Constant Contact is one of the leading email marketing companies. Theyprovidesmall-and-medium sized business the tools to create compelling campaigns for their customers.
The company was founded in 1995 by Randy Parkeras Roving Software and workedout of a“cramped attic in Brookline” and Gail Goodman joined as its CEO in 1999.In 2004, they underwent a complete rebranding under their present name and went publicin 2007. And then, in 2015, Endurance International Group acquired Constant Contact for approximately $1.1 billion.
What makes the success of Constant Contact remarkable is the fact that they were an earlySaaS company with a focuson working with SMBs, which translated into a high volume, but low dollar business. This was at a time when VC's wouldn't typically back a company with this type of business model.
Many of its alumni have either gone on to be a founder or are in a leadership role for a company in the Boston tech scene. Below is a slideshow withover 50 of them. Please note, we kept the list to people who are still based in the local area as some alumni are now located in NYC or other areas likeKen Surdan (CPO at Diligent Corporation),David Wachtendonk (VP Product at Signpost),Aaron Severs (Founder & CTO / Head of Product atFrederick),Steve Oriola (Executive in Residence at Bessemer Venture Partners), and Josh Todd (CMO at MINDBODY).
Also, Constant Contact / Endurance International Group is hiring! Check out its BIZZpage for all of the company’s openings!
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Randy Parker is the Founder of Constant Contact and held various high-level roles, including CTO, President, and a member of their Board of Directors. Parker is now the Founder and CEO of Brevi.
Randy Parker is the Founder of Constant Contact and held various high-level roles, including CTO, President, and a member of their Board of Directors. Parker is now the Founder and CEO of Brevi.
Gail Goodman served as CEO of Constant Contact for 17 years and is now a Board Member at various organizations including Lola, MassChallenge, MINDBODY,Shopify, and EforAll.
Gail Goodman served as CEO of Constant Contact for 17 years and is now a Board Member at various organizations including Lola, MassChallenge, MINDBODY,Shopify, and EforAll.
Alec Stern was one of the first employees at Constant Contact and was the Vice President, Strategic Market Development and became an Executive-in-Residence for the company's SMB Innovation Program. Since leaving the company, Stern has remained busy: heis a board member for various companies, a Mentor/Advisor/Judge at MassChallenge,a Judge at the Stevie Awards and is also the Co-Founder of Handy Cane.
Alec Stern was one of the first employees at Constant Contact and was the Vice President, Strategic Market Development and became an Executive-in-Residence for the company's SMB Innovation Program. Since leaving the company, Stern has remained busy: heis a board member for various companies, a Mentor/Advisor/Judge at MassChallenge,a Judge at the Stevie Awards and is also the Co-Founder of Handy Cane.
Margaret Olsonwas another earlymember of Constant Contact and was the company's first-ever CTO. She went on to be a co-founder at Plum, which was acquired by Nokia. She is now the VP of Engineering at Cogito.
Margaret Olsonwas another earlymember of Constant Contact and was the company's first-ever CTO. She went on to be a co-founder at Plum, which was acquired by Nokia. She is now the VP of Engineering at Cogito.
Michelle Kimballwas "employee #4" of Constant Contact and initially worked as a Marketing Consultant and was brought on as the Marketing & Communications Manager. Kimball is now the CMO ofPoint2Point Global.
Michelle Kimballwas "employee #4" of Constant Contact and initially worked as a Marketing Consultant and was brought on as the Marketing & Communications Manager. Kimball is now the CMO ofPoint2Point Global.
Janet Muto held various marketing roles at Constant Contact, including CMO and VP of Marketing. Muto is now the Co-Founder and President of WEVO Conversion.
Janet Muto held various marketing roles at Constant Contact, including CMO and VP of Marketing. Muto is now the Co-Founder and President of WEVO Conversion.
Brian Waldman is the Co-Founder and COO at Renoviso. He was a Web Marketing & Strategy Consultant at Constant Contact.
Brian Waldman is the Co-Founder and COO at Renoviso. He was a Web Marketing & Strategy Consultant at Constant Contact.
Dave Gerhardt was a Communications Specialist and a Product Marketing Manager at Constant Contact. He is now the VP of Marketing at Drift and the Co-Host of the Seeking Wisdom podcast with Drift CEO Dave Cancel.
Dave Gerhardt was a Communications Specialist and a Product Marketing Manager at Constant Contact. He is now the VP of Marketing at Drift and the Co-Host of the Seeking Wisdom podcast with Drift CEO Dave Cancel.
Michelle Burtchellheld various marketing roles during her time at Constant Contact, with her last position being Senior Director, Conversion and Consumer Marketing. Burtchell is now the VP of Marketing atBuilidium.
Michelle Burtchellheld various marketing roles during her time at Constant Contact, with her last position being Senior Director, Conversion and Consumer Marketing. Burtchell is now the VP of Marketing atBuilidium.
Josh Mendelsohnhad the following roles at Constant Contact:Senior Product Marketing Manager, Group Lead,Head of Marketing, Singleplatform,Senior Manager, Conversion. He is now with Privy as their VP of Marketing.
Josh Mendelsohnhad the following roles at Constant Contact:Senior Product Marketing Manager, Group Lead,Head of Marketing, Singleplatform,Senior Manager, Conversion. He is now with Privy as their VP of Marketing.
Joel Hughes worked as SVP - Strategy & Corporate Development,SVP - Emerging Business, and EVP Growth Portfolio (EIG) at Constant Contact.Now, Hughes is the CEO at Right Networks.
Joel Hughes worked as SVP - Strategy & Corporate Development,SVP - Emerging Business, and EVP Growth Portfolio (EIG) at Constant Contact.Now, Hughes is the CEO at Right Networks.
M. Giles Philips was the Chief Product Designer at Constant Contact and holds a similar role atForge.AI as the Head of Design.
M. Giles Philips was the Chief Product Designer at Constant Contact and holds a similar role atForge.AI as the Head of Design.
Christopher Lee was a Principal Software Engineer at Constant Contact. Lee is now the VP of Engineering atJana.
Christopher Lee was a Principal Software Engineer at Constant Contact. Lee is now the VP of Engineering atJana.
Rich Roda is the VP of Corporate Finance, Planning & Analysis at Cengage Learning. During his time at Constant Contact, Roda was a Senior Financial Analyst and then Manager of Sales Operations & Planning.
Rich Roda is the VP of Corporate Finance, Planning & Analysis at Cengage Learning. During his time at Constant Contact, Roda was a Senior Financial Analyst and then Manager of Sales Operations & Planning.
Erik Dasque was the Senior Director of Engineering at Constant Contact. He is now theVP of Engineering at EverTrue.
Erik Dasque was the Senior Director of Engineering at Constant Contact. He is now theVP of Engineering at EverTrue.
Leslie O'Neil was a Human Resources Business Partner at Constant Contact. O'Neil is now the Vice President, Global Human Resources at EnterpriseDB.
Leslie O'Neil was a Human Resources Business Partner at Constant Contact. O'Neil is now the Vice President, Global Human Resources at EnterpriseDB.
Erika Wennerstrom wasthe Director, Finance Business Partner at Constant Contact. Wennerstrom is nowVice President of Finance and Business Operations at Ellevation Education.
Erika Wennerstrom wasthe Director, Finance Business Partner at Constant Contact. Wennerstrom is nowVice President of Finance and Business Operations at Ellevation Education.
Hallie Pierson was the Director of Human Resources at Constant Contact. She is now the Vice President, Total Rewards and HR Systems at Agero.
Hallie Pierson was the Director of Human Resources at Constant Contact. She is now the Vice President, Total Rewards and HR Systems at Agero.
Mary Crogan held various senior marketing roles at Constant Contact, with her last one being Senior Product Marketing Manager, SinglePlatform. Crogan is now theVice President of Marketing at Continuum Managed Services.
Mary Crogan held various senior marketing roles at Constant Contact, with her last one being Senior Product Marketing Manager, SinglePlatform. Crogan is now theVice President of Marketing at Continuum Managed Services.
David Floyd is the CFO at Evergage. At Constant Contact, Floyd was a Finance Manager, Director, Product Planning and Director and Catalyst, SMB Innovation Loft.
David Floyd is the CFO at Evergage. At Constant Contact, Floyd was a Finance Manager, Director, Product Planning and Director and Catalyst, SMB Innovation Loft.
David Gilbertson held several senior roles at Constant Contact and was the founding leader of SaveLocal, a statup within Constant Contact. Gilbertson is now the VP Corporate Strategy at Kronos.
David Gilbertson held several senior roles at Constant Contact and was the founding leader of SaveLocal, a statup within Constant Contact. Gilbertson is now the VP Corporate Strategy at Kronos.
Eric Groves was a SVPwho was responsible for corporate strategy, development, and innovation at Constant Contact.Groves is now the Co-Founder and CEO of Alignable.
Eric Groves was a SVPwho was responsible for corporate strategy, development, and innovation at Constant Contact.Groves is now the Co-Founder and CEO of Alignable.
Robert Nault was the General Manager and General Counsel at Constant Contact. Nault is now the Senior Vice President and General Counsel at Mimecast.
Robert Nault was the General Manager and General Counsel at Constant Contact. Nault is now the Senior Vice President and General Counsel at Mimecast.
Jim Walsh is the current CIO of Right Networks. During his time at Constant Contact, Walsh was the CIO & VP.
Jim Walsh is the current CIO of Right Networks. During his time at Constant Contact, Walsh was the CIO & VP.
Sue Kokolski was the Director of Channel Marketing at Constant Contact. Kokolski is now at Rethink Robotics as the Vice President, Marketing.
Sue Kokolski was the Director of Channel Marketing at Constant Contact. Kokolski is now at Rethink Robotics as the Vice President, Marketing.
Catherine Knikerwas the Chief Channel Officer and Vice President, Internationalat Constant Contact. Now, she is theChief Revenue Officer, Technology Platform Group at PTC.
Catherine Knikerwas the Chief Channel Officer and Vice President, Internationalat Constant Contact. Now, she is theChief Revenue Officer, Technology Platform Group at PTC.
John Walsh is theSVP, Chief Technology Officer at Tremor Video. Previously at Constant Contact, Walsh was te SVP of Engineering and Operations.
John Walsh is theSVP, Chief Technology Officer at Tremor Video. Previously at Constant Contact, Walsh was te SVP of Engineering and Operations.
Paul Deeleyis currently the CFO atBullhorn. At Constant Contact, Deeley was the VP of Finance.
Paul Deeleyis currently the CFO atBullhorn. At Constant Contact, Deeley was the VP of Finance.
Mark Basler was the Sr. Director of Product Management at Constant Contact. Basler is now at Mimecast as the SVP of Product Management.
Mark Basler was the Sr. Director of Product Management at Constant Contact. Basler is now at Mimecast as the SVP of Product Management.
Mike Aferganwas an Engineer at Constant Contact. His most recent role was atAkamaias theSenior Vice President of Products APJ.
Mike Aferganwas an Engineer at Constant Contact. His most recent role was atAkamaias theSenior Vice President of Products APJ.
John Wagner is the current CFO at EverQuote. During his time at Constant Contact, Wagner was a Controller.
John Wagner is the current CFO at EverQuote. During his time at Constant Contact, Wagner was a Controller.
Stefan Piescheaheld the role asCTO of Constant Contact from 2009 - 2016. Today, Piesche is theSVP Engineering at Salesforce Commerce Cloud(formerly Demandware).
Stefan Piescheaheld the role asCTO of Constant Contact from 2009 - 2016. Today, Piesche is theSVP Engineering at Salesforce Commerce Cloud(formerly Demandware).
Alo Murkeji is the COO of coUrbanize. Previously, she was the Director of Product Planning at Constant Contact.
Alo Murkeji is the COO of coUrbanize. Previously, she was the Director of Product Planning at Constant Contact.
Christopher Litster was the SVP of Sales & Marketing at Constant Contact. Nowadays, Litster is the CEO at Buildium. He is alsoa Board Member ofMITX andan Executive-in-Residence atUnderscore.VC.
Check out our podcast interview with Chris by clicking here.
Christopher Litster was the SVP of Sales & Marketing at Constant Contact. Nowadays, Litster is the CEO at Buildium. He is alsoa Board Member ofMITX andan Executive-in-Residence atUnderscore.VC.
Check out our podcast interview with Chris by clicking here.
Marcus Tgettis was the Vice President of Human Resources at Constant Contact. Today, Tgettis is at Rapid7 as theVice President of Global Talent Strategy.
Marcus Tgettis was the Vice President of Human Resources at Constant Contact. Today, Tgettis is at Rapid7 as theVice President of Global Talent Strategy.
S. Piyum Samaraweer is currently the Vice President of Product Management at Buildium. At Constant Contact, he was the VP of Product Management.
S. Piyum Samaraweer is currently the Vice President of Product Management at Buildium. At Constant Contact, he was the VP of Product Management.
Elizabeth DiMare Fischer was the Assistant to the General Counsel at Constant Contact. Fischer is at BitSight Technologies where she is the company's General Counsel.
Elizabeth DiMare Fischer was the Assistant to the General Counsel at Constant Contact. Fischer is at BitSight Technologies where she is the company's General Counsel.
Jon Gillman is currently the VP of Product at Runkeeper, but at Constant Contact, he was an Intern.
Jon Gillman is currently the VP of Product at Runkeeper, but at Constant Contact, he was an Intern.
Ashley Rouse was entrenched in sales during her time at Constant Contact, and was promoted to Director, Direct Sales. Rouse is the VP of Sales at BevSpot.
Ashley Rouse was entrenched in sales during her time at Constant Contact, and was promoted to Director, Direct Sales. Rouse is the VP of Sales at BevSpot.
Arthur Steinertwasthe VP & GM, Solution Provider Partner Sales & Marketing at Constant Contact. Now, he is the VP Business Dev atDyn (acquired by Oracle).
Arthur Steinertwasthe VP & GM, Solution Provider Partner Sales & Marketing at Constant Contact. Now, he is the VP Business Dev atDyn (acquired by Oracle).
Michael Adler was the VP of Engineering at Constant Contact. Now, he is with RSA Security as their VP of Product.
Michael Adler was the VP of Engineering at Constant Contact. Now, he is with RSA Security as their VP of Product.
Bill McIverwas the Director of SaaS Operations at Constant Contact for almost two decades. Now, McIver is the VP, Technical Operations atCareCloud.
Bill McIverwas the Director of SaaS Operations at Constant Contact for almost two decades. Now, McIver is the VP, Technical Operations atCareCloud.
Matisha Ladiwala was the Director, Indirect and International Operations at Constant Contact. Now, Ladiwala is at InsightSquared asGM, Slate.
Matisha Ladiwala was the Director, Indirect and International Operations at Constant Contact. Now, Ladiwala is at InsightSquared asGM, Slate.
Dave Connors was the Sr. Director of SaaS Operations and VP, Operations at Constant Contact. Connors is now SVP, Operations at Dyn (acquired by Oracle).
Dave Connors was the Sr. Director of SaaS Operations and VP, Operations at Constant Contact. Connors is now SVP, Operations at Dyn (acquired by Oracle).
Nermin Serifovic was a Principal Software Engineer at Constant Contact.Serifovic is now the CTO at Pingup.
Nermin Serifovic was a Principal Software Engineer at Constant Contact.Serifovic is now the CTO at Pingup.
Kevin Mullins was the Director of Public Relations and Corporate Communications at Constant Contact. Mullins is now the Vice President of Global Communications at Globoforce.
Kevin Mullins was the Director of Public Relations and Corporate Communications at Constant Contact. Mullins is now the Vice President of Global Communications at Globoforce.
Jerry Sisitsky was the Vice President, Investor Relations and Internal Communications at Constant Contact. Now, he isVice President Investor Relations Carbonite.
Jerry Sisitsky was the Vice President, Investor Relations and Internal Communications at Constant Contact. Now, he isVice President Investor Relations Carbonite.
Andy Miller was the Chief Innovation Architect at Constant Contact. Miller is at AARP now as theSVP, Innovation and Product Development.
Andy Miller was the Chief Innovation Architect at Constant Contact. Miller is at AARP now as theSVP, Innovation and Product Development.
Nichole Mace was the Director of Product Management at Constant Contact. She is now theSVP of Product and Customer Experience at Quilt.
Nichole Mace was the Director of Product Management at Constant Contact. She is now theSVP of Product and Customer Experience at Quilt.
Steve Wasserman was the CFO at Constant Contact. He is now a consulting CFO and Lecturer at Bentley University.
Steve Wasserman was the CFO at Constant Contact. He is now a consulting CFO and Lecturer at Bentley University.
Harpreet Grewal was the CFO and then the CEO (General Manager)at Constant Contact. Grewal now holds various Board Member positions at Paid In Motion, Volante Technologies, and Penumbra.
Harpreet Grewal was the CFO and then the CEO (General Manager)at Constant Contact. Grewal now holds various Board Member positions at Paid In Motion, Volante Technologies, and Penumbra.
Bradley McLean was a Chief Systems Architect and a Consulting Systems Architect at Constant Contact. Now, he is the CTO at Entic.
Bradley McLean was a Chief Systems Architect and a Consulting Systems Architect at Constant Contact. Now, he is the CTO at Entic.
Jeff Kita is theVP of Engineering at Digital Reef. When he was at Constant Contact, Kita was the Director of Software Engineering.
Jeff Kita is theVP of Engineering at Digital Reef. When he was at Constant Contact, Kita was the Director of Software Engineering.
Elizabeth Kushner is theHead of Human Resources at Threat Stack. At Constant Contact, Kushner was the Director of Human Resources.
Elizabeth Kushner is theHead of Human Resources at Threat Stack. At Constant Contact, Kushner was the Director of Human Resources.
Jim Cuff was the VP of Technical Operations and then the VP of Engineering at Constant Contact. He is now a part of Amazon's Alexa Team in Boston as the Director of Alexa Information.
Jim Cuff was the VP of Technical Operations and then the VP of Engineering at Constant Contact. He is now a part of Amazon's Alexa Team in Boston as the Director of Alexa Information.
Ellen Brezinak was the SVP of Product Strategy and then the SVP of Customer Success and Operations at Constant Contact. Brezinak was the SVP of Customer Success at Intralinks and isnow a Board Member for Handwriting.io.
Ellen Brezinak was the SVP of Product Strategy and then the SVP of Customer Success and Operations at Constant Contact. Brezinak was the SVP of Customer Success at Intralinks and isnow a Board Member for Handwriting.io.
