JMI Adds Three Senior Executives
Senior Vice President, Marketing, Chief Financial Officer and Vice President, Partnership Development Announced
ZIONSVILLE, IN – (January 11, 2010) – Global leading motorsports exclusive agency Just Marketing International (JMI) has further bolstered its executive corps through the addition of three proven professionals, it was announced today. Lauri Morrow Crawford, Kevin Thimjon and John Driscoll have joined JMI in the roles of Senior Vice President, Marketing, Chief Financial Officer and Vice President, Partnership Development, respectively.
Morrow Crawford joins JMI with experience leading business and brand strategy for world-class consumer packaged goods, consumer durables, retail and technology firms. She has built and led diverse marketing teams through business model transitions at Invensys and Trane, led retail marketing for Nike, managed highly competitive brands for Procter & Gamble and established a foundation in communications at PepsiCo. At JMI, she will serve as the Senior Vice President, Marketing and will oversee the agency’s Marketing, Communications, Creative Services and Ideation departments. Morrow Crawford possesses extensive global marketing experience, including throughout Asia, which will support JMI’s growing business interests in that region.
“Through her broad strategic and brand marketing background, Lauri Morrow Crawford will provide increased marketing functionality to JMI’s clients, including advancing our strategy, ideation, brand marketing, digital marketing and ROI capabilities,” said Jon Flack, Executive Vice President, Client Services for JMI.
Thimjon joins JMI with a substantial and proven performance record. He was previously the President and Chief Financial Officer of Bell Industries, Inc., and enjoyed prior success as the Chief Financial Officer of the Systems Integration business unit of Stanley Security Solutions, a division of The Stanley Works. Preceding that, Thimjon served in a series of high-ranking financial managerial roles including Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer of ISR Solutions.
“Kevin Thimjon comes to JMI with a solid and versatile record of proven financial management of large and diverse companies,” said Zak Brown, Founder and Chief Executive Officer for JMI. “The depth of his relevant business knowledge will be of great value to JMI today and for years to come.”
Prior to joining JMI, Driscoll most recently served as the Senior Vice President and Chief Brand Officer at Car and Driver and Road & Track, along with holding several other positions within that organization. He will serve as JMI’s Vice President, Partnership Development and will manage the Partnership Development team in North America, including satellite offices in Charlotte, Canada and Zionsville. His primary responsibility will be leading the JMI client solutions process in North America.
“John Driscoll is no stranger to JMI. We have known him for several years and appreciate his excellent reputation in the automotive world,” said John Church, Executive Vice President, Partnership Development for JMI. “John’s professional background and the fact that he is personally passionate about our industry make him an excellent fit for our company.”
All three executives will operate from JMI’s global headquarters located in Zionsville, Indiana.
“JMI continues to grow deeper and stronger through the addition of Lauri Morrow Crawford, Kevin Thimjon and John Driscoll, three talented and proven leaders,” said Brown. “We have high expectations of their contributions to the agency, and especially in their ability to deliver unique value to JMI’s current and future clients.”
About JMI
JMI is the global leader in motorsports marketing. JMI leverages its insider knowledge, influence and relationships to deliver creative, customized solutions to organizations that are looking for a differentiator through motorsports sponsorship to drive their business. JMI is an independent, full-service agency representing corporations in all forms of motorsports worldwide. With more than 140 staff globally, JMI operates six offices in four countries and manages over $300 million in annual motorsports investments. JMI’s client list is comprised of leading corporations, some of which include Apex-Brasil, Crown Royal, DIRECTV, Johnnie Walker, LG Electronics, SUBWAY® Restaurants, UPS and Verizon Wireless, among others. JMI’s clients participate in all major motorsports series, including NASCAR, Formula One World Championship, Izod IndyCar Series, Grand-Am, NHRA, FIA GT Championship, and the American Le Mans Series. For more information, please visit JMI on the worldwide web at www.justmarketing.com.
