ABOUT Bader Rutter

The world’s b2b agency in USA

We’re Bader Rutter: the #1 U.S. B2B agency for three of the past four years. We believe the best way to drive positive change with your marketing is to think big and keep good company. We can help with both. 

Headquartered in Milwaukee with a Chicago office and employees working across 18 states, we’re a full-service agency of around 200 professionals always striving to make the next leap forward. While our biggest clients have global footprints, we are undeniably Midwestern. Our heritage lies in agriculture; in fact, we’ve topped AgriMarketing magazine’s rankings 28 times. Yet, over time, we’ve navigated that world’s complexities, audiences and channels so well, we’ve grown into adjacent categories such as pet care, and food and beverage. Today, our client partners span everything from Purina to McCain Foods and John Deere to the Milwaukee Bucks, in addition to decades+ relationships with Corteva and Zoetis.

Our philosophy is to know the business, honor the audience and keep our promises. Simple? Yes. But that’s how we won B2B Agency of the Year in 2023. So, how can we help you think big for your brand?

KEY PEOPLE

Jeff Young
Chairman
Jeff began his career in publishing and has deep experience with blue-chip clients such as Zoetis, Pfizer and Corteva Agriscience. He currently leads Bader Rutter as chairman.
David Jordan
CEO
As a seasoned marketing leader with deep expertise in agriculture, food and pet care, David has built and led Bader Rutter teams driving growth for top brands such as Zoetis, John Deere and McCain Foods. As an executive board member of BBN, he collaborates on global B2B marketing strategy. A University of Illinois graduate, he remains active in dairy cattle genetics, earning global recognition for his Jerseys.
Rodger Jones
Director, Brand Asset Management
For more than 30 years, Rodger has contributed to building business for clients through brand management, strategic planning, creative thinking and concept development. Rodger also has worked for several U.S. agencies and in Manchester and London, U.K. He is a co-developer of BBN’s proven and effective Brand Asset Management (BAM) model.
Ned Brown
Chief Creative Officer
Ned is Bader Rutter’s chief creative officer and has worked on iconic brands such as Porsche, Corona and Sea-Doo. He’s also worked on Buffalo Wild Wings, Publix, Adidas, Audi, Intel, HBO, Orville Redenbacher and Florida’s Natural orange juice. He brings his creative leadership to Bader Rutter’s strong supply chain and farm-to-fork businesses.
Gina Tomilonus
BBN Coordinator, Marketing Manager
An eight-year veteran of Bader Rutter, Gina applies her incisive mind and driven work ethic to building the agency’s brand and new business efforts. From her first position as a production artist, through her time as a graphic designer and now as marketing manager responsible for all agency promotional efforts, Gina exemplifies grace under pressure, handling her high-output role with minimal drama.

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