Sara Gadeken

CURRENT ROLE

As the Chief Marketing Officer at Flood Communications, Sara Gadeken brings an exceptional wealth of knowledge and experience from working with hundreds of clients across all industries. Unlike a typical marketer who may focus on a single brand, Sara draws on her broad expertise to design unique, results-driven strategies tailored to each client’s specific needs, campaign goals, and budget. She combines strategic foresight with a commitment to quality, ensuring that every client receives a custom approach designed to maximize impact within their resources.

Sara leads a talented team through every phase of the campaign process, from ideation to execution, creating meaningful connections and building trust with target audiences. Passionate about empowering businesses in the omni-media landscape, Sara is dedicated to delivering sustainable growth, helping clients achieve measurable success, and adapting to the evolving digital landscape.

BACKGROUND

Before joining Flood Communications, Sara served as an Account Executive at Sparklight Marketing and Advertising, where she developed expertise in market research, brand exposure, and multi-channel campaigns. As Sales and Marketing Manager at Divots Conference Center and Norfolk Lodge & Suites, she expanded her strategic reach. Sara also owned and edited the Nebraska Scene Magazine and published Discover Northeast Nebraska Travel Magazine, deepening her understanding of audience engagement and brand storytelling.

GIVING BACK

Sara is honored to serve as a Chamber Ambassador General, a role achieved through years of dedicated community involvement and commitment to fostering local connections. She also actively serves at her children’s school, volunteers with Norfolk Toys for Tots, Young Life, and is a dedicated member of the Christian Cross Festival committee, contributing her efforts to make a positive impact in the community.

EDUCATION

Sara holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Management with a concentration in Brand Management and Marketing from NC State University.

FAMILY AND FUN

Sara is married to Grant Gadeken, and together they have three children—Colton, Hunter, and Harper. She enjoys the great outdoors and is involved in lots of sporting activities with her children. Outside the marketing sphere, Sara channels her creative energy into apparel design, where she finds joy transforms fabric into custom, handcrafted garments.