Zehnder Communications

Zehnder Communications

Zehnder Communications was founded by Jeff Zehnder as a full-service marketing and advertising agency. It has operated for at least 29 years, based on its website claim of "29 Years" in business. The firm is structured as an employee-owned company, which distinguishes it from many independently owned agencies. Zehnder's client work spans finance, healthcare, tourism, food and beverage, and energy. It reports having helped grow a community bank to 50 locations and $9+ billion in assets, and improved a natural gas utility's digital experience for 2.3+ million customers. The agency also claims to have driven shoulder-season growth in luxury travel and rebranded a multi-state physician group. No specific portfolio companies or investment targets are disclosed. The agency employs a team organized into departments including Analytics & AI, Brand Strategy, Creative, Digital Development, Media, PR, and Social Media. Named team members include Jennifer Boneno, Vice President of Client Development (19 years at the firm), and Shawn Bailly, Senior Software Architect (18 years). Offices are located in New Orleans, Nashville, Baton Rouge, and Rosemary Beach. Zehnder's structural differentiator is its employee-ownership model, which the firm claims contributes to long tenures—many clients and staff having been with the agency over a decade. The firm also emphasizes integrated AI and digital capabilities, positioning itself as a technology-adaptive agency rather than a traditional creative shop.