Jana Rucker Email & Phone Number

Oklahoma City, OK, US

Work with aviation and aerospace industry clients to help make customers the hero of their stories. By understanding client business goals, mission, vision and values, together, we create compelling strategies that elevate their brand in ways that bring in new opportunities while allowing their teams to focus on growing core business instead of figuring.

Edmond, OK, US

Executive coaching is for leaders who want things to be different. They are looking for a change or they have important goals to reach. They come to coaching in order to be more effective or more satisfied in life and work, they come to develop new skills to help navigate life changes. Sometimes they want more from life: more peace of mind, more security.

Henderson, TN, US

Support the mission of the University to provide a quality education that integrates Christian faith, scholarship, and service, Freed-Hardeman University empowers students to develop their God-given talents for His glory.

Morrisville, North Carolina, US

(SmartSky ceased operations on 8/16/24)Strategic marketing, brand management and reputation strategy. Lead corporate marketing and communications efforts, as well as organizational development initiatives. Jana brings a discipline and clarity to marketing activities and messaging, both internal and external, contributing to significantly increased.

Morrisville, North Carolina, US

Senior Director of Marketing, Communications and Brand for SmartSky Networks, the recently launched Air-to-Ground inflight connectivity provider that powers the connected aircraft ecosystem for business aviation and regional airlines. Lead strategic marketing, internal and external communications and reputation management. Proud to be part of disrupting.

Searcy, AR, US

Served on the President’s cabinet as chief marketing officer and leader of undergraduate admissions (sales) and financial aid operations for a private Christian university of 5,000 students. Built a brand management and marketing platform. Revamped recruiting approach to implement best practices and utilize integrated marketing and communications.Acted as.

Searcy, AR, US

Responsible for leading University communications, public relations, publications, marketing, brand strategy and execution.

Melbourne, FL, US

Responsible for managing the branding and marketing efforts for this global connectivity provider for aviation. Business sectors served include business aviation, private aviation and military/government both US and abroad.Manage strategic marketing relationships with key partners including aircraft manufacturers, satellite network providers, and flight.

Chicago, Illinois, US

Define and execute marketing strategy for this online insurance placement and expertise platform for insurance agents. Grow the membership base and usage of the platform through client engagement and communication initiatives. Utilize multiple communications channels including SEM/SEO, social media, email, web content and PR. Drive an exceptional customer.

London, England, GB

Responsible for marketing communications, promotions and industry relations for Willis Commercial Network - North America.

Dallas, TX, US

Led marketing communications, promotions and industry relations for the Property & Casualty division of the nation's largest insurance wholesaler.

Overland Park, Kansas, US

• Led national third party retailer organization which included over 700 distribution points in the San Francisco Bay Area. Managed senior level relationships with Best Buy, Radio Shack, Good Guys and local retailers.
• Responsible for sales operations and maximizing the performance of each of 25 Sprint PCS retail stores and teams in the San Francisco Bay Area and Sacramento, for over 300 employees.
• Selected retail store sites, oversaw store startups from lease negotiations to construction to grand opening. Ensured ongoing sales success of each location.
• Facilitated staff and manager development through leadership summits, coaching and special assignments. Developed an excellent culture through training, career pathing and recognition.
• Created sales and marketing initiatives to meet area sales goals including traffic drivers, special promotions, events and ad campaigns. Drove sales gains of 35% in a difficult marketplace.

Overland Park, Kansas, US

• Led full spectrum of marketing efforts for Tampa, Orlando, Ft. Myers, Jacksonville and Tallahassee beginning at market launch through ongoing operations. Grand opened 25 retail stores.
• Provided marketing support to sales management teams to ensure development of appropriate tools and resources for effective sales efforts, including contests, POP, incentive programs, etc.
• Managed local execution of national advertising campaigns, public relations, and field training; consistently developed local programs that were implemented on a national level.
• Served as media spokesperson for Sprint PCS products, programs, and industry issues.

Overland Park, Kansas, US

Dallas, TX, US