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Committees

We couldn’t continue to grow and develop as an organization if it weren’t for our dedicated committees. Any AMA member can serve on a committee.  Please contact us if you are interested in learning more about a particular committee or are ready to volunteer!

 

Collegiate/YP
The Cincinnati AMA has a vibrant committee of young professionals, professors and college students that engage and energize college students and young professionals in marketing.  The committee plans and hosts events each month at fun and interesting locations and helps collegiate/YP professionals network for job opportunities.  Visit Collegiate/YP for more information.

CHAIRPERSON:
Janet Heil – LeSaint Logistics

MEMBERS:
Jennie Dorl – student member
Will Krieger – RL Repass & Partners, Inc.
Kristen Monroe – Qfact Marketing Research
Marco Presti
Brian Shepard – Music Teachers National Assoc.

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Marketing/Communications/PR
The MarComm committee is responsible for all Cincinnati AMA event marketing, press releases, public relations, advertising, website, logo and materials design and more. CHAIRPERSON:
Sandy Jenkins-Smith

 

MEMBERS:
LeAnne Anklan – FRCH
Mike Freeman – Freeman Communications
Bryan Grainger
Brian LeCount – ROWhy! Marketing
Michelle Maxwell – Leisure Systems
Hank Marowitz
Krista Neher – BootCampDigital.com
Jennifer Pannepinto – MarketWrite
Gary Renner
Tom Sommers
Stacy Stufft – Powers Agency
Ande Weinstein – Tin Box Studio

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Marketing Research
We can’t grow if we don’t know. This committee develops, tracks, and analyzes the year-end local membership survey as well as the evaluation surveys for all events hosted by the Cincinnati AMA throughout the year. These surveys help the committee better understand our members’ needs and provide actionable insight. CHAIRPERSON:
Andy Noller – U.C.

 

MEMBERS:
 Dennis Devlin – Consumer Clarity
Ed Estes – Web Media Tools
Gayle Gerhardt – Gerhardt Marketing Research
David Lund – First Group Inc.
Matt Massey – TNS NFO
Fred Neurohr – Anthem BC/BS
Rafael Ortiz – MRSI
Debbi Rice
Kathy Rose
Chris Rowland – Deskey
Donna Tabb – MRSI

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Membership
Members are the life-blood of any organization and the Cincinnati  AMA has a fantastic membership base, due in part to the activities of the Membership committee. There are SO many great reasons to be a part of the AMA! Contact any member of this committee or visit the Membership page for more info. CHAIRPERSON:
Rick Burkhardt – Curtis, Inc.

 

MEMBERS:
 Lori Kolde – SIRS
Frank Kusala
Joe Oberymeyer – DesignCrew
Steve Phelan – Your CMO LLC
Kim Thompson – Wachovia Securities

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Professional Development/Programming
This committee continually assesses the professional development needs of the Cincinnati chapter.  They find speakers that are experts in marketing and current marketing trends to offer events that keep our chapter and area professionals up-to-date on all things marketing.  Visit the Events and Programs page for a full listing or for information on becoming a speaker or presenter at a Cincinnati AMA event. CHAIRPERSON:
Will Krieger – RL Repass & Partners, Inc.

 

MEMBERS:
Kelly Crowe
Lisa Desatnik
Andrea Dixon – UC College of Business
Andrea Fisher – Burke, Inc.
Sheri Hardesty
Joanne Maly
Karen Michelsen – Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber
Mindy Rosen – Downtown Cincinnati, Inc.
Diane Powers
Ken Saunders – Search Engine Experts LLC
Christine Wright

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Social Media

Members of the committee use social media channels to engage in a conversation with current and perspective members. Whether promoting Chapter initiatives, marketing new events, sharing information, spreading the word about the organization or connecting with other groups, this committee is always trying to take advantage of new social media tools.

 CHAIRPERSONS:

Alison Margello – HyperDrive Interactive
Michael Loban – InfoTrust, LLC

MEMBERS:
Jesy Herron – US Digital Partners
Mary Beth Berberich – Fifth Third Bank
Grant Cambridge – Event Enterprises
Ben Baker – Profitability.net
Susan LaBonte – ConnectionPoint Communications

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Special Events
This committee plans and organizes the chapter’s annual Special Events: the Golf Outing (August), the Holiday Party (December), and the Marketer of the Year Awards (May). CHAIRPERSON:
Cresta Lewis – Sunrise Advertising
Jesy Herron – US Digital Partners

 

MEMBERS:
Denis Boylson – Escko
Danielle Craig
Geoff Fischer
John Fox – John Fox Marketing Consulting
Julie Italiano
Christie Olsen
Kathie Stuhlbarg
Brian Vass

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Sponsorship

We couldn’t offer great programs without the help of our generous sponsors. This committee develops relationships with potential and current sponsors so that each sponsor is matched with the  sponsorship options that brings them the ideal visibility and networking opportunities. CHAIRPERSON:
Gina Sieving – Intrinzic Marketing + Design

 

MEMBERS:
Cynthia Block
Jeramy Fishel
Tom Jones
Tasha Riekstins
Diane Powers
Debra Rice
Carrie Rider – Relevant Works

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Technology

Technology, including a more robust Cincinnati AMA website, has become an invaluable tool for the AMA to better communicate with its current and prospective members. This committee advises the chapter on its website management tools and enhancements, member management software, member-generated content, email newsletter tools and member interest profiling. It also looks for ways to integrate podcasts, one-to-one marketing, email blasts and e-commerce into the Chapter’s growing list of digital marketing activities.

 CHAIRPERSON:
Ben Baker – Profitability.net

 

MEMBERS:
Rob Bunting – Cincinnati I-Marketing Group
Ed Estes – Web Media Tools
Mark Homer – eshots
John Koize – St. Anthony Messenger Press
Brian LeCount – ROWhy! Marketing
Michele Maxwell
Mark Miller – US Digital Partners
Cindy Rabkin
Carolyn Stendahl

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Volunteers
There are endless possibilities to get involved in the Cincinnati AMA! It’s easy and fun, and there’s something for everyone. No matter what your interests or talents are, there are plenty of volunteer opportunities from which to choose. YOU pick the committee; YOU decide how much time you can commit. It’s a great way to make new friends and feel more connected. Volunteer today! CHAIRPERSON:
Mary Beth Berberich – RGI

 

MEMBERS:
Michelle Grossnickle – Intrinzic Marketing + Design
Tessa Olson – Intrinzic Marketing + Design
JC Reaguer – SpringDot
Emily Souder

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