Valerie Kusler
Senior Account Manager

Valerie joined Ketner Group in 2007 and is responsible for media and analyst relations, strategic messaging, branding and creative concepts, client management, and copywriting and editing. She has been instrumental in growing Ketner Group’s renowned retail technology practice. Prior to joining Ketner Group, Valerie gained broad PR experience from internships with McGuckin Entertainment PR and EnviroMedia Social Marketing in Austin, as well as CarryOn Communications in Los Angeles and has worked on accounts including Evite, Razor, ESPN Products, Don’t Mess with Texas, and the LCRA. Valerie was also solely responsible for a PR campaign around a 2007 art show fundraiser for the American Heart Association’s Austin chapter. Valerie graduated with high honors from the University of Texas’ College of Communications.

Why I love My Job: “I’m proud to be a part of a team that is highly collaborative, not competitive—so we’re serving the best interests of our clients without letting personal interests get in the way. I also love that our candy bowl is always full, and that my kitties are always welcome to visit.”

Favorite Austin hangout: “The greenbelt at Twin Falls—if we’d get some rain!”

Guilty Pleasures: “Amy’s ice cream and 'Friends'—yes, still.”