GM Employee Purchase Program — Benefits & Discounts

Build a smarter GM Employee Purchase Program — Benefits & Discounts experience with incentive strategy, flexible rewards, and full-service fulfillment from Calusa Marketing. We help organizations motivate participation, improve retention, and make employee benefits easier to manage through configurable platforms, appealing reward options, and white glove support for program members.

Employee benefits and rewards program dashboard

Our GM Employee Purchase Program — Benefits & Discounts Services

Flexible incentive program services that simplify rewards, discounts, fulfillment, and employee engagement from strategy to support.

Program Design

Custom program design aligns desired behaviors, budget, audience, and reward strategy to create employee purchase, recognition, loyalty, sales, wellness, or safety incentive programs that are easy to launch and manage.

Employee Recognition

Retention and recognition programs help boost morale, reward tenure, motivate sales teams, and encourage employees through key milestones such as introductory periods, performance goals, or long-term service achievements.

Gift Cards

ANY-Card digital vouchers give recipients access to 100+ gift card choices, including retailers, restaurants, grocery stores, gas stations, entertainment, department stores, and VISA card alternatives.

Merchandise Rewards

A global merchandise platform offers millions of reward items from recognized brands, with local supplier fulfillment, shipping coverage, and flexible point redemption options for participating members.

Travel Incentives

Hotel certificates, cruises, individual travel experiences, and group incentive trips create memorable rewards for top performers, loyal employees, VIP customers, and special purchase program promotions.

Fulfillment Support

Calusa Marketing handles redemptions, travel bookings, confirmations, customer support, questions, upgrades, and logistics, reducing the internal workload required to operate a successful employee benefits program.

Team planning an employee incentive program

Our Employee Program Design Process

Define Goals and Audience

Calusa Marketing begins by identifying the behaviors you want to encourage, the employee groups you want to reach, and the business outcomes you need to measure, from retention and recognition to sales motivation and loyalty.

Build the Reward Strategy

Configure the Program Platform

Launch and Fulfill Rewards

Optimize for Ongoing Results

Proven Program Results

Success Stories

Organizations rely on Calusa Marketing to launch measurable incentive programs that reduce effort and improve engagement.

"We absolutely love working with Calusa Marketing! They took a previously troublesome process of gift card fulfillment and made it "trouble free" for us and our Denver Post subscribers. The staff is very friendly and very responsive to any request. They handle all customer service issues with no further complaints..."

Steve Johansson
The Calusa Marketing Difference

Why Choose Calusa Marketing?

Calusa Marketing combines strategic incentive expertise with practical technology and white glove program support.

Experience

Over 75 years combined experience in loyalty, engagement, incentive marketing, and reward fulfillment.

Technology

Configurable SaaS reward platforms support fast setup, simple management, and limited technical friction.

Retention

A 99% client retention rate reflects accountable partnerships and programs built around measurable outcomes.

Support

Customer service, bookings, confirmations, gift cards, travel, and reward logistics are handled for you.

Meet the Calusa Team

Experienced incentive marketing leaders supporting measurable program success.

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Mike Giroud

President

Mike Giroud serves as President of Calusa Marketing, the St. Petersburg, FL-based incentive marketing firm he has helped grow since its founding in 2015. With deep roots in loyalty and engagement program strategy, Mike provides executive leadership across all facets of the business, from platform development to client relationships. Under his direction, Calusa Marketing has grown to manage over 1,000 programs serving more than 500,000 members while maintaining a 99% client retention rate. Mike is committed to delivering results-driven incentive solutions that help clients generate leads, inspire sales teams, and improve retention — all backed by decades of combined industry experience and a culture built on integrity, accountability, and perseverance.

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Alex Philips

EVP, Sales

Alex Philips is the Executive Vice President of Sales at Calusa Marketing, where he leads the company's national sales strategy and client acquisition efforts across a broad range of industries. With extensive experience in loyalty and incentive marketing, Alex works closely with prospects and existing clients to design programs that drive measurable results — from increased customer spend to improved employee retention. He brings a consultative approach to every engagement, ensuring that each program is tailored to the client's specific goals and budget. Alex is a key driver behind Calusa Marketing's impressive growth and its reputation for delivering high-impact incentive solutions with white glove service.

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Jon Riggleman

EVP

Jon Riggleman serves as Executive Vice President at Calusa Marketing, playing a pivotal role in the company's strategic direction and operational excellence. With a career steeped in loyalty, engagement, and incentive program management, Jon brings a wealth of knowledge that contributes to Calusa Marketing's over 75 years of combined team experience. He works across departments to ensure that client programs are executed with precision, accountability, and measurable outcomes. Jon is deeply committed to the company's core values and is instrumental in maintaining the high standards of service that have earned Calusa Marketing a 99% client retention rate and a reputation as a trusted partner across multiple industries.

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Evan Blake

VP, Technology

Evan Blake is the Vice President of Technology at Calusa Marketing, overseeing the development and management of the company's cloud-based SaaS reward platforms. Evan ensures that Calusa Marketing's technology solutions remain cutting-edge, user-friendly, and seamlessly deployable — requiring no integration and no app download for clients or their customers. His technical expertise enables rapid program configuration and easy ongoing management, giving clients a competitive edge in their loyalty and incentive initiatives. Evan is passionate about leveraging technology to reduce operational burden while maximizing program effectiveness, and his work is central to Calusa Marketing's ability to serve over 1,000 programs across diverse industries nationwide.

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Tom Rocca

VP / Advisory Board

Tom Rocca serves as Vice President and a member of the Advisory Board at Calusa Marketing, bringing decades of strategic insight and industry expertise to the organization. In his dual role, Tom both contributes to day-to-day leadership and provides high-level guidance that shapes the company's long-term vision. His experience across loyalty, incentive marketing, and reward fulfillment is a cornerstone of Calusa Marketing's 75+ years of combined team knowledge. Tom is a trusted voice in shaping client program strategies that deliver lasting results, and his commitment to excellence and integrity reflects the values that have made Calusa Marketing a recognized leader in incentive and engagement solutions.

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Alex Brown

Sales Director

Alex Brown is a Sales Director at Calusa Marketing, responsible for identifying and developing new business opportunities while building lasting relationships with clients across a variety of industries. Alex brings a client-first mindset to every conversation, taking the time to understand each organization's unique challenges and goals before recommending an incentive program solution. With expertise spanning loyalty programs, digital punch cards, gift card solutions, and travel incentives, Alex helps clients unlock new revenue streams and motivate both their employees and customers. His dedication to delivering results and his collaborative approach make him a valued partner for businesses seeking to grow through strategic incentive marketing.

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Thomas Ris

Sales Director

Thomas Ris is a Sales Director at Calusa Marketing, where he works with clients across multiple sectors to design and implement incentive programs that drive meaningful business outcomes. Thomas brings a data-driven approach to sales, aligning program structures with each client's specific performance goals to ensure measurable ROI. Whether working with HVAC distributors, media companies, or retail organizations, he takes pride in crafting solutions that are fast to deploy, cost-effective, and easy to manage. Thomas embodies Calusa Marketing's commitment to diligence and perseverance, consistently going above and beyond to ensure that every client program is set up for long-term success.

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Brigitt Barclay de Tolly

Sales Director

Brigitt Barclay de Tolly is a Sales Director at Calusa Marketing, bringing a dynamic and personalized approach to helping clients build and execute impactful incentive and loyalty programs. She specializes in understanding the nuanced needs of businesses across diverse industries, from vacation ownership and timeshare companies to blood donation centers and call center operations. Brigitt is known for her consultative style and her ability to match clients with the right combination of platform tools, reward offerings, and fulfillment services. Her commitment to customer satisfaction and her passion for driving results make her a trusted advisor and a key contributor to Calusa Marketing's exceptional 99% client retention rate.

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Caitlin Knight

Director, Fulfillment

Caitlin Knight serves as Director of Fulfillment at Calusa Marketing, overseeing the end-to-end delivery of rewards, travel incentives, and gift card programs for clients and their program members. Caitlin ensures that every incentive is fulfilled accurately, promptly, and with the high standard of care that Calusa Marketing is known for. She manages travel bookings, confirmations, and fulfillment logistics, allowing clients to focus on their core business while Calusa handles the operational details. Caitlin's meticulous attention to detail and her dedication to delivering a seamless experience for program members are central to the company's ability to reduce client operational burden and maintain its reputation for white glove service.

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Jeanna Ortiz

Customer Service

Jeanna Ortiz is a Customer Service specialist at Calusa Marketing, serving as a frontline representative for the company's commitment to exceptional support available seven days a week. Jeanna assists program members and clients with inquiries related to rewards, travel incentives, digital punch cards, and gift card programs, ensuring every interaction is handled with professionalism, warmth, and efficiency. Her dedication to resolving issues quickly and thoroughly reflects Calusa Marketing's core value of integrity — putting customer satisfaction at the center of everything the company does. Jeanna plays a vital role in sustaining the trust and loyalty of the more than 500,000 program members Calusa Marketing proudly serves.

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Kali Velazquez

Billing Specialist

Kali Velazquez is a Billing Specialist at Calusa Marketing, responsible for managing invoicing, payment processing, and financial accuracy across the company's portfolio of over 1,000 client programs. Kali brings precision and reliability to her role, ensuring that billing operations run smoothly and that clients have a clear, transparent view of their program costs. Her attention to detail and commitment to accuracy support Calusa Marketing's promise of being a true partner — one that clients can trust not only for results but for straightforward and professional financial management. Kali's work behind the scenes is essential to the seamless experience that has helped Calusa Marketing achieve its outstanding client retention record.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a GM Employee Purchase Program — Benefits & Discounts solution?

A strong employee purchase program gives employees access to meaningful discounts, rewards, or special buying opportunities while helping the organization improve engagement and retention. Calusa Marketing designs incentive structures around specific behaviors, audiences, and budgets, then supports the program with technology, fulfillment, and customer service so the experience is easy to use and manage.

How does Calusa Marketing design an employee benefits program?

What types of discounts or rewards can employees receive?

Can the program be launched without complex technology integration?

Who handles fulfillment and employee support?

How much does an employee purchase or benefits program cost?

Can the program help with employee retention and recognition?

Why choose Calusa Marketing for employee incentive programs?

Still Have Program Questions?

Connect with our incentive specialists for practical program guidance.

Trusted Associations

Awards and Recognition

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IMA Membership

Professional incentive marketing industry membership

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HARDI Membership

Trusted network for HVAC distribution markets

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NAED Membership

Electrical distribution industry association membership

Ready to Build a Better Benefits Program?

Tell us your goals, audience, and budget. Calusa Marketing will help outline a practical incentive program structure and next steps.

Contact Us Today

For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at (727) 999-3122. You can also send us a quick email at sales@calusamarketing.com.