Karla Crawford Kerr

Karla Crawford Kerr serves as the Vice President of Marketing at Hawthorne Advertising since August 1997, where expertise encompasses optimizing brand response across television and digital platforms. A seasoned leader in marketing and business development, Karla specializes in public relations, event planning, and account management. Previous roles include recognition as a 2013 DRMA Member of the Year Nominee by Response Magazine and Volunteer of the Year by the Electronic Retailing Association in 2004, alongside active participation in the DRMA Education Committee from 2016 to 2018. Earlier experience includes positions at Iowa Wesleyan College as an Admissions Counselor. Karla holds a Bachelor of Arts degree with a double major in Mass Communications and Radio/Television from Grand View University.