The 2011-2012 Board

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2011 – 2012 Executive Board:

President:

Gary Ware, Covario
president@ad2sd.com

• About me: Being a San Diego native I took San Diego for granted, and moved to LA shortly after graduating high school because I thought that’s where I had to be if I wanted to get into the “industry.” I went to the Art Institute of California Los Angeles where I received a Bachelors of Science in Interactive Media Design. After college I paid my dues in LA working on the agency side, freelance designer, and marketing for a local cable company. I moved back home to San Diego in ’06 to find that the marketing/advertising is one of the hidden gems of Southern California. I have my wife to thank for falling in love with our beautiful city, and wanting to transfer to SDSU.
• How long have you been a member: 3.5 years
• What do you like about AD 2: The benefits that we receive as being part of the American Advertising Federation (AAF). It’s nice to know that if I were to ever move to another city I have a network of marketing professionals that I could contact for assistance with making new connections.
• Current job and responsibilities: Director of Paid Media Services at Covario. I lead the team of digital marketing processionals that manage global Paid Media programs for companies like Intel, NetApp, Urban Outfitters, and McAfee.
• Hometown: San Diego, CA
• College: Art Institute of California Los Angeles
• Degree: Bachelors of Science in Interactive Media Design
• Extra curriculars: Avid web surfer, Golf, Apple Fan Boy
• Favorite San Diego Restaurant: Rockin Baja Lobster in Old Town, Lei Lounge in Normal Hights
• Favorite San Diego hangout/Bar: Basic in East Village & Player’s in Claremont
• Tell us something most people don’t know about you: I played Tenor Sax in a Ska band in the 90’s where I had short blonde hair. If you google “No Time Ska Band” you might be able to find a pic

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Vice President:

Chelsea Lawrence, Clients & Profits
vp@ad2sd.com

• About me: A New Yorker for fourteen years before trading skyscrapers for warm sunsets on the beach. In New York I attended the Communications school at Syracuse and was intrigued by the facets of fashion within Advertising. I developed an affinity for the organized chaos of the fashion industry and immersed myself in that environment for several years. I then moved to San Diego where I decided to explore the business side of advertising and its ability to respect the creative process.
• How long have you been a member: Over a year
• What do you like about AD 2: I love the enthusiasm for our industry and the eagerness of this community. It is exciting to see the many collaborations and successful campaigns that evolve from young professionals within the community. San Diego has quickly changed my mentality that you don’t have to be in New York to see top-quality creative.
• Current job and responsibilities: Sales Rep at Clients & Profits;
  Clients & Profits is a complete agency-proven job tracking, costing, billing, and accounting system for agencies of all sizes, graphic design firms, marcoms, and other creative businesses. C&P celebrates its 25th anniversary this year with over 3,000 clients.
• Hometown: Manhasset, NY
• College: Syracuse University- I attended the Newhouse School of Communications and it was a fantastic experience. Majored in Creative Advertising with an emphasis in Economics.
• Extra curriculars: Interior design, yoga, and culinary arts.
• Favorite San Diego Restaurant: Laurel in Banker’s Hill.
• Favorite San Diego hangout/Bar: I enjoy feasting in Kensington/Normal Heights. Ponces (mean margaritas), Burger Lounge, and The Blind Lady Alehouse.
• Tell us something most people don’t know about you: I’d like to be Thomas Keller when I grow up and I know more than enough about football to be a sideline commentator.

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Secretary:

Stephanie Garcia, Covario
secretary@ad2sd.com

• About me: I’m a Corporate Trainer at a full search marketing firm that provides Fortune 500 companies with software and agency services for online marketing initiatives. The next step in my career is to move to the bay area and continue to pursue a career in marketing and advertising.
• How long have you been a member: 3 years
• What do you like about AD 2: I enjoy the educational events that the San Diego Ad Club and Ad 2 San Diego has to offer its members. I find that I’m able to successfully grow my network by attending these events while keeping abreast of industry trends.
• Current job and responsibilities: Corporate Trainer at Covario, Inc.As the Corporate Trainer, I manage the curriculum development, training delivery, and project management for training across all of Covario’s software platforms. I am responsible for understanding the training needs of the Client Services team and converting these needs into workable training programs for internal parties an external customers.
• Hometown: Chula Vista, CA
• College: San Diego State University, I graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology.
• Extra curriculars: On the weekends I’m usually hiking, trying to cross things off my bucket list, or attending muay thai/kickboxing classes at a local MMA gym.
• Favorite San Diego Restaurant: Tajima Japanese Restaurant
• Favorite San Diego hangout/Bar: Too hard to answer, I’m always off doing spontaneous things. I hope to have a definitive hot spot to share when I find one.
• Tell us something most people don’t know about you: I got my start in online marketing when I launched my own Etsy shop selling handcrafted wedding invitations and greeting cards.

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Treasurer:

James Stephens, CBS Outdoor
treasurer@ad2sd.com

• About me: Born and raised in Los Angeles…Torrance to be exact.  Grew up watching U.C.L.A., SC, & the Raiders (when they were cool enough to be in LA of course…).  Went to High school at  a small Catholic school called Bishop Montgomery and managed to work hard enough and get a scholarship to UCLA where I played from ’03-’07.  Studied Western History in my time there but always had a strong interest in marketing & business (Thanks Dad!!).  After school, I moved down to San Diego because of its awesome atmosphere and a healthy change of pace…and of course to dive head first into the world of outdoor media.
• How long have you been a member: 2 years
• What do you like about AD 2: Getting to hang out/network with friends & really cool people who all to strive for general awesome-ness in both their everyday lives and at work.
• Current job and responsibilities: Account Executive at CBS Outdoor;
  CBS Outdoor is much more than just a billboard company. We also currently operate nearly 550,000 outdoor media displays nationwide. In addition to over 100,000 traditional Billboards spread throughout every major U.S. city, CBS Outdoor offerings also include Street Furniture advertising, Transit advertising, Mall advertising and more.  We specialize in working with both local clients, & national clients to reach their advertising goals in our market by delivering the standout coverage & results they need.
• Hometown: Torrance, CA
• College: U.C.L.A.
• Extra curriculars: I enjoy staying active outside…especially riding my long board on the strand and jumping in the ocean by night.
• Favorite San Diego Restaurant: Gringo’s
• Favorite San Diego hangout/Bar: got a couple…Shore Club, Beachwood, Long boards, or Waterfront.
• Tell us something most people don’t know about you: Recently, started to learn how to go sail boating in the bay!

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Director at Large:

Stephanie Lyndon, C&S Sales

• About me: Northern California girl who grew up in Silicon Valley- watched it boom and said why would I ever want to move back here? So I didn’t. I went to school at SDSU, fell in love with branding and one day was hired by my promotional products and packaging vendor to come and sell for her. It’s been almost 5 years and I love my job. I live in Little Italy with my puppy Penny and a pretty cool roommate.
• How long have you been a member: 4 years
• What do you like about AD 2: I like being able to network with my peers locally but also appreciate the national network we are a part of. I enjoy the programming Ad Club and Ad2 offer but my favorite thing is turning my friends into my clients. I enjoy collaborating and working with the brilliant Communications, Marketing and Advertising Professionals here in San Diego. We’re a fun community full of awesome ideas that I often get to turn into reality!
• Current job and responsibilities: Sales Executive at C&S Sales
  For over 35 years, C&S Sales has been on the forefront of providing promotional advertising solutions to our clients. We help companies gain brand recognition and exposure by supplying custom imprinted products. We have a distinct range of products we specialize in:
  • Custom imprinted apparel, promotional products, and executive gifts
  • Corporate Identity, Merchandising and Premium Programs
  • Custom loose leaf binders, index dividers
  • Custom room directories, check presenters, menu and wine list covers
  • Custom designed promotional packaging
  • Fulfillment, Packaging, Assembly and Storage Services
• Hometown: San Jose, CA
• College: San Diego State University- I went to SDSU and never looked back. Majored in Communications with emphasis in Public Relations and a Minor in Political Science (and Sorority Life- madam President) hoping one day to become a lobbyist.
• Extra curriculars: I enjoy drinking wine, trying new restaurants, fitness, shopping and watching Dexter.
• Favorite San Diego Restaurant: Harney Sushi
• Favorite San Diego hangout/Bar: Burger Lounge has the best veggie burger in town, Waterfront is walking distance from home and never lets me down, I also love me some wine steals wine and cheese boards.
• Tell us something most people don’t know about you: I make a mean meatball.

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Director at Large:

Anthony Miller, SiteLab Interactive

• About me: Originally from Iowa, but moved to Southern California in 1991 after living all over the world as my Dad was in the Air Force. I graduated High School in Rancho Cucamonga and went back to college in Iowa and studied Finance. When I moved back out to San Diego and had some time working for myself I decided marketing and advertising was something I really loved and had a knack for so I started making my way over and couldn’t be happier with the move.
• How long have you been a member: 2.5 years
• What do you like about AD 2: The people you meet, the contacts and resources that they provide and the learning that you get by surrounding yourself with professionals from within your industry is a must have in any job market.
• Current job and responsibilities: Account Manager at SiteLab Interactive. Working with local and national brands on producing and executing digital strategies on projects like search, social, web and mobile.
• Hometown: Sioux City, IA
• College: WITCC- Sioux City, IA- Morningside College Sioux City, IA- UCSD San Diego, CA
• Extra curriculars: I like to run, trying to get started with triathlons, enjoy camping and hiking and watching movies around the house.
• Favorite San Diego Restaurant: Maria Maria in Mission Valley
• Favorite San Diego hangout/Bar: Catalina Lounge in Ocean Beach or Patricks II Downtown Blues Bar
• Tell us something most people don’t know about you: I had an english accent for about a year when we moved back from England and I also used to sing in my church choir, even did quite a few solos!

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Club Advisor:

Sheila Fox, Fox Marketing

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Past Presidents:

Adam Hermsdorfer, Big Tuna Interactive

Cheri Reeves, Media, Marketing & More

Jenn Baker, Vernon Mack Media

Megan Chawathe, Prudental

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Committees

Communications: communications@ad2sd.com
Chair: Maria Whatley, Covario
Members: Julie Barbee, Davis Chu, Victoria Lo, Amanda Miyahira, Ryan Lum, Olivia Ting

Programs: programs@ad2sd.com
Chair:Brittany Cook, Brazilian Productions
Members: Katie Plummer

Membership: membership@ad2sd.com
Dan Foote, VERB Interactive

Public Service: publicservice@ad2sd.com
Members: Jordan Coopersmith, Maggie Mariscal, Desiree Roughton, Paul Wallin

Sponsorship & Fundraising: sponsorship@ad2sd.com
Chair: Rachelle Maisner