People

Managing partners Brad Carsten, Donna Meier and Jen Novak have been helping brands own the moment since 1998 by reaching consumers with passion, honesty and “wow” factor. They’ve been on the front lines, shaping an emerging discipline now known as experiential marketing.

Things have certainly become more sophisticated since the “hit the road with a truck” days but even as the stakes have risen for brands, our philosophy has remained the same. Javelin delivers ROI, changes perceptions, builds affinity, creates content, drives word-of-mouth, powers SEO, builds brands and fuels intent to purchase.

Want to talk? Find us below.

Job Title
Senior Partner
What I Really Do
Take over 20 years of experience and apply it generously to all aches and pains, be it for client, vendor or staff.
Inspires Me
Anyone who gets up tougher than they were when they got knocked down.
Claim to Fame
Picking two awesome partners.
Favorite Way to Spend Vacation
At sea.
Guilty Pleasure
Fine, fine, fine cigars.
Currently Reading
“The Crying of Lot 49” by Thomas Pynchon.
Ideal Escape From Cyberspace
Golf.
Job Title
Senior Partner
What I Really Do
Manage account service teams, agency profitability and day to day agency business.
Inspires Me
Beautiful beaches on a warm summer day. Great music, family and friends.
Claim to Fame
Picking two awesome partners.
Favorite Way to Spend Vacation
Surrounded by the ocean waves, boogie boarding, playing in the sun.
Guilty Pleasure
Great wine.
Currently Reading
“Wikibrands”
Ideal Escape From Cyberspace
The gym, bike riding, or getting together with friends.
Job Title
Senior Partner
What I Really Do
Constantly travel. Create meetings Attend meetings. Send email ad nauseam.
Inspires Me
Young people with a really sharp mind. True athletes.
Claim to Fame
Picking two awesome partners.
Favorite Way to Spend Vacation
On the beach with a good book. Boogie boarding when the waves are really strong.
Guilty Pleasure
Chocolate covered blackberries. Watching “Talk Soup” in bed.
Currently Reading
“Freedom” by Jonathan Franzen
Ideal Escape From Cyberspace
Snuggling up with flat-faced dogs. Laughing with my kids.
Job Title
Executive Creative Director
What I Really Do
Connect ideas with opportunities.
Inspires Me
People who have the passion and energy to take risks, and the ability to crash gracefully.
Claim to Fame
I’m not famous but my car is: ‘64 Chevy Impala SS.
Favorite Way to Spend Vacation
Covered in sunblock and filled with oysters.
Guilty Pleasure
Beer in a can. Jaques magazine. “Real Housewives” (Orange County).
Currently Reading
“The Moviegoer” and “Where The Wild Things Are”
Ideal Escape From Cyberspace
Never been captured.
Job Title
Director of Marketing
What I Really Do
Devour an obscene amount of information (pop culture, research, media, etc.), analyze, then extrapolate the tasty bits for use with clients and our proprietary properties. Write. Serve as social media Sherpa. Talk creatives down from the proverbial ledge. Herd cats.
Inspires Me
Intelligence. Beauty in nature. People with deep passions. The right four chords.
Claim to Fame
Addressed the Governor as designated lobbyist for all Junior Leagues of Missouri, regarding health legislation for women and children. Received hug from VP Biden. Was awarded VIP pass to Talayna’s Karaoke Bar.
Favorite Way to Spend Vacation
Adventure followed by relaxation, capped with cocktails and laughter under a beautiful sunset. No baking in the sun all day for me – I’m Irish!
Guilty Pleasure
7-11 chili dogs. DamnYouAutoCorrect.com.
Currently Reading
A stack of magazines including Dwell and Filter. A biography of The Clash. “I’m Looking Through You”, a memoir of growing up in a haunted house. “Microtrends”, a look at opportunities surrounding minute sociological changes.
Ideal Escape From Cyberspace
Playing or listening to live music. Frolicking with dogs. Laughing with friends.
Job Title
…
What I Really Do
Create awe-inspiring connections between consumers and brands, from start to finish. I’m a brainstorming creative powerhouse in the beginning, the guy that makes things happen on event day and I pull off miraculous feats every day in between.
Inspires Me
Music – all kinds of music. Live shows are best, but I do have a love for vinyl.
Claim to Fame
Before I was a marketer, I worked in the radiology field taking X-Rays/CT/MRI, and I’ve scanned the bones of some of St. Louis’s most famous sports icons.
Favorite Way to Spend Vacation
On the road to catch a great show. I once road-tripped it across multiple state lines to see U2′s 360 tour, the largest scale, most mind-blowing tour ever produced to date.
Guilty Pleasure
Candy. I literally become a kid in a candy store if there are Swedish Fish, Sour Patch Kids, or Twizzlers around.
Currently Reading
“Fader”, “Rolling Stone”, “Spin”, “XLR8R”, music blogs, and whatever else I trip over in the process.
Ideal Escape From Cyberspace
A 3D movie – iPhone off, those sexy 3D glasses on, and my mind ready to be blown away with visual candy. (And of course there’s a bag of real candy to the side.)
Job Title
Accounting Manager
What I Really Do
Keep the money flowing.
Inspires Me
A perfectly formatted Excel spreadsheet.
Claim to Fame
Starred in “Kung Fu KC: Rise of the Fur Coat Dragon”
Favorite Way to Spend Vacation
Traveling to exotic corners of the world.
Guilty Pleasure
Ebay and Amazon.com.
Currently Reading
“Twilight Saga Collection” on Kindle
Ideal Escape From Cyberspace
Biking anywhere, especially along the Mississippi River.
Job Title
Account Director
What I Really Do
Budgets. Logistics planning. Vendor management. Build client relationships. Budgets. More budgets.
Inspires Me
Fashion, history, family and friends.
Claim to Fame
I was Jump Rope for Heart’s largest fundraiser at St. Stephen Protomartyr… circa 1990. Yeah, it’s kind of a big deal. : )
Favorite Way to Spend Vacation
On a beach, sipping delicious frozen drinks and an occasional adventurous activity like hiking, fishing, or boating.
Guilty Pleasure
Celeb trash magazines, Snickers and lots of Facebook.
Currently Reading
“Chelsea Chelsea, Bang Bang”…it’s not the most intellectual book I have read, but it provides a great laugh and I love a woman who tells it like it is.
Ideal Escape From Cyberspace
Anything outdoors….camping, BBQs, floating, swimming, running, volleyball, etc.
Job Title
Account Executive
What I Really Do
Provide clients with meticulously planned events that reach their target consumers.
Inspires Me
Music
Claim to Fame
In September 2006, I threw out the first pitch at Wrigley Field — dressed as Popeye.
Favorite Way to Spend Vacation
A beach and a book.
Guilty Pleasure
Reality TV.
Currently Reading
Everything written by Marian Keyes.
Ideal Escape From Cyberspace
Concerts and St. Louis Cardinal games.
Job Title
Account Coordinator
What I Really Do
Logistics, budgets, timelines, staffing, and event execution.
Inspires Me
Setting little goals for myself. I always have something that I am working towards.
Claim to Fame
In 2010, I was first runner-up to Miss Missouri in both the American and USA systems. 2011 will be my year… hopefully!
Favorite Way to Spend Vacation
Any place warm! I have problems sitting still, so I like to go sightseeing, walk along the boardwalk, hike, shop, etc. However, I usually do leave a little time to lay on the beach and soak up some rays.
Guilty Pleasure
Tostitos chips with shredded cheese. I could eat that for every meal!
Currently Reading
“Us”, “People” and “OK!” magazines. I guess should pick up an actual book sometime; especially since my mom’s a librarian.
Ideal Escape From Cyberspace
Going on walks with friends and just talking, gossiping and laughing.
Job Title
Manager of Production
What I Really Do
I manage the logistical side of events: building set elements, managing touring staff, DOT trucking requirements, event production and sponsorship management.
Inspires Me
Traveling to nice places that I wouldn’t ordinarily go.
Claim to Fame
Spent legitimate time in 49 of the 50 states – outside of an airport. I am still waiting for an event to be booked in Alaska.
Favorite Way to Spend Vacation
At a Tiki bar somewhere on the coast of any ocean in a tropical area.
Guilty Pleasure
Sampling our client’s products!
Currently Reading
“Rolling Stone” magazine
Ideal Escape From Cyberspace
See favorite way to spend a vacation….
Job Title
Account Executive
What I Really Do
Troubleshoot, create, plan, budget, execute and manage. Often these overlap and reoccur throughout the process.
Inspires Me
Organization. Impassioned colleagues. Light at the end of the tunnel.
Claim to Fame
Once made 7 free throws – more than my opponent – during the half-time show at the Milwaukee Bucks area, resulting in a free trip to New Orleans.
Favorite Way to Spend Vacation
On a beach with my wife, friends and a cocktail (or two).
Guilty Pleasure
Taco Bell – and I don’t care if the meat’s real or not. I’m only allowed on very rare occasions.
Currently Reading
“Sh*t My Dad Says” by Justin Halpern
Ideal Escape From Cyberspace
Watching the Pack. Open-wheeled racing. Putzing around with anything mechanical.
Job Title
Junior Account Executive
What I Really Do
Assist on any and all projects, research, build decks, communicate with client, etc.
Inspires Me
Africa. World Cup/soccer in general. Fundraising for a good cause. Learning about different cultures. Good vocabularies.
Claim to Fame
Attending eight matches during the 2010 World Cup. Cage diving with great white sharks off the coast of South Africa.
Favorite Way to Spend Vacation
African safari or relaxing on a remote beach.
Guilty Pleasure
Nutella. Cheesecake. “Gossip Girl”. Shoe shopping.
Currently Reading
“The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet’s Nest” and “800 Essential Words for the GRE”.
Ideal Escape From Cyberspace
The gym. A good restaurant.
Job Title
Jr. Art Director
What I Really Do
I create the imagery to bring concepts and ideas to life for our clients.
Inspires Me
Loud music, cartoons, and awesomely talented artists.
Claim to Fame
Creating crazy shirt designs.
Favorite Way to Spend Vacation
With friends – and doing something reckless.
Guilty Pleasure
Shopping for clothes…yeah.
Currently Reading
Art magazines Elephant, Juxtapoz, and Hi-Fructose
Ideal Escape From Cyberspace
A skatepark, a canvas, and a party.
Job Title
Junior Account Executive
What I Really Do
Trying to get settled as the new kid, helping on all the projects I can.
Inspires Me
Architecture and vintage jewelry.
Claim to Fame
I quite possibly own the most nail polish out of anyone in St. Louis.
Favorite Way to Spend Vacation
Shopping for unique finds at re-sale stores.
Guilty Pleasure
Disney Channel and Straub’s chicken salad
Currently Reading
“Coco Chanel: The Legend and the Life”.
Ideal Escape From Cyberspace
Shopping absolutely anywhere with my mom.
Job Title
Lifestyle Specialist
What I Really Do
I sell fantasy.
Inspires Me
People.
Claim to Fame
Making it happen.
Favorite Way to Spend Vacation
On a beach.
Guilty Pleasure
Vanilla Häagen-Dazs and oatmeal cookies.
Currently Reading
“Decoded” by Jay-Z.
Ideal Escape From Cyberspace
A steam room.
Job Title
NY Event Manager
What I Really Do
Plan, coordinate and execute events for Grey Goose.
Inspires Me
Kids, smiling strangers and NY taxi drivers.
Claim to Fame
6th grade spelling bee champ. (I beat an 8th grader.)
Favorite Way to Spend Vacation
Outdoors, doing something active and seeing someplace new while getting a tan.
Guilty Pleasure
Peanut butter and whipped cream…for breakfast.
Currently Reading
“Cane River” by Lalita Tademy.
Ideal Escape From Cyberspace
The dog park with my mutt, Mase.
Job Title
New England GREY GOOSE Event Manager
What I Really Do
Create an unforgettable experience for guests at upscale events through branding and fabulous cocktails, with them leaving with only one choice of vodka…Grey Goose!
Inspires Me
My mom : )
Claim to Fame
1st Team All-State tennis player, 4 years…in high school, the glory days!
Favorite Way to Spend Vacation
Laying poolside at Frenchman’s Lookout in Tortola, BVI sipping my “guilty pleasure”.
Guilty Pleasure
A bottle…or two…of Prosecco.
Currently Reading
“Halas by Halas” (which every die hard Chicago Bears fan needs to read at some point!)
Ideal Escape From Cyberspace
A good book or an awful Lifetime movie!
Job Title
Event Manager, Grey Goose Vodka – San Francisco
What I Really Do
Work, eat and play.
Inspires Me
San Francisco
Claim to Fame
Placed 3rd in the annual Kunkletown, PA. pie eating contest in 1988.
Favorite Way to Spend Vacation
Sightseeing.
Guilty Pleasure
Oreo cookies.
Currently Reading
“Life” by Keith Richards.
Ideal Escape From Cyberspace
My couch.
Job Title
Event Manager for Georgia
What I Really Do
I handle the GREY GOOSE event sponsorships for the Georgia market. This position allows me to be creative, meet new people and create buzz and loyalty for the brand in Georgia.
Inspires Me
The universe.
Claim to Fame
Inspiring others to live their truth.
Favorite Way to Spend Vacation
Beachside with good company, some active activities, a good book and BEING totally unplugged from technology.
Guilty Pleasure
Contemplating human existences while seeking constant intellectual stimulation.
Currently Reading
“Take Me to the Truth” by Nouk Sanchez, “A Brief History on Everything” by Ken Wilber, and “Full Body Presence” by Suzanne Scurlock-Durana.
Job Title
Texas Grey Goose Event Manager
What I Really Do
Buy 400 limes from three stores in 20 minutes. Fill my car up to my lap with 18 crates of martini glasses. Convince groups of celebrities that everything is fine when really the venue is on fire. Become friends with all the cashiers
Inspires Me
Going to school. Every time I finish something, I start something else, maniacally. I finished my MBA in May and now I am enrolled in Sign Language 3 and French 4, as well as working hard to speed solve a Rubik’s cube. Why? I don’t know.
Claim to Fame
My great (x5) grand uncle was Ulysses S. Grant. My grandmother discovered this on ancestry.com so its accuracy could be questioned. ;)
Favorite Way to Spend Vacation
Sleeping.
Guilty Pleasure
RuPaul’s “Drag Race”.
Currently Reading
Textbooks. And “False Memory” by Dean Koontz in my “free time”, which means I’ve been reading it since 2009.
Ideal Escape From Cyberspace
For me, cyberspace is an ideal escape.
Job Title
Lifestyle Specialist
Claim to Fame
Co-founder and CEO of Weight Records-an American independent record label formed in Miami in 2008 around the career of Latin pop singer Cece Segarra.
Job Title
Los Angeles Grey Goose Event Manager
Job Title
Grey Goose South Florida Event Manager
What I Really Do
I help to facilitate Grey Goose’s special event programming in South Florida and beyond.
Inspires Me
Miami Beach. It’s the perfect backdrop for the dynamic events and programming we have going on throughout the year. I love the blue water, warm air and people coming together from around the world.
Claim to Fame
After completing law school and passing the Florida State Bar I started (and continue to run) a national full-service modeling agency called The Model Machine.
Favorite Way to Spend Vacation
Skiing is one of my favorite things to do, although I have to admit I am not very good. It’s a fun and relaxing way to escape the year-round heat and the hustle and bustle of Miami. I also love that in Miami Beach you can walk out your door and always feel like you’re on vacation, even if it is only for an afternoon.
Guilty Pleasure
Reality television.
Currently Reading
The manual to figure out how to use my new scanner and printer.
Ideal Escape From Cyberspace
Maybe a yoga class or good workout.