German