Kris Skavish

Kris is Co-CEO and co-founder of Two Octobers, where she leads client delivery, marketing, sales, and operations. Her career has always sat at the intersection of technology, business, and people—first as a product leader guiding companies through digital transformation, and now as a champion for data-driven marketing. Before starting Two Octobers, Kris helped organizations navigate the shift from print to digital, leading product and marketing for companies building local search platforms, online communities, and large-scale geographic content networks. Her product mindset remains core to how she solves problems—balancing curiosity, rigor, and practicality to drive growth for both clients and teams.

As a leader, Kris is known for turning complexity into clarity. Whether solving operational challenges or advising marketing leaders, she helps people see what matters most, focus on the highest-impact work, and move forward with confidence. Her approach is thoughtful and collaborative, grounded in the belief that effective teams—and successful businesses—are built on transparency, learning, and shared purpose.

Kris comes from a family of women entrepreneurs and is a fifth-generation Coloradan. She holds a degree from Cornell University, is a former board chair and active member of B Local Colorado, and continues to find energy in helping businesses, people and gardens grow.