Kerusso hires industry veteran Jourdain Foster as national sales manager
Kerusso, a faith-based apparel and inspirational gift company, appointed Jourdain Foster as national sales manager. Foster brings more than 12 years of experience in the apparel and gift industry, with deep expertise in sales leadership, team development and independent retail support.
Prior to joining Kerusso, Foster spent over a decade at Simply Southern, where she most recently served as sales and customer service manager. In that role, she led a 25-person team spanning inside and outside sales, customer service and showroom operations. Foster successfully managed a portfolio of more than 6,000 wholesale accounts and played a key role in their growth.
Her extensive background includes direct oversight of showroom management, national trade show representation, sales territory expansion and collaboration with both in-house and independent rep groups. She has been a frequent presence at major industry events in Atlanta, Dallas and Las Vegas, and has led merchandising, booth setup and client engagement efforts at each.
“I felt a strong calling to this role with Kerusso,” Foster said. “Being able to build on the relationships I’ve developed over the past 12-plus years — continuing to work alongside the same leaders, as well as new ones, to drive business growth — is an honor. I’m incredibly excited to combine my passion for retail and apparel with a mission that shares the love and message of Jesus. I can’t wait to see what God has in store — both personally and professionally — as I begin this next chapter.”
Foster holds a Bachelor of Science in business administration with a minor in consumer, retail and apparel from the University of North Carolina Greensboro. In 2024, she was featured in Gift Shop® Plus Magazine’s Industry Leader Spotlight and continues to contribute editorial insights on retail and merchandising trends.
“Jourdain’s track record in building high-performing sales teams and strengthening relationships across the independent retailer channel makes her an exceptional addition to our leadership team,” said Vic Kennett, Kerusso’s founder and CEO. “Her insight and energy will help Kerusso continue to grow and serve our retail partners in meaningful ways.”
