Venette McMakin

Venette McMakin is an experienced account executive currently serving as Account Executive III at Gannett | USA TODAY NETWORK since June 2021, focusing on LocaliQ Direct. Prior roles include Sales and Customer Service Manager at The Oklahoman Direct and a variety of positions at Oklahoman Direct and Opubco Communications Group, where responsibilities spanned sales management, business development, and customer service in advertising. Venette began a career in marketing as a Marketing Assistant at Indiana Bell and has built extensive expertise in advertising and client relations over several decades. Education includes attendance at Ball State University and Perry Meridian High School.