Jeff Ketner

Jeff Ketner is the founder and senior advisor of Ketner Group Communications, a leading public relations agency specializing in retail technology.13 He established the company over 30 years ago and has since built it into a go-to PR agency for retail technology companies.15

Career and Role

As the founder, Jeff Ketner focused on agency growth, direction, and client PR strategy, including media/analyst relations and content development.2 Recently, he transitioned to the role of founder and senior advisor, where he now concentrates on:

• Client success
• Strategy
• Business development for the agency1

This transition occurred in May 2023 when Catherine Seeds, who had been with the company for over 20 years, succeeded Jeff as president and CEO.4

Company Culture and Values

Jeff Ketner founded Ketner Group with the intention of creating a PR agency that:

• Surpasses client expectations
• Treats media as valued partners
• Prioritizes work-life balance for team members3

These core values have remained central to the company's ethos as it has grown and expanded its reach to clients throughout the U.S., Canada, and Europe.3

Personal Interests

Outside of his professional life, Jeff Ketner:

• Spends time with family and friends
• Enjoys traveling
• Is active in his church
• Is an avid reader
• Has strong opinions on various topics, including Mexican food, British procedurals, grammar, and the greatest guitar players of all time1

Jeff Ketner's LinkedIn username is jeff-ketner-7b297a, as mentioned in the query.