Marketing

Our Mission is to promote Jekyll Island to its fullest potential by increasing traffic through a variety of marketing tools, while at the same time making sure that Jekyll Island keeps its reputation as a safe and family oriented place to visit.

The Marketing division oversees many activities that include advertising and public relations campaign, including, the operations of the Welcome Center, Interactive Marketing Efforts, and Special Events. The division is also responsible for developing marketing plans and advertising schedules, preparing news releases, and responding to complaints. The Marketing division office is located in the Historic District at Villa Ospo.

The Sales Staff attends trade shows and coordinates mail outs targeting large meeting or convention groups, group tours, and golf groups. The sales staff provides liaison services between the Convention Center, hotels and meeting planners.

Contact

Eric Garvey
Chief Communications Officer
Phone: (912) 635-4081
Email: egarvey@jekyllisland.com
Beth Burnsed
Director of Special Events
Phone: (912) 635-4189
Email: bburnsed@jekyllisland.com
Nancy Kring-Rowan
Special Events Assistant
Phone: (912) 635-4192
Email: nkringrowan@jekyllisland.com
Kevin Udell
Director of Sales & Marketing
Phone: (912) 635-4157
Email: kudell@jekyllisland.com
Mary Cason
Sales Coordinator
Phone: (912) 635-4155
Email: mcason@jekyllisland.com
Jan Powell
Convention Sales Manager
Phone: (912) 635-4195
Email: jpowell@jekyllisland.com
Debra Willkes
Visitor Information Center Manager
Phone: (912) 635-3636
Email: dwilkes@jekyllisland.com
Debbie Webb
Atlanta Sales Manager
Phone: (770) 500-8970
Email: dwebb@jekyllisland.com