Nick Kastner, interactive marketing director

"I'm thankful everyday to be able to work with such awesome clients and co-workers. There aren't many organizations like Red Clay."

In his role at Red Clay Interactive, Nick leads a team of marketing associates in charge of the online marketing budgets and efforts for multiple clients in various industries. His experience and financial background offer clients a unique approach to marketing and project management.

Nick is a magna cum laude graduate of Piedmont College with both an undergraduate degree in marketing and a master's in managerial leadership. He is also an honor graduate of the ABA School of Bank Marketing and Management, which was held at Northwestern University. Nick's career began in financial services marketing as Marketing Research and Technology Coordinator for Cornelia, GA-based Community Bank & Trust, and prior to joining Red Clay, Assistant Vice President of marketing at GB&T.

During his career, Nick has won numerous awards for his efforts in interactive marketing including the 2006 ABA SBMM James H. Donnelly Award of Excellence and the 2007 Piedmont College Alumni Pacesetter Award. He has had numerous articles and interviews published in the ABA Bank Marketing Magazine and his financial marketing efforts have been used in training materials for the Community Bankers Association.

In addition to his role at Red Clay Interactive, Nick also serves as an adjunct professor of marketing at Gainesville State College and as an instructor at the ABA School of Bank Marketing and Management. He continues to serve the community by being on the board of directors for Interactive Neighborhood for Kids, the Piedmont College Alumni Association and the John Jarrard Foundation. Nick and his wife, Brandy, are active members of Riverbend Baptist Church, and they have two children.