Keith Parnell

(Michael) Keith Parnell, MSE has been the Chief Executive Officer of JASE Group LLC, a progressive, interactive digital media agency, since 1997. JASE is based in Norfolk, VA. Keith currently serves on the Board of Directors of Hampton Roads Public Transportation Alliance. In the past, Keith served as Chief Information Officer for Stratum Marketing, Manager of Software & Data Services for FSAP, and Deputy Chief Technology Officer for The AUTOMARK Group.

Keith is an author & blogger at keithparnell.com and speaker & trainer at JASE University. He frequently performs interactive talks and how-to sessions for companies, non-profit organizations, conferences and seminars. He is a knowledgeable and passionate speaker on a variety of topics including creative advertising, digital media, online marketing, social media, inbound marketing strategies, brand management solutions, and successful advertising techniques paired with inbound marketing tactics.

Technology, inbound marketing and social media are among Keith’s daily passions. He has a vast online presence and personal network in the social media world with c. 49,000 daily followers and subscribers from his blogs, Twitter, JASEzone, Facebook, LinkedIn, Google+, and other social communities.

Keith studied at Christopher Newport University and Kansas State University. He is a member of the Entrepreneurs Forum of Hampton Roads, Chesapeake Economic Development Advisory Committee, the Hampton Roads Internet Marketing & Technology Group, the Williamsburg / Peninsula Internet Marketing Group, and the Virginia Opera Guild. Keith video blogs at CoffeeWithTheCEO.com. Keith is married to Nicole, has two daughters, one son-in-law, and one dog. He enjoys golf, baseball, and football.

Keith lives in Norfolk, VA.