Our Fearless Leaders.
The people behind Eire set us apart. From impressive client experiences to successful marketing programs, from sports and recreation to quirks and costumes, take a minute to learn a little something about our principle team members.
ellen best
Managing Partner.
As a strategic marketer with over 30 years of experience in the energy, financial services, retail consumer, member based associations and not-for-profit entities, Ellen is responsible for managing existing relationships, business development, professional development and agency performance. She is broadly recognized for her expertise in strategic planning, research insights, marketing communications planning and analytics. Prior to beginning her entrepreneurial adventure at Eire in 1997, Ellen was an Account Director at Wunderman Worldwide, leading clients in their direct and data-driven marketing efforts. Ellen currently works with clients including The American Bar Endowment, The American Dental Association, BP, ComEd, Discover, The Morton Arboretum and NiCor. She serves on the Executive Committee for The Catherine Cook School, and is the Committee Chair for Member Retention for the Women’s Energy Network. Eire is a WBENC certified diversity supplier/women owned business.
jim kearney
Partner.
Jim is a founding partner of Eire Direct and he is always looking new ways to do business and mine relationships. Always a creative marketer, Jim has helped clients in the oil and financial industries make money for years. He’s lent his marketing skills on a pro-bono basis to both SIDS of Illinois and First Candle, the national SIDS organization. He currently heads Angels for Hospice, the foundation arm of Angels Grace Hospice. Discover, Marathon and Valero are just a few of the businesses who have enjoyed Jim’s quest for the newest idea. And as he’s proud to say, he’s not afraid to work with other people that are smarter than he is. Together, great minds can accomplish great things.
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