Jesse Vahsholtz

Executive Director, Account Management at PPK

Jesse Vahsholtz has a varied and extensive work history in the advertising industry. Jesse began their career at Gragg Advertising as an Account Executive, where they worked from September 2005 to February 2007. Jesse then moved on to Bernstein-Rein, where they served as an Account Executive from March 2007 to May 2008. During this time, they managed various projects and developed promotional calendars for clients such as Payless ShoeSource and USAA's Investment Management Company and Retirement.

Vahsholtz then joined PP+K in 2008 as a Senior Account Executive before becoming an Account Supervisor in May 2010. In these roles, they led the agency's longest-tenured client, Bridgestone Retail Operations, and was responsible for developing brand and tactical strategies. Jesse also procured consumer research to support operational and communication initiatives.

Currently, Vahsholtz is working at PPK as the Executive Director of Account Management, a position they have held since June 2022. In this role, they lead the senior leadership relationship with clients, guides multiple account and agency teams, and provides overall direction and growth opportunities. Jesse also plays an active role in account staffing, maintains a high-level view of all accounts and new business, and ensures the agency produces the best possible work.

Overall, Jesse Vahsholtz has demonstrated their expertise and leadership in account management throughout their career, working with notable clients and contributing to the success of various advertising agencies.

Jesse Vahsholtz began their education in 2000 at Kansas State University, where they pursued a field of study in Graphic Design. Jesse completed their studies in 2002, although no specific degree was mentioned. Following this, Jesse attended The University of Kansas from 2002 to 2005, majoring in Journalism with a focus on Strategic Communications. Jesse obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in this field.

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Timeline

  • Executive Director, Account Management

    June, 2022 - present

  • Group Account Director

    August, 2016

  • Account Supervisor

    May, 2010

  • Senior Account Executive

    June, 2008