Grant Carmichael

CEO & President

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 About Me

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.