Who We Are

John Kerrigan

“Right Brain”
President and co-founder

With more than 10 years of experience in marketing, advertising and communications for some of the country's largest real estate developers, John brings a balanced approach to The Wilker Group. His flair for creativity, combined with his demand that clients' strategies be based on data analysis and clear results, allows The Wilker Group to offer sound Client Solutions™ tailored to each client’s unique business needs. John’s firm grasp of what businesses need enables The Wilker Group to deliver marketing and advertising strategies that are smart, creative and data-driven – strategies that lead to outstanding results for our clients. John's dedication to organizations that provide a vision for a better, more equal society keeps him at the forefront of advocacy for The Wilker Group’s clients. In fact, The Wilker Group donates a portion of its annual profit to groups that promote and advance that vision. John devotes his time and energy to organizations such as the Human Rights Campaign, AIDS Services of Austin, OutYouth and YouthLaunch.

Mahiette Tarrago

Web Developer / Multimedia Designer

Mahiette is a Cuban-born, internationally educated multimedia designer who enhances our clients’ presence on the Internet. Her ability to create inspired designs has enabled The Wilker Group to develop unique, consumer-friendly Web sites. Passionate about her work, Mahiette is a well-rounded designer who is a valuable asset to The Wilker Group and, most importantly, our clients. Her expertise includes software interface development, virtual tours, trade show kiosks, CD/DVD-ROM designs and Flash.

Billy Wilkinson

“Left Brain”
Strategist and Co-Founder

Although Billy does not work full time at The Wilker Group, he is a full-time partner of the agency and handles much of our financial planning and advises on our overall business strategy. Billy also is integral to our creative process, providing consultation for The Wilker Group’s business services clients and as well as general creative input. Billy serves on the boards of YouthLaunch and of Schreiner University, his Alma Mater.

Meredith McKenney

Account Coordinator / Designer Supreme

Meredith is the newest addition to The Wilker Group’s team and brings a new, fresh insight into our college niche market. She facilitates agency-client communication and assists with design and strategy development. In only 3 short years, Meredith graduated with an advertising degree at The University of Texas at Austin in May 2006. During that time, Meredith focused on creative advertising strategy and design. She served as Art Director for a local student magazine and interned with publishing, design, and entertainment companies. Meredith is now an experienced graphic designer who also understands the importance of on-target, strategic communication.

Meredith lives and breathes creativity and design both inside and outside of The Wilker Group. She enjoys decorating, playing flute, traveling, and dancing. She also admits she enjoys fonts a little too much, and spends quite a bit of time building her typographic library on the weekends.