Jen Brady, CEO & President

Jen Brady founded Fred & Associates, Inc. in 2005 after determining there was a niche not being filled by other marketing companies: candor and agility. She applies her own brand of creative problem solving and a balanced attitude, including important values such as integrity, candor, and quality service.

Jen's success, in large part, is dependent upon the ability to forge long lasting connections through quality work, industry service, and accountability. A great deal of personal attention goes into creating and maintaining these relationships often resulting in long-term partnerships.

Jen is a graduate of The University of Michigan. She is the acting President for the Chicago Interactive Marketing Association (CIMA). Jen is a frequent industry speaker. She enjoys traveling and yoga, and is a marathoner and triathlete. Prior to founding FRED, she was most recently at Starcom Mediavest where she worked on client accounts such as Allstate, U.S. Army, Disney, and Hallmark.

Jacki Bloom, Senior Director of Marketing and Media

Jacki Bloom is FRED's Senior Director of Marketing and Media. Jacki's 5+ years of media experience spans across the planning, negotiating, and buying of national broadcast, national print, and out of home channels. In addition to spearheading successful media campaigns, Jacki also focuses on account management and new business efforts. While at Mindshare, New York, and SpaceTime Media, Jacki worked on national and local brands including Unilever, Solo Cup, Jimmy John's, Remington, Chicago Board of Options Exchange, RSM McGladrey, and Strom Products.

Jacki is a graduate of Loyola University Chicago and is an active volunteer for the Chicago Interactive Marketing Association (CIMA) among other numerous non-profits and charitable organizations.

Contact Us:

Fred & Associates, Inc.
2054 W. Pierce Ave.
Chicago, IL  60622
t: 312.607.1400
f: 312.803.2103
info@fredassociates.com