Leadership at Big Shoes Network

Martha Carrigan is the Chairman & CEO of Big Shoes Network (BSN). She enjoys strategic marketing and business development. She connects creative talent with opportunities and coaches others on the 'next steps' of their professional and personal pursuits. (Her less fun roles: operations and paying bills - but loves to check off those boxes). An often-requested presenter at colleges and professional groups, Martha speaks about creative, employment and career-related topics. To her, there's nothing more motivating than hearing, "I found my job through Big Shoes!"

Prior to BSN, Martha served in a variety of marketing and business development roles in education, non-profit, and IT organizations. BSN's start-up was fed by her role at ManpowerGroup where she developed, delivered and sold training curriculum, and generated multimillion-dollar business partnerships in software and business services to local, national and international clients.

She earned a B.A. in communication from UW—Milwaukee, a Certificate in Interactive Marketing from De Paul University and is a Certified Professional Resume Writer (CPRW).

Martha has served on advisory and non-profit boards including: AIGA Wisconsin, Madison College, Marquette University Business Marketing, USO Wisconsin, WCTC and is an ambassador for UW-Milwaukee.

Her office: Lights on! Music on! Windows open! Hot coffee! Standing then sitting then talking then typing then walking then helping…

Martha Carrigan

Martha Carrigan, Chairman & CEO Martha Carrigan on LinkedIn


Shoe Size: 8.5
Favorite Brand: Saucony
Favorite Style: Guide ISO 2

Jeff Carrigan is the President & CMO of Big Shoes Network (BSN). He's a master at business development, operations and strategic partnerships. He's not a fan of making presentations but will gladly connect others with pros who do.

Prior to BSN, Jeff held a number of marketing communications-oriented positions in the financial services, health care, and social service industries.

He received his M.A. in advertising and public relations from Marquette University, and a B.B.A in marketing from the UW—Milwaukee.

Jeff currently or in the past has served as an advisory/board member for AppleTree Credit Union, Eisner Creative Foundation, Marquette University's PR+Social Media Summit and UW—Milwaukee's Sheldon B. Lubar School of Business Alumni Chapter.

His office: Low lights. Podcast playing. Diet Pepsi. Sitting. Web research. Pacing. Providing the best, fast, super-friendly client service.

Jeff Carrigan

Jeff Carrigan, President & CMO Jeff Carrigan on LinkedIn


Shoe Size: 9.5
Favorite Brand: Sperry
Favorite Style: Two-Eyed Boat Shoe