Tonya Wren
Tonya Wren is an accomplished marketing professional with nearly two decades of experience driving growth through digital marketing, content creation, graphic design, and website development. Currently serving as a Senior Marketing leader at Cotality, she is known for transforming complex strategies into measurable results that elevate brand visibility and business performance. A continuous learner, Tonya has strengthened her expertise through industry-recognized certifications from Google, HubSpot, and Pragmatic Institute, combining technical knowledge with creative execution to deliver impactful campaigns.
Before transitioning into marketing, Tonya spent 10 years in law enforcement as a police officer, focusing on domestic violence cases and crimes against children. This chapter of her career shaped her resilience, discipline, and determination—qualities that continue to define her professional approach today. Working in a male-dominated field both in law enforcement and later in marketing, she developed a strong sense of perseverance and adaptability. Her early life experiences, including the loss of both parents at a young age, instilled in her a deep sense of responsibility and drive that has fueled her success.
Highly competitive and goal-oriented, Tonya consistently pushes herself to grow, evolve, and achieve at the highest level. Outside of her professional life, she embraces an active lifestyle and a strong connection to the outdoors, enjoying activities such as camping, hunting, and off-roading. She is also an engaged member of the Jeep community, reflecting her adventurous spirit and love for exploration. Grounded in the belief of simply being a good person, Tonya brings authenticity, strength, and passion to everything she does—both in her career and in her personal life.
• Google certifications
• Pragmatic certifications
• HubSpot certifications
• University of Central Oklahoma Bachelor of Arts - BA, Criminal Justice
• Oklahoma State University - Accounting
• Northshore's Finest
• Buddy - Miracle League Northshore
• Volunteer - Special Olympics
What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to being very goal-driven and competitive. I have a strong drive to work harder and push myself further. What's interesting is that I compete with myself as much as I do with anybody else. It's that internal competition and self-motivation that really keeps me going and helps me achieve my goals. This mindset has served me well throughout my career, whether I was working as a police officer or now in marketing.
What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
The best career advice I've ever received was to be flexible and learn to bend. This advice has been invaluable throughout my career transitions and challenges, helping me adapt to different situations and industries.
What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
My advice to young women entering the industry is simple: don't let anybody tell you you can't do something. When I worked as a police officer, I always had people going, 'oh, well, you can't do that, you can't do that, you can't do that,' but you can. You can do anything you want to do. You just sometimes have to work a little harder. I've worked in male-dominated fields throughout my career, and I've learned that breaking through those barriers is possible when you refuse to accept limitations others try to place on you.
What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
The biggest challenge in my field right now is working in a male-dominated industry. Being able to get past that and break through those barriers is something I continue to navigate. It requires persistence and determination to establish yourself and be taken seriously in an environment where women are underrepresented.
What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
I know it sounds really simple, but the most important value to me in both my work and personal life is just to be a good person and be kind. These fundamental values guide everything I do, and I believe that kindness and being a good person are the foundation for success in any area of life.