Meet Grant Charmichael
Grant Carmichael, MBA, CISSP, GCSA, is the Founder and Chief Strategist at EVANCED, a digital marketing firm based in Woodstock, GA. With a rare blend of expertise in both cybersecurity and marketing, Grant brings 20+ years of experience helping financial advisors and business leaders turn complex digital challenges into measurable growth.
About Grant
Grant Carmichael, MBA, CISSP, GCSA, is the Founder and Chief Strategist at EVANCED, a digital marketing firm based in Woodstock, GA. With a rare blend of expertise in both cybersecurity and marketing, Grant brings 20+ years of experience helping financial advisors and business leaders turn complex digital challenges into measurable growth.
While building EVANCED, he served in senior security roles at Ernst & Young, Northside Hospital, and Floyd Medical Center — leading high-impact IT and security initiatives for Fortune 50 clients and major healthcare organizations.
Today, Grant and his team specialize in crafting powerful brand messaging, high-converting websites, and marketing funnels backed by strategic SEO and PPC campaigns. His technical mindset and creative problem-solving make him a trusted guide for companies ready to stand out online and scale with confidence.
Education & Certifications
- Adjunct Professor – Business Technology
- Bachelors of Science in Information Systems
- Masters in Business Administration
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional
- GIAC Cloud Security Automation
- Google Certified Partner
Hobbies & Interests
- Camping and surfing with Katie, Hadley, and Hensley
- Annual hunting & fishing trips with my brother and dad
- Call me when things break — I love to fix things
- Kayak fishing and cruising the mountains on my motorcycle
- Watching my girls play sports
FUN FACT!
I’ve accidentally gone over a waterfall, been hit head-on by a car on an ATV, and run an ultra-marathon — suggesting I may have nine lives and questionable judgment at times.