Maximizing profit and purpose.

We partner with visionary leaders to drive revenue and impact.

The Values That Guide Us

Mission
Unlock opportunities
and possibilities for
growth-minded leaders.
Vision
A more abundant and generous world.
Values
Team
Partnership makes perfect. We believe everything good happens together.
Growth
Opportunities are ours for the making. We cheer for growth in all directions.
Wins
Grit leads to greatness. We believe problems are possibilities in disguise.

How We Partner

Your mission can change the world. We’re here to ensure your success. Our integrated consulting, marketing, and capital services unlock new growth opportunities, driving significant gains in the metrics that matter most to you.

Prolific Strategy

Transforming market players into industry leaders through bold growth strategies.

Prolific Agencies

Turning strategies into measurable growth through our elite agency network.

Prolific Capital

Scaling companies to new heights by investing strategically and acquiring intelligently.

Who We Serve

Our industry-agnostic approach delivers results across many sectors, including consumer goods, finance, energy, tourism, education, technology, healthcare, sports, and non-profits.

Pioneering Growth Since 1987

Since Brad Benbow’s entrepreneurial journey began in 1987, we've been at the forefront of innovation and growth in the business services sector. Prolific was created to seamlessly blend our expertise in marketing, strategy, and capital, empowering our partners to achieve unmatched success.
1987
Rutter Communications co-founded by Brad Benbow
1990s
Rutter becomes a national cable-TV representation firm leader with offices coast-to-coast
1996
Rutter begins to work with telecommunications giant Ameritech on growth and strategic planning
2000s
Rutter begins sale of markets to Comcast, Time Warner, and other telecom leaders
2003
JDA Worldwide, a full-service marketing agency co-founded by Brad Benbow, begins operations
2013
JDA appears on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies in the US 
2015
Conquer, a full-service paid media agency, launches out of JDA
2017
2017, JDA re-appears on the Inc. 5000 and is named the #2 fastest-growing company by the Indianapolis Business Journal
2019
Prolific launches as the parent company to JDA and other portfolio companies, acquires South Carolina based Chernoff Newman
2020
Prolific HQ opens in downtown Indianapolis, winning multiple awards for the design of the office space
2021
Prolific featured in Top 10 of Indiana Chamber’s Best Places to Work list, and Chairman and CEO Brad Benbow named a finalist for EY’s Entrepreneur of the Year
2022
Prolific lands on the Inc. 5000 for the 6th consecutive year and is again named one of Indiana’s top employers; JDA acquires Kairos
2023
Prolific lands on the Inc. 5000 for the 7th consecutive year and is again named one of Indiana’s top employers
2024
Prolific lands on the Inc. 5000 for the 8th consecutive year, is named one of Indiana’s top employers, and Chairman and CEO Brad Benbow named a finalist for EY’s Entrepreneur of the Year for the second time

Prolific People

Meet the team that’s relentless in achieving your greatest growth goals.
Adam Bernstein
Adam Bernstein
EVP, Public Relations
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Alex Hagg
Alex Hagg
Integrated Media Supervisor
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Alexa Schoubert
Alexa Schoubert
Administrative & PR Coordinator
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Alicia Broughton
Alicia Broughton
Senior PR & Social Media Specialist
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Allison Jones
Allison Jones
Senior Public Relations Manager
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Becca Elliot
Becca Elliot
Public Affairs & Public Sector Manager
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Becky Elam
Becky Elam
Media Buyer
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Bill Billings
Bill Billings
WordPress Developer
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Brooks Hearn
Brooks Hearn
Senior Public Relations Manager
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Bruce Howard
Bruce Howard
Traffic and Print Project Manager
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Bruce Jacobs
Bruce Jacobs
SVP, Orlando General Manager
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Carson Rhyne
Carson Rhyne
Field Marketing Coordinator
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Chardonnay Ismail
Chardonnay Ismail
Client Engagement Manager
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Christopher Lugenbeal
Christopher Lugenbeal
Front End Developer
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Dan Jividen
Dan Jividen
Senior Group Creative Director
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Daron Johnson
Daron Johnson
Financial Coordinator
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David Anderson
David Anderson
Vice-Chairman of Chernoff Newman
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David Campbell
David Campbell
CEO, Chernoff Newman
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David Leverentz
David Leverentz
Director of Project Management
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Elizabeth Rogers Prim
Elizabeth Rogers Prim
Associate Creative Director, Art
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Elizabeth Wynn
Elizabeth Wynn
VP, Client Engagement
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Elizabeth Yarborough
Elizabeth Yarborough
Associate Social Media Director
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Emily Nicastro
Emily Nicastro
Client Engagement Manager
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Erin McBride
Erin McBride
Client Engagement Supervisor
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Fenton Overdyke
Fenton Overdyke
VP, Research Director
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Grace Singingheart
Grace Singingheart
Web & Digital Experience Project Manager
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Hampton Miller
Hampton Miller
Senior Client Engagement Supervisor
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Heather Price
Heather Price
President Client Engagement & Marketing
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Jackson Kirkland
Jackson Kirkland
Production Artist
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Jae Dollason
Jae Dollason
Art Director
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Jamal Simpson
Jamal Simpson
Senior Designer
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Jenna Layman
Jenna Layman
Senior Copywriter
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Kaitlynn Weeks
Kaitlynn Weeks
Public Relations & Social Media Coordinator
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Katie Brewer
Katie Brewer
PR Manager
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Kenneth McNett
Kenneth McNett
Web & Digital Experience Director
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Lee Bussell
Lee Bussell
Special Counsel
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Lucy Rios
Lucy Rios
Copywriter
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Mark Duffy
Mark Duffy
EVP of Public Affairs
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Meredith Atkinson
Meredith Atkinson
Client Engagement Manager
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Monique Holland
Monique Holland
Associate Media Buyer, Broadcast Media
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Natalie Mubarak
Natalie Mubarak
Client Engagement Manager
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Nell Warthen
Nell Warthen
Senior Art Director
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Nicholas Bozard
Nicholas Bozard
Production Artist
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Peter Lamotte
Peter Lamotte
President of Strategic Communications
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Prussia George
Prussia George
CFO at Chernoff Newman
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Reid Howard
Reid Howard
Project Manager
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Rick Silver
Rick Silver
Vice-Chairman
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Ryan Brown
Ryan Brown
Director of Public Sector
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Santana McIntosh
Santana McIntosh
Financial Coordinator
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Savannah Scott
Savannah Scott
PR & Social Media Specialist
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Shelby Hall
Shelby Hall
Brand Experience & Client Engagement Coordinator
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Tammy Smith
Tammy Smith
Media Planner/Buyer
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Tiffany Bastian
Tiffany Bastian
Senior Support Specialist
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Trevor Baker
Trevor Baker
Associate Creative Director, Copy
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Tye Price
Tye Price
EVP of Brand Strategy
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