Fort Worth, TX – Kearley and Company, a full-service marketing and branding firm, is proud to announce the addition of Jessica Smith as Director of Client Relationships.
“Jessica brings a wealth of financial industry knowledge, including experience as Vice President of Marketing for large financial institutions and marketing and business development leadership for fintechs serving the financial industry,” said Elisa Rode, CEO of Kearley and Company. “She’s been a Kearley client for several years, so bringing her on officially feels like welcoming family. We’re thrilled to have her on the team.”
A native of the Houston area, Jessica holds a Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations and Communications from Sam Houston State University, where she was a member of both the Honors Society and the university dance team. She earned a Digital Marketing Certification from Rice University in 2021, is a graduate of the Southwest CUNA Management School, and is a certified Credit Union Development Educator (CUDE).
Her career achievements include being named a Houston Business Journal 40 Under 40 honoree, receiving CUNA’s Dora Maxwell Social Responsibility Honorable Mention, and being selected as the inaugural recipient of the Cornerstone Credit Union League’s International CUDE Scholarship. As a credit union marketing leader, Jessica’s work has been recognized with numerous Pinnacle Marketing Awards for Brand Awareness, Business and Community Development, Public Relations, Website Design, and Radio Advertising.
In her role at Kearley, Jessica will lead accounts services as well as business development for Kearley.
About Kearley and Company:
Founded in 1981 and headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, Kearley and Company is a strategic marketing and branding firm serving clients nationwide. With deep expertise across multiple industries—including financial services (with a strong focus on credit unions), construction, and healthcare—Kearley delivers innovative, results-driven solutions that help businesses grow and thrive.
The agency is also proud of its long-standing commitment to supporting cancer-related nonprofits, including the Rutledge Cancer Foundation. Guided by a “People-Helping-People” philosophy, Kearley is dedicated to creating meaningful, measurable impact for every client, every day.
