What is an Argonaut?

You may know about Jason and the Argonauts from Greek mythology. But in real life, the Argonaut is an amazing creature.

what does an octopus have to do with marketing?

The many arms the octopus has symbolizes the many ways marketing is integrated within an organization, its processes, and its people. The curious and adventurous nature the Argonaut possesses, not following the ‘status quo’ of all other octopus, and the resourcefulness the female Argonauts exhibit when building their ‘egg capsule’ are all elements that our team values. We tried to capture the essence of the Argonaut and other important values into our logo’s design.

Our firm

our team

Erika J. Lee, MBA

President / Founder

Erika comes from a multi-cultural background, having lived in Hong Kong when it was a British colony, through the Chinese handover, and in the United States’ Midwest. Born in a small town in Ohio of a traditional Chinese family chasing the American dream, her parents’ family business instilled the emphasis of customer service and a strong work ethic at an early age.

With over a decade of experience in sales, business development, account management, and marketing, Erika leverages her expertise from a vast range of industries. From logistics, to antiques, furniture and home accessories wholesale/retail, to automobile sales, and AEC professional services. She has worked directly with consumers and businesses to deliver products and services to happy end users. She aims to make positive impacts to her surroundings, and finds the process of helping someone solve their need or pain through open communication, empathy, and genuine concern very fulfilling.

With a BA from The Ohio State University in Strategic Communications, and an MBA from Otterbein University, Erika’s desire to learn, curiosity, and ability to connect with people have been the foundation to her personal and professional growth. Her life experiences from multiple continents has allowed her an appreciation for tradition and history, while being open minded and receptive to different ideas and perspectives.

“Everyone is unique; I like learning about people and their stories. When I get to know you and understand what makes you tick, I can find the best solution for your needs. It’s more satisfying when you know you’re improving someone’s life or mission, not just ‘making a sale’.”

When she is not working, Erika enjoys traveling and food. Sometimes you will find her curled up with a good book, cycling on a bike trail, or out kayaking with her husband Andrew. Together with their English Mastiff Marvin, and cats Michael and Jackson, they live outside of Columbus, OH.

so, How can we help?

“Argonaut brings experience, knowledge, and insight to the table. Through our discussions, we’ve collaborated on solutions custom to our business model and target audiences.”

D.W. | Sales & Marketing Manager (Family-Owned Custom Steel Fabrication Company)