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Mary Shepard named May Jaz Janie
Mary Shepard embodies the spirit of our Jaz Janie Award through her unwavering dedication, infectious positivity and talent for transforming challenges into opportunities.
When faced with the daunting task of stepping into a new account with minimum onboarding and maximum complexity, Mary could have played it safe. But instead, she leaned in.
With a “can do” attitude and sharp problem-solving instincts, Mary didn’t just adapt. She elevated the client experience.
She approached every hurdle with optimism, professionalism and a relentless focus on solutions, turning what could have been a rocky transition into a fresh start for our team and the client.
Her ability to forge relationships, build trust and drive meaningful change is a true reflection of her work ethic and leadership. Like Janie, Mary leads with grace, resilience and an unshakable commitment to excellence.
It’s why we’ve named her our May Jaz Janie, and why we know clients are in great hands with a little more Mary Shepard in the mix.
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Every month, Dixon Schwabl + Company honors an outstanding employee with the coveted Jaz Janie Award, created to commemorate Public Relations Vice President Jane “Janie” Argenta, who passed away in September 2009. Jane was a fun-loving, compassionate and hardworking professional who touched the lives of many.
DS+CO makes a donation to support a charity of each Jaz Janie winner’s choosing. This month, Mary chose to support the MCC endowed scholarship Sara’s Hope with her donation.
Malorie Benjamin
Malorie knows media, inside and out. Since first joining the marketing world, she’s made it her mission to stay on top of the latest advancements and advocate for how people are interacting with technology—no matter the channel or media type. It’s part of her deep love of data, which she knows is the key to a successful campaign. But her real source of pride comes from building the media team here at DS+CO into a curious group that, like her, are committed to evolving with the market and using their expertise to influence sound strategy.