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The Genesis Team

Focused on What Matters Most:
Your Business Growth

At Genesis Marketing, our team prioritizes what truly drives success: new business development for our clients. We specialize in identifying high-potential prospects while delivering outstanding client service, ensuring your business growth and satisfaction remain at the forefront of everything we do.

Ron Oldenkamp

Founder, Managing Director

Ron is recognized for in-depth experience and success in developing and executing innovative approaches and strategies for the marketing and selling of investment products and services.

Professional Experience
Genesis Marketing Group, Founder | Managing Director
▹ Founded Genesis Marketing Group in 1993
▹ Gathered over $12+ billion in assets for investment managers
▹ Passed the Series 3, 30, 50 and 65 exams

Metropolitan Life, Regional Director and Head of Midwest Pension Operations
▹ National sales leader award 10 consecutive years
▹ Developed more new products than all other associates 1975-1987

Affiliations
▹ Active member of Global Asset Management Marketing Association (GAMMA), previously served as a Trustee and Treasurer of Christ Church of Oak Brook (IL) and is the Board Chairman for a faith-based not-for-profit organization.

Education
▹ B.S., Economics, Michigan State University

Stephanie Oldenkamp, CFA

President

Professional Experience
Genesis Marketing Group, President
▹ Joined Genesis in 2013 and served as an Associate then Managing Director
▹ Leads manager research and due diligence efforts
▹ Specializes in positioning and maintaining relationships with existing client managers
▹ Establishes new prospects for our managers and assists in new business development
▹ Passed the Series 3, 50, 54, and 65 exams

The Kenrich Group LLC, Senior Consultant
▹ Consulted with legal counsel and companies to calculate economic damages for litigations, arbitrations or other disputes related to spent nuclear fuel and construction

Johnson & Johnson, Finance Co-Op
▹ Global Marketing Group Business Partner

Affiliations
▹ Stephanie volunteers as a Trustee for Christ Church of Oak Brook (IL)
▹ Active member of Global Asset Management Marketing Association (GAMMA) formerly known as The Third Party Marketers Association
▹ Member of the CFA Society Chicago and CFA Institute

Education
▹ CFA® Charterholder
▹ B.S., Finance with High Honors, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign –College of Business
▹ Edmund James Scholar

Jessica Poppert

Marketing & Administrative Associate

Jessica joined Genesis Marketing Group in 2007 and serves as the Office Manager. She services existing institutional client relationships and supports the firm’s marketing and sales initiatives.

She is also responsible for distributing marketing materials and following up with prospective clients.

Education
▹ B.A., Business Communications, Calvin College in Grand Rapids, MI

Dawn Parker

Marketing & Administrative Associate

Dawn joined Genesis Marketing Group as Executive Assistant in 2019. She assists with existing institutional client relationships and supports the firm’s marketing and sales initiatives.

Previously, she was an Account Manager in the advertising industry for 12 years and has a background in business development and project management.

Education
▹ B.A., Communications, Bradley University

Kate Hickey

Marketing & Administrative Associate

Kate joined Genesis Marketing Group as an Executive Assistant in 2024. She assists with existing institutional client relationships and supports the firm’s marketing and sales initiatives.

Previously, Kate was the Director of Marketing at an investment bank headquartered in Chicago, where she managed the firm’s internal and external communications, industry conferences and international office openings.

Education
▹ B.A., Communications, University of Notre Dame

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