Named one of  Charlotte’s Most Admired CEOs by the Charlotte Business Journal, Kelly Jo is a highly-motivated entrepreneur who is always eager to put her 23+ years of industry know-how to good use. She brings energy and excitement to every project she takes on and understands what is necessary to ensure clients stand out and achieve critical business success. Her expertise encompasses strategy development, proposal execution, digital marketing, project management, and brand consistency for clients ranging from small, local businesses to Fortune 500 companies. Kelly Jo’s collaborative approach and excellent communication skills provides her clients and partners with innovative, strategic solutions that drive results and accelerate business growth.  Kelly Jo launched Threaded Marketing Group in 2015 after being routinely tapped by industry contacts for her marketing expertise. Within six short months, she grew the firm exponentially. Six years later, she’s continued to grow the firm more than 200% year over year. Affectionately referred to as the fearless leader of TMG, Kelly Jo and her team have tripled their active client roster – 99% of which were referred by existing clients – an indicator of immense client satisfaction and trust. She is dedicated not only client success, but to a work environment in which all her employees thrive. Her open-door policy fosters a culture of communication and sincerity.   Kelly Jo graduated with a Marketing degree from the University of Central Florida (UCF) in 2004 with honors and was a finalist for the most prestigious award obtainable to a UCF student, the “Order of Pegasus”. She has served as a Board Member in numerous capacities for professional organizations including SMPS, and is an active member of CarolinaBUILT. She is a graduate of the Grinnell Leadership Decathlon class – a 10-month customized leadership development program — as well as a participant in the year-long Leaders Under 40 for the Charlotte-based Community Building Initiative. Kelly Jo earned her CPSM (Certified Professional Services Marketer) certification in 2008 and passed her LEED Green Associate exam in 2014.In addition to her business accolades, Kelly Jo is committed to bettering her own community. She is closely involved in philanthropic efforts and regularly contributes to local school initiatives, donates to a local scholarship fund for student veterans, and supports several families each month through nokidhungry.org. Under her leadership, TMG has also contributed a significant amount of time to the Racial Equality Institute (REI).