MEET THE INBOUND 281
DIGITAL MARKETING TEAM

Duane Kowalski

COO

Duane is the Chief Operating Officer at Inbound 281, where he turns strategy into scalable systems that deliver measurable results. A skilled technologist by training, he pairs precision and problem-solving with steady team leadership—building processes that keep projects on time, budgets on track, and client goals front and center. Duane oversees day-to-day operations, resource planning, and cross-functional collaboration across creative, media, and technology, ensuring consistent quality from the big picture down to the smallest details.

Clients value his calm, detail-driven approach and his commitment to clear communication, continuous improvement, and transparent reporting. Within the organization, he mentors leaders, streamlines workflows, and champions data-informed decisions that enable teams to move faster without compromising quality. He believes great marketing is equal parts strategy, craftsmanship, and relentless iteration—and he works to operationalize that belief every day.

When he’s off the clock, Duane recharges close to home—tending the garden, raising chickens, off-roading on forest trails, catching a football game, celebrating Halloween in style, and getting outdoors with his family whenever possible. That love of nature, hands-on care, and time with family shows up in his work, too—cultivating teams and client relationships that grow season after season.