CMA Team

Jeff is a featured speaker and columnist on various marketing and communications topics. He has been named Small Business Person of the Year by the Chamber of Commerce of Princeton, NJ, and was appointed to the Small Business Council of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. He was also named a regional finalist for Inc. magazine’s Entrepreneur of the Year Award and served on the editorial board of Mercer Business magazine. In 2011, Jeff was honored with Rider University’s Department of Communication and Journalism’s Alumni Achievement Award.

Jeff is also well-known in CMA’s surrounding areas for his community involvement. As a community leader who has previously served on the Board of Directors for the American Red Cross of Central New Jersey and a two term president of the Central Jersey Regional Chapter of the American Diabetes Association, Jeff has inspired CMA employees to volunteer for various company-wide community programs.

He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism from Rider University and presently serves on the Rider University Communications Advisory Board.

With over 20 years at CMA, Burt plays an integral role in the success of CMA and its clients, with an attention to detail and thoroughness that have proven to be vital assets in all aspects of daily business operations.

Prior to CMA, Burt worked with Merrill Lynch/Pierce, Fenner & Smith of Lawrenceville, NJ, where he served as a financial consultant responsible for overall business development and investment/financial planning for over 400 accounts valued over $10 million. In addition, he supervised manufacturing operations, managed varied aspects of human resources, and spearheaded troubleshooting and systems implementation at General Motors Corporation in Trenton, NJ.

Burt earned his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Rider University. He is also a member of the International Association for Financial Planning, the American Management Association, and the American Association of Individual Investors.

While serving as a major client communications conduit, Erin coordinates large-scale projects with an unmatched ability to multitask, making her a vital asset to each account team she leads.

A self-proclaimed golf aficionado, Erin knows a thing or two about the importance of staying a few inches ahead of the competition. Erin believes the strategies learned through playing golf have helped keep her up to par in her business life as well.

Erin earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Communications with a concentration in business and professional speech and a minor in marketing and advertising from Rider University. Erin currently serves on the Board of the New Jersey Communications, Advertising and Marketing Association (NJ CAMA) as their Vice President and Astras Chair.

Dave has won numerous awards for his design efforts from industry professional organizations including New Jersey Advertising Club, the New Jersey Communications, Advertising and Marketing Association, the Jersey Shore Advertising and Public Relations Association and the International Association of Business Communicators.

A passionate sports fan and participator, David’s strengths outside of his professional life enable him to contribute to the design and implementation of creative programs that are on target with client expectations.

David graduated from Kean University in New Jersey with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Professional Level Design Studies.

Christian’s creativity has been recognized with numerous marketing industry awards for marketing communications campaigns, taglines, print and broadcast advertising, website copy, direct marketing, speechwriting and public relations.

A theater enthusiast and author of several regional theater and off-Broadway plays, Christian applies this interest towards his writing skills and zest for creativity in the workplace, providing clients with attention-getting concepts and copy that yield successful campaigns.

Christian earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in English and Theatre from Trinity College, Connecticut.

Matt sharpened his interactive and design skills in several prior senior interactive developer positions. Outside of the office, Matt is an avid photographer, having won several awards from some of the industry’s most prestigious organizations for his work.

He holds a B.S. in computer science and a minor in fine arts from the University of South Carolina, Coastal. He currently serves on the Board of Directors of the New Jersey Communications, Advertising and Marketing Association (NJ CAMA) as Technology Chair.

Kelly gained experience working with an international trade association where she handled event management and marketing communications including direct mail, brochures and website content. Prior to working for the trade association, Kelly served as Development Manager for the New Jersey Foundation for Aging, handling all fundraising and marketing efforts, as well as the production of a statewide magazine geared toward issues important to baby boomers.

Outside of the office, Kelly is an avid photographer. She strives to obtain the perfect shot through patience and dedication, which she applies to her career in order to achieve client goals.

Kelly graduated from Gettysburg College in Pennsylvania with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Management and International Relations.

Kaitlin’s diverse background of strategic planning, direct media outreach, and event management make her a valuable asset to the CMA public relations department. She has made numerous successful matches between clients and reporters by keeping a finger on the pulse of the media and creatively suggesting angles that increase media attention.

In addition to “acing” the clients’ media goals in the office, Kaitlin, an avid tennis player, has been tearing up the competition on the courts all her life as well. The game of tennis offers lessons of give and take, sportsmanship and the drive to succeed, which Kaitlin often applies to the everyday tasks in her career.

Prior to CMA, Kaitlin previously worked for two major PR firms based in New York City. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from Rutgers University and completed courses on the inner-workings of non-profit organizations from the Foundation Center in New York City.

Ian has an extensive marketing background having developed business-to-business and business-to-consumer branding and direct response campaigns for both small and large scale companies such as Ascentive, LLC, Edison Worldwide and Comcast Corporation, Inc.

Outside of the office, Ian enjoys playing golf. The patience and attention to detail he has obtained from playing this intricate sport is a great asset when it comes to setting client strategies.

Ian received his Bachelor of Science with a concentration in mass marketing and advertising from West Virginia University.