Tom Keppeler

Vice President, Marketing & Strategy

Tom Keppeler leads CRDA’s strategic planning, marketing, and communications work to help strengthen and diversify Charleston’s regional economy. Tom also oversees media relations and guides marketing and research initiatives to present what Charleston has to offer to a global audience.

Tom joined CRDA in 2024 after two years as an executive coach and freelance communicator and marketer for his own firm. Prior to that, he served as Global Director of Corporate Communications for the software company InterSystems, overseeing media relations, social media, internal and executive communications, and analyst relations. He has also served as a global press relations officer for Fortune 500 companies including Thermo Fisher Scientific and Boston Scientific.

A native of Florida's Tampa Bay Area, Tom holds a B.S. in Journalism from Boston University. He enjoys living in the greater Charleston area and taking advantage of the culinary, outdoor, and entertainment in the area, especially live music.

• Phone: 843.697.9774
• Email: [email protected]
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