Jim Prendergast's Email & Phone

Jim Prendergast Jim has extensive experience in all facets of the integrated marketing mix for which he's earned numerous awards and a reputation as a thought leader in communications and branding strategy. He takes an active role in developing marketing strategies and communication plans for Kineo clients, advocating an approach that links near-term programs to long-term business objectives. Prior to Kineo he was vice president of corporate marketing with a Fortune 500 life sciences company where he had the opportunity to work overseas and develop a knowledge and appreciation for international communications challenges and opportunities. Jim has also worked at two of Chicago's largest marketing communications firms in client service and strategy roles. He finished his undergraduate degree at the University of Illinois at Chicago and earned his master's degree from Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism. He is a sought-after speaker and finds time to teach the occasional graduate course in IMC.