We're Your Marketing Army
Our team is comprised of solid strategists, marketing masters, design divas, and writing wonders. TankGirl has the forces you will want to take onto the battlefield with you.
Deirdre Gilmore, FSMPS, CPSM
President + Lead Strategist
Deirdre Gilmore, FSMPS, CPSM, has the unique ability to take high level ideas and develop solid strategies for success. Whether it is creating and implementing a strategic vision, or digging deep to win a specific project, she ensures the team is always ready for battle with the right strategy to execute the plan. For over 20 years she has focused on business /marketing planning, strategic project pursuits, and supporting firms through the implementation of the tactics needed for success.
She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in English Literature from Sonoma State University.
She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in English Literature from Sonoma State University.
Kristi Bigelow
Marketing Manager
Kristi Bigelow, CPSM, brings more than 30 years of marketing and business development experience to TankGirl’s rank and file. With super organizational skills, Kristi brings the troops and logistics together when leading projects for our clients. Her industry experience and knowhow give her the superpower to translate technical jargon into content that communicate the achievements and knowledge of our clients. She started her career in the trenches of AEC operations, which provided her a deep understanding of project and pursuit challenges from the operations perspective. She has strong data management skills across several platforms and helps clients quickly mobilize their data to work for them.
Kristi earned her Master of Organizational Management and Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Phoenix.
Kristi earned her Master of Organizational Management and Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Phoenix.
Faith Petersen
Marketing Manager
Faith Petersen specializes in project management, RFP response development, market research, reconnaissance, e-marketing, and more. With strong industry expertise and a drive to help you achieve your goals, Faith is the engine that keeps your marketing humming.
Faith earned her Bachelor’s in Business Communications from Arizona State University.
Faith earned her Bachelor’s in Business Communications from Arizona State University.
Nikki Hasbun
Creative Director
Nikki Hasbun is the creative force and brand manager at TankGirl. Finding an early love for balance, beauty and design, and disciplined in the arts of branding and marketing, she loves to see the connection between design and function. She brings to TankGirl the ability to deliver high quality professional brands, collateral, digital marketing, and more.
Nikki earned her Bachelor’s in Graphic Design from the University of Notre Dame.
Nikki earned her Bachelor’s in Graphic Design from the University of Notre Dame.
Tank
Director of barketing
As Director of Barketing, Tank takes his job seriously, welcoming staff, delivery folks, and the mail carrier to the office each day with fierce, yet joyous barking. With his tough as nails attitude, Tank is our daily inspiration to dig deep, no matter how big the challenge ahead of us. Tank has 14 years of experience in barketing, including begging for treats; playing with his pals Bella the dog and Killian the cat; chasing balls and toys; and always being a dependable shoulder to laugh or cry on. Tank’s greatest gift is the smile he puts on everyone’s face.