Work Incentive Program — Incentive & Loyalty Marketing

Build a Work Incentive Program — Incentive & Loyalty Marketing strategy that motivates employees, sales teams, and channel partners with rewards they genuinely value. Calusa Marketing combines configurable technology, gift cards, merchandise, travel incentives, and white glove fulfillment to help organizations improve retention, inspire performance, and reduce the operational burden of managing rewards programs internally.

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Our Work Incentive Program Services

Flexible incentive marketing services built to motivate employees, sales teams, customers, dealers, and program members.

Employee Recognition

Custom employee recognition programs help improve morale, support retention, reward milestone achievements, and motivate teams with incentives aligned to specific workforce goals and behaviors.

Program Design

Calusa Marketing designs incentive programs around your goals, economics, audience, and desired behaviors, creating a tailored structure instead of forcing a generic rewards model.

Sales Incentives

Sales incentive programs motivate top performers, encourage increased spend, refresh President’s Club concepts, and give valuable team members meaningful reasons to reach the next level.

Gift Card Rewards

Digital voucher-based gift card options give recipients choice from major retailers, restaurants, grocery stores, entertainment brands, department stores, and VISA cash alternatives.

Merchandise Rewards

A global merchandise rewards platform offers millions of brand-name items, local supplier fulfillment, shipping and insurance support, and flexible point redemption for participants.

Incentive Travel

Group travel and incentive travel programs reward top performers with memorable experiences, executive retreats, President’s Club trips, and white glove booking support worldwide.

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Our Incentive Program Design Process

Define Goals and Desired Behaviors

Calusa Marketing begins by clarifying the behaviors you want to influence, such as retention, sales growth, lead generation, safety participation, or employee recognition. This ensures the incentive strategy is tied to measurable business value from the start.

Match Rewards to Your Audience

Configure the Program Platform

Launch Rewards and Fulfillment

Support, Measure, and Improve

Trusted By Many

Success Stories

Organizations across media, distribution, travel, retail, and service industries trust Calusa Marketing to manage measurable programs.

"Great marketing company who comes alongside you in whatever way best suits your needs for your style of business with an even better staff that makes everything so simple. Do yourself a favor and partner with these great folks!"

Nicholas Deason
Nicholas Deason
The Calusa Difference

Why Choose Calusa Marketing?

Calusa Marketing combines strategy, technology, fulfillment, and service to make incentive programs easier to run.

Proven Retention

A 99% client retention rate reflects consistent service, accountability, and results-focused program management.

Scalable Platform

Over 1,000 programs and 500,000 members demonstrate capacity for complex incentive initiatives.

White Glove

Calusa Marketing handles fulfillment, travel arrangements, confirmations, customer service, and participant support.

Fast Setup

Cloud-based platforms launch quickly with no integration required and no app download needed.

Meet The Calusa Team

Experienced incentive marketing leaders supporting measurable program results.

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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 work incentive?

A work incentive is a structured reward designed to encourage specific employee behaviors, such as improved retention, stronger sales performance, safety participation, wellness engagement, or milestone achievement. Effective incentives connect the desired action to a meaningful reward, making the program clear, measurable, and motivating for employees while supporting broader business goals.

How does a work incentive program work?

What rewards are best for employee incentive programs?

Can incentives help improve employee retention?

How much does a work incentive program cost?

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Still Have Incentive Program Questions?

Get practical answers from a team that designs and manages incentive programs daily.

Affiliated & Trusted

Awards and Recognition

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Incentive Marketing Association

Professional membership supporting incentive marketing standards.

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NAED Member

Industry membership serving electrical distribution partners.

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HARDI Member

Industry affiliation supporting HVAC distribution expertise.

Ready to Build a Better Incentive Program?

Share your goals, audience, and budget, and Calusa Marketing will help outline a practical incentive program path.

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.