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We strive to be a catalyst for growth because we believe that thriving businesses foster thriving individuals.
Meet the Team
Clay Alexander
Marketing Director
Clay Alexander
Marketing Director
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On His Bucket List: Piloting an Airplane
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The Best Piece of Advice He’s Been Given: Be kind and treat all people with respect and dignity.
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Lessons from Mom He Still Lives By: 1. Don’t leave dirty dishes in the sink. 2. Be quick to say, “I love you.” 3. Always smile.
Clay Alexander received his BS in Information Systems from Kennesaw State University and his MDiv in Theology from Southeastern Baptist Theology Seminary. His diverse background, including work in the ministry, funeral home operations, paint contracting, and emergency services as a first responder, has given Clay the ability to understand and empathize with clients of all backgrounds. Through listening to and understanding clients, Clay builds lasting relationships which encourage the most successful marketing efforts.
In his free time, Clay enjoys eating Mexican food at any time of day, playing the guitar, cheering on the Atlanta Braves, going shooting, and spending quality time with his family.
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Jennifer Nicholson
Marketing Director
Jennifer Nicholson
Marketing Director
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Favorite Quote: “The most powerful element in advertising is the Truth” - William Bernbach
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Her favorite word in the English language is effervescent.
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Causes She Cares About: Hope for Warriors, Wounded Warrior Foundation, and the St. Jude’s Children’s Foundation
Jennifer Nicholson completed Visual Communications & Leadership Training through Defense Information School (DINFOS) and United States Marine Corps Non-Commissioned Officer’s Courses. With over 20 years of industry experience and her military background, Jennifer brings a seasoned and diverse perspective to Harbinger Marketing. She digs in each day to craft campaigns and spark sustainable growth for our clients. Jennifer’s passionate dedication to her work and positive energy greatly benefit the rest of the Harbinger team and all of our clients as well.
When she is not at work, Jennifer is happiest drinking chai, painting, exploring nature, spending time with her husband, and watching her son explore artistic expression and play with his array of toy animals.
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Emily Chiricosta
Marketing Director
Emily Chiricosta
Marketing Director
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Her Top 3 Podcasts: How I Built This, 99% Invisible, and Every Little Thing
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Favorite Food: Real, certified Neapolitan pizza
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Cats or Dogs: Dogs, 100% dogs. She’s never known a dog she didn’t like.
During her time in school, Emily Chiricosta earned her B.S. in Communications and her M.A. in Strategic Communications. As a Marketing Director, she is gifted in helping clients articulate their goals and determine how they want to be perceived. Emily finds great joy in being able to work directly with clients and be a part of their success.
Since moving to Atlanta, Emily has been enjoying exploring the city, trying out the local cuisine, and navigating MARTA.
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Daniel Harbin
Marketing Director
Daniel Harbin
Marketing Director
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On His Bucket List: Traveling through Europe
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If he wasn’t so darn good at his job, he would be a film score composer studying under Hans Zimmer.
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Something Challenging He Has Learned: Value yourself, know your limits, create boundaries
Daniel Harbin graduated with his B.S. in Business Administration and B.S. in Music. As a Marketing Director, he invests in his clients and their businesses. Daniel gets to know their business and industry so he can deliver the best personalized marketing solutions. He enjoys getting to partner with clients to develop and implement a strategy that supports their business goals. Through his reassuring presence and the passionate support of the team, he empowers clients to focus on building their business with peace of mind.
In free moments, Daniel loves to travel with his wife, sleep in, and eat brunch.
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Herbert Williams Jr.
Administrative Assistant
Herbert Williams Jr.
Administrative Assistant
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Favorite Food: Jamaican
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Surprising Skills: He’s a good tennis player and a very good motorcycle rider
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If he was a superhero, his superpower would be to fly.
In addition to holding his bachelor’s degree, Herbert Williams Jr. has extensive customer service experience in a variety of sectors including hospitality, banking, and education. Herbert works extremely well in a team environment, supporting his co-workers efficiently and effectively. His typical day fluctuates between many different tasks and software applications, but he enjoys the variety and being able to help Harbinger run smoothly. Herbert enjoys delivering the level of quality to our clients that he himself would want.
Whenever his time allows, Herbert enjoys playing tennis, spending time with family, and working in his garden.
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Avery Fair
Social Media Manager
Avery Fair
Social Media Manager
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Hidden Talents: Sing with her mouth closed.
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Something she collects: Dead plants—not on purpose ;)
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Lessons from Mom she still lives by: How to make a perfect cup of coffee and how to smile, even in the most difficult situations.
Studying at Georgia College & State University, Avery Parker earned her B.A. in Mass Communications. Her background includes work as an event planner at a marketing firm as well as internships in event planning and social media management. A day in the life with Avery requires constant communication. In addition to Harbinger’s social media, she is also keeping our clients’ social media up to date and ensuring that the clients are pleased with their social presence. Additionally, Avery schedules photo shoots and meetings to acquire the content needed to make their social media efforts succeed. Avery has a gift for building connections with clients as well as helping our clients communicate powerfully to their customers.
In free moments, Avery spends time with her fiancé, watches a good romantic comedy, and enjoys bowling.
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Jack Foley
Lead Media Producer
Jack Foley
Lead Media Producer
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When he was 5, he was pretty sure he was going to be a professional bobsledder.
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Most Important Thing He Learned Before High School: It’s not a great idea to ride a bike and look through binoculars at the same time.
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Best Advice He Has Received: “Live below your means, but don’t forget to enjoy life.” – Dad
Jack Foley studied film and television with a focus in cinematography at Savannah College of Art and Design and earned his BFA. His creative energy, eye for cinematography, and editing capabilities allow him to create engaging videos which promote our clients and what they have to offer. Daily, Jack can be found collaborating and planning for the next shoot and editing powerful videos for clients. Jack has extensive freelance experience in videography and cinematography in Atlanta, Savannah, and New York. As a film student, he won at the Sundance Film Festival for his film, Singer.
Outside of the office, Jack enjoys playing rugby and expressing his musical side by playing drums.
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Georgi Georgiev
Lead Developer
Georgi Georgiev
Lead Developer
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Personal Motto: If you want something, go get it!
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Daily Habits: Have a cup of coffee, watch the news, and learn something new every day.
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Favorite books: Harry Potter series and Dan Brown’s books
Georgi Georgiev has a bachelor’s degree in computer systems and technologies from The Technical University of Varna. Additionally, he completed SEO Basics through a course offered by Google. He worked for a design studio at first, but later moved into freelancing, which allowed him more flexibility. As lead developer, Georgi completes the vision and delivers a finalized product which truly captures the essence of each client. Throughout the day, Georgi works directly with the marketing directors and designers to establish and maintain websites which help our clients stand out from the competition. Georgi is known for being easy-going, responsive, and meticulous. His favorite part of the job is seeing the end-result when a site goes live and how pleased the clients are.
In his spare time, Georgi likes to visit new places, work out, eat pizza, and spend time with friends.
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Meredith Talmage
Lead Content Writer
Meredith Talmage
Lead Content Writer
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Personal Motto: Anything worth doing is worth overdoing.
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Unusual skills: Scuba diving, reciting children’s books from memory, cake decorating
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In a past life, Meredith must have been an otter because she is energetic, loves water, and has already had her fill of seafood for life.
Studying at Mercer University, Meredith Talmage received her B.A. in English along with her teaching certification. After teaching at the high school level for several years, she chose a different avenue to embrace writing and prioritize her family by becoming the Lead Content Writer for Harbinger Marketing. Working with the marketing directors to understand the client’s vision, Meredith helps clients find the voice and words to express themselves powerfully. She greatly enjoys being a part of bringing our clients’ stories to life and building their success.
Constantly on the move, Meredith loves trips to the zoo with her kids, drinking too much Dr. Pepper, playing games, and exploring Pinterest for her next craft project.
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Elijah Lee
Digital Marketing Specialist
Elijah Lee
Digital Marketing Specialist
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When he was five, he always thought he would be a businessman or salesman, just like his father used to be. Pretty crazy how that worked out.
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If he were a pasta shape, he would be a bow tie...always stylin’
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Lesson from Mom He Still Tries to Live By: Don’t eat sugar...It’s poison.
Elijah Lee is currently finishing his senior year at Konos Academy. His youthful perspective keeps the team up to date on the latest technological developments. He provides reports and analytical support to all marketing directors and their respective clients, solves any problems concerning clients’ accounts, and offers insightful strategies to optimize each client’s success in the digital marketing world.
When he is not in the office helping clients grow, Elijah can be found shooting hoops on the basketball court.
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Troy Williams
Business Development Manager
Troy Williams
Business Development Manager
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He collects pennies—Every time he receives change from a purchase or sees a penny on the ground, he must read the date and save every penny minted before 1982. He has saved hundreds of dollars in pennies for no real reason.
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When he was 5, he was determined to be the Governor of the great state of SC.
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He enjoys spicy Mexican food.
Troy Williams brings over 20 years of experience successfully marketing companies to his work at Harbinger. In addition to his marketing work, he also has been a business owner with experience in real estate and home building. Troy is known for his ability to connect with clients and truly understand their needs. He holds his bachelor’s degree in business administration. At Harbinger, Troy functions like an explorer, seeking companies who are hungry to grow and developing a customized strategy to help them accomplish their goals.
Troy is deeply invested in prioritizing the loves of his life, his wife and two daughters. When time allows, he enjoys a game of golf with a friend. Troy is patriotic to the core and passionate about the Bill of Rights.
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John Murry
CFO
John Murry
CFO
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Lesson from Mom he still lives by: Tackle the hardest job of your day first.
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Best Advice Given: There will always be somebody smarter than you, but you can still outwork them.
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If he was a pasta shape, John would be tortellini—complex in shape with a surprise inside.
John Murry studied accounting for his undergrad and later earned his MBA in finance & marketing. With over twenty years of experience as a CFO for various companies, John is skilled at business planning and helping navigate high growth. John manages all the financial and accounting work for Harbinger Marketing. On a typical day, he is reviewing banking transactions, completing invoicing, receiving collections, and planning for the future. His favorite aspect of the job is giving clients peace of mind by providing meticulously prepared financial documentation.
In his free time, John loves spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He enjoys foodie adventures, a good concert, reading the Wall Street Journal, and playing a round of golf.
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Dave Kerford
Chairman of the Board
Dave Kerford
Chairman of the Board
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He admires Winston Churchill because of his determined leadership.
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Personal Motto: “I’d rather have responsibility during tough times because effective leadership requires measured risk-taking.”
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He intentionally does not have a bucket list.
David Kerford has a proven track record, helping to return five companies back to operational and
financial health as CEO. He is a seasoned professional with expertise in diverse industries including
Software Development, Financial Services, Insurance, and Manufacturing and Distribution. He is known
for his competent leadership, empowering training skills, and unwavering commitment to ethics. David
earned his BS in mathematics, physics, and computer science from Clemson University. At Harbinger,
David provides crucial business counsel to help the team reach our goals. His business experience allows
him to understand our customers and offer advice, encouragement, and sincere empathy
David is married and has two sons. In his spare moments, he enjoys a good game of golf.
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David Harbin
CEO
David Harbin
CEO
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Favorite Place to Eat: Fox Brother’s BBQ
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His Favorite TV Show: The Office
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Words that Inspire Him: “Success isn't owned. It's leased, and rent is due every day.” – JJ Watt
David Harbin received his Bachelor of Science from Point University. Harbin Designs was founded to deliver incredible results to clients by setting a vision and forming a talented team to achieve the goals. Harbin’s typical day is ever-changing depending on the needs of the business. He is skilled at casting a vision, understanding clients’ passions and pains, and empowering the team to meet the clients’ needs and drive a strong return for their investment. The most inspiring part of his job is getting to see his team and clients thrive and grow.
Outside of work, Harbin feels the happiest spending time with his wife, Kristen and children, Esther and Charlie.
Harnessing the power of digital and traditional marketing
Our team has a strong track record of igniting growth for our clients. Through Harbinger Marketing, companies, regardless of size, can have the fire of a fully qualified marketing team. We partner with you and become your marketing team, implementing customized strategies to maximize your company's potential, reach your client base, and tell your story passionately.
OUR CORE VALUES
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Fulfillment
We want our clients to be fulfilled doing what they do best--running and growing their business. Let us take care of the marketing.
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Growth
We believe that a healthy business is a growing business and we want to be the catalyst for that growth.
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Prosperity
Thriving businesses are beneficial for business owners, their employees, their families, their customers, their communities, and the world beyond.
