Jack Kerigan :: STRATEGY

Jack Kerigan, Jr. created roadmaps to success for some of America's most respected brands, then applied that foundation to launch Kerigan Marketing in 2000. Jack was raised on the Florida Gulf Coast where he earned a Marketing degree from Florida State University, and later an MBA. Jack served a 12-year career with RJR Tobacco including RJR's Brand Marketing Group (Winston-Salem, NC) where he led the retail efforts of the SALEM brand nationally. He then took the reins of Community Coffee in Baton Rouge, LA (the nation's largest family-owned coffee company) as Director of Marketing where he delivered the company's first volume growth in over six years.

Jack launched Kerigan Marketing, in 2000, with a focus on helping small businesses grow to the next level with integrated marketing. He is a graduate of Leadership Baton Rouge and Leadership Bay (Panama City, Florida). He was recognized as one of the "Top 40 Under 40" by the Business Report. In 2001, he was selected as one of Gambit Magazine's "20 People to Watch" and also as one of FSU's "Notable Noles." He created the Marketing Plan for Louisiana's Audubon Golf Trail which won an HMSAI Gold Award and has led KMA to multiple ADDY Awards each year from 2002-2007. He created Kerigan Online to bring marketing leadership and graphic design expertise to clients looking for results-oriented web sites. ^back to top

Catherine Noël :: GRAPHIC DESIGN

Born and raised in the eclectic gumbo of New Orleans, Catherine Noël headed to Baton Rouge after receiving an art scholarship to LSU School of Design. She won local, regional, and national graphic design awards, and, after graduation, in 2002, went to work for a local advertising agency where she started their in-house design department. Catherine was awarded the Shining Star by the Baton Rouge Ad Federation for her work in the ADDYs. Catherine joined Kerigan in March 2004 and resides in Baton Rouge. She works with clients across the gulf coast, traveling between the two offices, where she gathers creative ideas to apply to client projects.

Sarah Gaskins :: WEB DEVELOPMENT

Valdosta, Georgia native Sarah Gaskins earned her B.A. in public relations from the University of Georgia, in 2004, then immediately set out for the Florida coast. With a background in computers and design, including creating and maintaining her hometown church web site, she knew that was the direction she wanted to follow. Sarah joined Kerigan in March 2006 and has taken the lead in developing the company's very successful email marketing program. Sarah has designed numerous web sites, including this one, and often partners with Catherine's design talents to build out the site thru programming.

Her journalism degree and programming skills make her a uniquely valuable asset for our client's electronic newsletters, an area which is growing rapidly for Kerigan. ^back to top

George Kelley :: ELECTRONIC MARKETING

Jack recruited George for the Kerigan team in summer, 2007 to expand the company's growing email marketing programs and to work with clients on improving their online presence through statistical reviews and Search Engine Optimization. George is a self-proclaimed "natural problem solver," and has always loved working with computers. George comes from Century 21 Gulf Coast Vacation Rentals where he was responsible for maintaining the online database and network trouble shooting for over 200 property owners who "want everything yesterday." George hit the ground running at Kerigan and is always

available to maintain our network and respond to client phone calls. George is very active in his church where contributes his time to handle their technical needs. ^back to top

Elaine Lerch :: ADMIN/MEDIA

Elaine joined Kerigan in early 2006 bringing a big-brand administrative background where she previously managed promotional kit packaging and point-of-purchase materials for Coca Cola USA, Nathan's Famous Hot Dogs, Golden Corral and Scripps Networks (HGTV/DIY/Food Network). Elaine's background in Marketing, Fulfillment and Account Management makes her a perfect fit at Kerigan where she handles all things administrative. You'll probably get Elaine when you call so be sure to say hi! ^back to top