# Jeffrey E. Barnhart

> Jeffrey E. Barnhart founded Creative Marketing Alliance, known as CMA Results, in 1987 after eight years as a Philips Lighting marketing executive. He also founded the International Card Manufacturers Association and serves as its executive director. A Rider University journalism graduate, he has received leadership and business recognition in New Jersey and holds a U.S. Coast Guard 100 Ton Master Captain’s License.

- **Role:** Founder and CEO at CMA Results
- **Organizations:** CMA Results / Creative Marketing Alliance, International Card Manufacturers Association, Philips Lighting
- **Education:** Bachelor of Arts in journalism; marketing minor, Rider University, Hopewell Valley Central High School
- **Known for:** Founded CMA in 1987., Founded ICMA, which celebrated 35 years in 2025., Rider University Leadership Legacy Award, announced December 2016.

## Career timeline

- **1978** — Graduated from Rider University.
- **Before 1987** — Spent eight years in marketing at Philips Lighting, including sales and marketing integration through three mergers.
- **1987** — Founded Creative Marketing Alliance in Mercer County, New Jersey.
- **1990** — Founded the International Card Manufacturers Association; ICMA dates its founding to 1990.
- **1993** — Named the Princeton Regional Chamber of Commerce’s first Entrepreneur of the Year.
- **2012** — CMA brought social media marketing in-house.
- **2015** — Christian Amato joined CMA as chief operating officer.
- **2016** — Inducted into Hopewell Valley’s Distinguished Graduates Hall of Fame; Rider announced his Leadership Legacy Award.
- **2018** — CMA established an in-house content marketing team.
- **2019** — CMA acquired a website company to expand in-house capabilities.
- **2021** — Received NJBIZ Icon recognition.
- **2024** — CMA announced new branding and a redesigned website.
- **2025** — ICMA marked its 35th anniversary; Barnhart announced its Élan Award winners in Orlando.

## Achievements

- Founded CMA in 1987.
- Founded ICMA, which celebrated 35 years in 2025.
- Rider University Leadership Legacy Award, announced December 2016.
- Hopewell Valley Central High School Distinguished Graduates Hall of Fame, October 2016.
- Princeton Regional Chamber of Commerce Entrepreneur of the Year, 1993.
- NJBIZ Icon recognition, 2021.
- U.S. Coast Guard 100 Ton Master Captain’s License.

## Latest updates

- **2025-05** — Announced the 2025 ICMA Élan Award winners at the association’s EXPO in Orlando on May 14.
- **2025-01** — Authored ICMA’s announcement of its 35th anniversary year and May EXPO.
- **2024-06** — Commented on CMA’s expanded services and team as the company introduced new branding and a redesigned website.

## Links

- Website: https://jeffreybarnhart.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barnhartjeff
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/JeffBarnhartCMA
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1004576635

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