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Board of Directors

President

Kristen Zucks

president@ad2orlando.org

Brief paragraph about yourself: Since graduating from the University of Florida in 2003 (go Gators!), I've worked at a small agency in Longwood and recently joined PUSH in downtown Orlando. As part of the account service team, I've played a key role in building and executing marketing campaigns for Orlando Harley-Davidson, Earl of Sandwich and LUMA on Park.

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President-Elect | Membership Chair

Will Royall

president-elect@ad2orlando.org

Brief paragraph about yourself: An entrepreneur at heart, I love developing organizations, products, and people. So far I have produced a weekly news show on Fox, produced and sold a record in stores across Florida as a local Orlando / Daytona DJ, ridden a bicycle across the state of Florida to fundraise and raise awareness for people with disabilities (860 miles) with Push America, started a non-profit geared towards the preservation of history, founded two advertising companies (one of which has been sold since), and most recently a real estate company. What's on my plate next? Further developing Ad2 of course!

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Communications Co-Chair

Shaun Whalen

communications@ad2orlando.org

Brief paragraph about yourself: I grew up on the mean streets of Montreal, Canada. All of my schooling was done in French, except for my last year of high school and my post-secondary education, which were in English. I graduated in 2003 from Stetson University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Digital Arts and minors in Fine Art and Religious Studies.

I got into advertising because of my interest in art, filmmaking, graphic design and because advertising is the only way to work in all of those fields and still make a good living.

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Communications Co-Chair

John Avola

communications@ad2orlando.org

Brief paragraph about yourself: I graduated from UCF in 2006 and joined Ad2 as the Government Relations Chair. I started my career as an account coordinator, then moved to Boston. Now, I’m back and look forward to serving as the Ad2 Communications Chair.

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Membership Co-Chair

Ashton Dunn

membership@ad2orlando.org

Brief paragraph about yourself: Ashton is currently employed at Fry Hammond Barr within the Interactive team. He has experiences in advertising, web analytics/strategy, journalism, production and book publishing. He studied English at Morehouse College in Atlanta, GA. Ashton identifies himself as a writer, designer and Radiohead fan.

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Membership Co-Chair

Chris Beauchemin

membership@ad2orlando.org

In 2006 I graduated from Stetson University with my Bachelors of Business Administration as a double major. While in undergrad I spent two summers studying abroad at the University of Innsbruck in Austria. In 2007, I took a Commercial Account Management position with the USPS under their Headquarters Sales & Marketing division. In my current position, I’m responsible for a portfolio of 60+ commercial accounts worth roughly $35 million in annual revenue including Darden, Universal Orlando Resort, QAS and Marriott Vacation Club. I am responsible for working with these accounts on their direct marketing strategies and make certain they are using direct mail effectively and efficiently. So far it has been an amazing job and an incredible learning experience!

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Education Co-Chair

Wayne Kan

education@ad2orlando.org

Brief paragraph about yourself: I’m a graphic designer and creative professional. I started my career at UCF Marketing, followed at Fry Hammond Barr and currently at Chernoff Newman. In that time, I’ve been fortunate enough to work with some of the truly brilliant creative directors in this town and I’d like to think that everything I design has a little of them in it. My present 8-5 responsibilities include designing/ directing/ producing all creative for the Orlando office of CN. I’m a little obsessed with my career so I take every chance I can get to study the visual nature of life and include it in my work.

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Education Co-Chair

Sarah Peerani

education@ad2orlando.org

Brief paragraph about yourself: I’m currently a student at UCF( c/o 2010!), working on Advertising & Public Relations major and marketing minor. I was born & raised in Jacksonville, FL. I wasn’t aware that some people considered Jax to be a city in Georgia until I moved to Orlando in 2001. I’m the baby of three in a Colombian-Pakistani household. My siblings mean the world to me, and I’m happy to say I’m a proud aunt too! I consider myself lucky to have started college knowing what I want to pursue (with, of course, a little help)! The only professional background I have is building my resume by interning w/ various companies. I started with the City of Orlando with their Economic Development department, dabbing into some (keyword: some) of my graphic skills, but currently at Say It Loud! working with the “suit” side of things, which is where I’d like to be!

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Public Service Chair

Dominique Brent

publicservice@ad2orlando.org

Brief paragraph about yourself: I realized I wanted to work in advertising and marketing when a deep-rooted interest in consumerism and communication emerged in college and wouldn’t go away. And for those who know me – No, I’m not referring to shopping and talking. This field is based on social sciences and problem solving through creativity. I like both, so I’ve found myself working in both account management and production services. I enjoy staying busy and helping my clients.

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Socials Co-Chair

Jennifer Gammichia

socials@ad2orlando.org

Brief paragraph about yourself: I love to see people laugh. That's why I got into advertising, I guess. Strategy? meh. Increasing traffic? ugh….But I realize now that it's all full circle, this industry, involving everything under the sun. Learning this and living this in the past few years, I have fallen deeper in love with advertising. There is so much that goes into a campaign that an Everyday Joe would never comprehend. But now that I'm in it, behinds the scenes in this exclusive industry, I feel like I belong here. People in the ad business just "get it" and I finally “get it” and I love that we share that bond.  My history in a nutshell… I graduated UF with a degree in Advertising. I then attended Creative Circus for copywriting, moved back home for family, and here I am, second time Ad2 board member and BS extraordinaire (ah, my love of copywriting persists.) I met the most amazing people through Ad2 last year, ones that I am proud to call friends. And here I am again, represe’in this group for another awesome year.

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Socials Co-Chair

Adrianne Sepcic

socials@ad2orlando.org

Brief paragraph about yourself: I grew up in New Orleans, La and I moved here in the middle of my senior year of high school and have been here ever since. My senior year at University of Central Florida, I became a member of the Ad Club which facilitated my involvement within the advertising industry. I graduated in 2005 and since then I have held a marketing position. Currently, I am one of the partners running A.D.S. Connect, a computer maintenance and repair company. We install and configure computer networks in the Central Florida area. Among the areas of our expertise include network wiring, installation, network trouble shooting, internet configuration services, security and IT Support.

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Sponsorship Chair

Jacqueline Duignan

sponsorship@ad2orlando.org

Brief paragraph about yourself: The common question, "So where are you from?" is one I can't answer easily. A southern girl born abroad with Georgian roots, city ties and a little island living sprinkled in between is the simplest answer.

While pursuing a B.A. in advertising and public relations at the University of Central Florida, I developed a passion for Knights Football and learning outside the classroom. Throughout my time at UCF, I managed to get six internships under my belt at some of Central Florida's most influential companies and industries. Project management, strategic partnerships, brand marketing and public relations in both corporate and agency settings are just a few of the skill sets I picked up along the way.

Now an account coordinator for Bennett & Company, I’m cultivating my experiences across several industries with emphasis on tourism and hospitality, Orlando's bread and butter, to provide clients with clear, strategic marketing solutions.

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Public Relations Chair

Lindsey Levy

publicrelations@ad2orlando.org

Brief paragraph about yourself: Originally from Cleveland, I moved to Orlando to finish my Bachelor’s degree at UCF. While finishing school, I accepted a position as a Public Relations Intern at Push. Since then, I was brought on full time and have worked my way to my current position as Junior PR Account Executive. I am new to Ad2, but am excited to share my PR background and skills with my fellow Board and members. I have two chihuahuas at home (Bonzai & Mira) who I love more than anything.

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