Leadership Team
The Barton Cotton leadership team brings a breadth of experience and talent to drive fundraising results for your organization.
Kathy Calta
President
Kathy joined Barton Cotton in 2012, bringing with her robust integrated marketing expertise coupled with a deep passion to serve charitable organizations.
John Hall
Senior Vice President, Business Development
John is a direct marketing veteran with more than 15 years of expertise, including a decade with the largest Catholic fundraising organizations in North America, the United Kingdom and Ireland.
Becky Odum
Vice President, Strategic Services
Becky brings 25 years of fundraising and nonprofit experience to her leadership position at Barton Cotton where she leads the strategy and analytics team.
Karen Jones
Vice President, Client Services
Karen began her career in nonprofit fundraising at Barton Cotton in 1990 and has held leadership roles in account management, client services and business development.
Tammy Severe
Vice President, Creative Services and Art Acquisition
Tammy joined Barton Cotton Fundraising Group in 1999 as an art acquisition manager. Today she leads a team of talented art directors, graphic designers and copywriters—and an additional group of prepress specialists and proofreaders.
Joe Gregrich
Director, Relationship Development
Joe has served direct marketing organizations for more than 20 years. He joined Barton Cotton in 2014 after helping more than 100 organizations raise tens of millions of dollars in revenues for their respective missions.
Laura Thompson
Vice President, Data Services
Laura has been with Barton Cotton for nearly 20 years and, in her current role, leads the data services team. Additionally, she assists in the development of companywide standard operating procedures and best practices.
Margaret Chialastri
Vice President, Digital Services
Margaret is responsible for developing strategic plans that drive high-performing digital fundraising programs. With more than 15 years of experience, she is an action-oriented digital marketer focused on results and metrics.
