Instructors
Ann Kidd
CAREER JOURNEY
Ann's path to Managing Director of Brand & Talent twisted through consulting, to general management, and finally back to her passion for marketing. Ann brings formal training in integrated marketing to her experience in general business management. Previously Ann was GM at both a retail and wholesale organization and a specialty food organization. In her current role, she has helped her firm nearly double in four years through the support of multiple acquisitions, development of a strong recruiting engine, and creative problem solving. Ann is most proud of the professional, structured, and exceptional marketing efforts of her team—the true differentiator for the Firm’s efforts! Ann was recently recognized as a Crain’s Chicago Business 2022 Notable Leader in Community Development for her work on Women’s Advocacy in Business, with Girl Scouts, and as a Board Director for Arden Shore Children and Family Services.
WHY THEY'RE SHARING THEIR EXPERTISE AT SUMMIT
Many organizations struggle with the overlap between Marketing and Human Resources. This past year, Ann took on a newly created role overseeing and integrating both functions. She believes building great teams is an integral part of building strong brands—and thus driving revenue. Ann is looking forward to sharing her team's efforts, war stories, and learnings.
WHEN THEY'RE NOT WORKING YOU CAN FIND THEM...
...With her fingers in the soil, baking something yummy in the kitchen, promoting Arden Shore, camping with her Girl Scout Troop, hiking the national parks, or curling up with a good book.
Jennifer Disharoon
CAREER JOURNEY
Jennifer has worked in professional services marketing for the past 25 years specializing in targeted marketing campaigns and communications. Since joining GRF CPAs & Advisors (GRF) in 2016, Jennifer has been part of a senior leadership team that has led the firm to nearly double in size (both revenue and number of team members) over the past 6 years. Along the way, GRF has “earned its stripes” to compete with much larger firms in the industry for both clients and talent.
WHY THEY'RE SHARING THEIR EXPERTISE AT SUMMIT
The war for talent rages on - and your marketing team can help! Jennifer is passionate about leveraging the same skills, tools, and resources we already devote to external marketing campaigns to support our firms’ hiring and retention goals. Is it our job to help the firm recruit talent and cultivate firm culture? You may have to start the conversation, but of course it is! Professional services marketers have the talent and drive to help their firms achieve big results.
WHEN THEY'RE NOT WORKING YOU CAN FIND THEM...
...Serving on the Executive Committee of Iona Senior Services, a nonprofit focused on improving the lives of senior citizens in Washington, DC.
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