Biography
Jessie was born and raised in Fayetteville, NC. She is an Elon University alum, a North Carolina debutante and a former Late Show with David Letterman intern.
Prior to Brand Fuel, Jessie worked at Kate Spade’s Fifth Avenue flagship. There, she learned the value of great customer service and developed into one of the company’s top salespeople. Selling promotional products may be different than selling designer purses, but her commitment to customer service hasn’t changed. She’s also extremely detail-oriented and a bit of a perfectionist. (Check out her spreadsheets.)
Jessie lives in Raleigh, NC. Her hobbies include baking, mixology and taking too many pictures of her cat, Finn. She loves a good dad joke.
Causes: Everytown for Gun Safety, women’s equity and education
Favorite Sports Team: UNC Tar Heels
Favorite Quote: “Some people say, ‘Never let them see you cry.’ I say, if you’re so mad you could just cry, then cry. It terrifies everyone.” – Tina Fey
Favorite promotional product and why: Nothing beats a cozy sweatshirt.
Childhood Hero: Princess Leia
Favorite Music: Ben Folds, St. Vincent, Lady Gaga, Lizzo, Florence + the Machine, Janelle Monae, Brittany Howard, the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Santigold, Jenny Lewis, Margo Price
What I want to be when I grow up: Princess Leia
Favorite Book: The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay by Michael Chabon; Anansi Boys by Neil Gaiman
Favorite B Corps: Frank & Eileen, Patagonia, Amy’s Kitchen