My name is Jerry Calabrese and I’ve known and worked with Ned Barrett for many years. As a digital marketer, Ned is a consummate professional and in command of all of the legacy and digital methods and skills of eliciting and monitoring consumer response. As a person, Ned is an exemplary human who has a genuine desire to pass on the knowledge and passion he has for his work. In addition to working with him in a number of businesses, Ned and the Grey Matter Direct Team has collaborated with me in conducting an academic program called Breaking In., which has been held at Brad College’s Simon’s Rock campus in Great Barrington and brings students together with working professionals to give them insights into life and career paths.