Division-D Vice President named one of Columbia’s “Top 20 Under 40”

COLUMBIA, Mo. - Jan. 28, 2014 - PRLog -- Katelyn Jones, vice president of business development at Division-D (http://www.divisiond.com/) (formerly 3 Interactive), has been selected by the Columbia Business Times for its 2014 class of “Top 20 Under 40.” Young professionals selected for the 20 Under 40 are recognized for their professional success and community involvement in the Columbia, Mo., area.

“As Division-D has grown, Katelyn’s leadership and drive has been critical to our success,” said Ann Wilhelm, CEO of Division-D. “She has contributed to our company’s revenue growth over the last four years, not only through her own individual sales efforts but through leading our growing sales team.”

Jones began her career with Division-D as an intern in 2009 and quickly climbed the leadership ranks. In 2013, Jones was named to her current position after previously serving as director of strategic development. Her ability to build relationships with in-house marketers and top advertising agencies around the world helped grow key long-term partnerships for the company. As vice president of business development, she is responsible for identifying new business opportunities and managing a core team of account executives

“Her performance on the job has always been outstanding,” said Wilhelm.  “Every day she brings a high level of energy and drive, which she expects not only from herself, but also members of her team. She has an uncanny ability to identify new business opportunities and bring them to fruition.”

Outside of the office, Jones is an active member of the community.  She volunteers at Coyote Hill (http://coyotehill.org/), a professional home for foster children. Additionally, she is involved with Emerging Professionals in Columbia (http://www.columbiamochamber.com/chamber/epic.php) (EPIC) and Women’s Networking through the Chamber of Commerce (http://womensnetworkcomo.com/about-us/). Jones has a bachelor’s degree in journalism with in emphasis in strategic communication from the University of Missouri.

About Division-D

Division-D is a privately held online media buying and digital advertising company headquartered in Columbia, Mo. Originally founded in 2003 under the name 3 Interactive, the company has grown to $15 million in annual revenue, 40 employees and was named one of Inc. Magazine’s fastest growing private companies in 2012. Division-D’s rapidly growing team of innovative thinkers provide more effective ad options to help advertisers thrive in the ever-changing marketplace of online advertising. For more information, visit www.divisiond.com.