Underground Elephant's Jason Kulpa Receives San Diego Business Journal's "Most Admired CEO" Award

    SAN DIEGO, CA, November 29, 2010 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Underground Elephant, San Diego's fastest growing marketing and lead generation company, is proud to announce CEO, Jason Kulpa's award for "Most Admired CEO" by the San Diego Business Journal. This is Jason Kulpa's second year as a finalist and first as an honoree for the "Most Admired CEO" award. Mr. Kulpa was recognized for his outstanding leadership in the category of private companies.

Under Mr. Kulpa's direction, Underground Elephant's revenue has seen a dramatic increase of 3,000% since its establishment in 2008. Mr. Kulpa has created over fifty full-time jobs in the past two years, boosting the local San Diego economy. In 2011, he will inject another twenty five million dollars of revenue and add another twenty positions. Underground Elephant's diversity is also equally impressive in that over 65% of full-time positions are filled by women, and over 53% of the overall company census is comprised of minorities. In addition, Mr. Kulpa's philanthropic contributions include The Big Brothers and Big Sister's organization, Born Free Save an Elephant Foundation and the San Diego State Athletic Department.

In just two years, Underground Elephant has become one of the most sought after marketing jobs in San Diego attracting top talent all over the world. Mr. Kulpa continues to drive the day-to-day operations and has set his goal on achieving the best place to work in San Diego award and the fastest growing private company award.

The San Diego Business Journal's Annual Most Admired Chief Executive Officer award recognizes dynamic business leaders and role models, selected for their achievements and contributions to San Diego companies. Mr. Kulpa received the award during the gala event held on November 16, 2010 at the Mission Valley Doubletree Hotel in San Diego.

Mr. Kulpa was selected by an independent panel of judges who considered multiple nominations for CEOs who consistently demonstrate excellent leadership of their companies, people, industries and communities. An advisory panel considered qualities including leadership, values, vision, company's financial performance, commitment to quality and diversity, work environment, community contributions, innovation and overcoming adversity.

When asked about the nomination Jason stated, "I am honored to be recognized with such a prestigious award. Credit must be given to my amazing team at Underground Elephant who make business happen every day."

Underground Elephant generates high-quality leads in the Education and Financial Space. They abide to the highest quality standards and continually strive towards improving the user experience. They generate 100% of our traffic internally through paid and organic search methods. Underground Elephant is quickly establishing itself as an industry leader in online direct marketing--currently ranked as the 11th largest ad agency in San Diego. The organization is determined to create a movement and create win-win relationships between advertisers and publishers through a tireless emphasis on integrity and quality.

Website: http://www.undergroundelephant.com

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