Spark Market Solutions, LLC was formed by
Patti Baxter and Ronnie Gardstein in 2005—
Patti Baxter—It’s all about the relationship!
Patti has made a career of forging relationships that create bigger and better opportunities for all involved. In her work with non-profit organizations, she’s built playgrounds, raised funds for education, holiday gift drives for local Head Start programs, and created support groups and opportunities for families living on campus. As the executive director of the Northern Monmouth Chamber of Commerce, she was chief writer and editor of the organization’s newsletter, unified business groups in the Bayshore area and served as a board member of the Brookdale Small Business Development Council. She’s worked with marketing companies developing and promoting large community events. Patti is a member of Leadership Shore.
Ronnie Gardstein—We work until it works for everyone!
Ronnie had a career as an attorney during which she excelled at making complex matters clear and understandable. Pursuing her interest in communication and the arts at the Monmouth County Arts Council, she edited the council’s JASPER award-winning newsletter, created brochures and marketing pieces and established its website. She created its Arts Partner program for businesses, ran events for a variety of audiences and assisted municipalities in cultural planning. Ronnie has also covered municipal affairs as a correspondent for Greater Media newspapers. As a member of the Shore Region Tourism Council, Ronnie has worked with representatives of the tourism sector and the NJ Office of Travel and Tourism.
Spark speaks
NJ’s Office of Travel and Tourism tapped Baxter and Gardstein to speak on destination marketing at the 2006 NJ State League of Municipalities Annual League Conference.
