Getting involved is one of the best ways to open doors for yourself and with Ad 2 Orlando’s many committees, you can add your insight and expertise to as many as you want, or have time for. We welcome all ideas and even support non-experts in trying something new. And, we’re super friendly so please don’t hesitate to contact the committee’s chairperson to get involved today.
Executive Committee
President; Tiffany L. Ryan – president@ad2orlando.org
President Elect; Kristina Doyle – president-elect@ad2orlando.org
Treasurer; Patti Combs – treasurer@ad2orlando.org
Secretary; Susan Watts – secretary@ad2orlando.org
Immediate Past President; Jennifer Gammichia
Communications
- Assist other committees with copywriting needs.
- Stay in touch with members, students and the local community.
- Send enewsletters and update the website.
- Distribute monthly event eblasts.
If you're really good at speaking or writing, use that talent and contact Jeff Malczyk and Madeline Wahl at communications@ad2orlando.org.
Diversity
- Work with all committees to make sure everyone’s interests are met.
- Educate new members on the diversity of the organization.
- Stay up-to-date on trends.
- Help facilitate the sharing of information and skills from one member to another.
If you have long arms or know how to reach diverse groups of people, we would love for you to help our diversity committee. Contact Joel Montilla at diversity@ad2orlando.org for more information.
Education
- Conduct site visits to area campuses to speak/recruit prospective members.
- Maintain contact with UCF Ad Club and promote the student ADDY Awards.
- Plan and execute events that are beneficial to students.
- Bring students and professionals together in a relaxed atmosphere.
If you're a fan of public speaking or would love to go back to college, if only for a quick visit, contact Mary Furino or Abby Greenlee at education@ad2orlando.org.
Government Relations
- Keep members up-to-date on legislative issues affecting our industry.
- Attend the Rally in Tally (paid for by the club).
- Develop relationships to initiate favorable legislation.
- Promote industry self-regulation .
If you would like to help shape advertising policy on the local, state and national levels, contact Joe Culotta at governmentrelations@ad2orlando.org.
Membership
- Attract and attain new members.
- Increase involvement and interest among existing members.
- Communicate benefits and the different opportunities available.
- Encourage members to make the most of their membership.
If you're great at getting people excited and have the ability to inspire, promote or spruce up enrollment, contact Kate Miller and Jennifer Colon at membership@ad2orlando.org.
Programs
- Brainstorm interesting, relevant topics for programs.
- Recruit guest speakers.
- Secure venue and details.
- Plan and implement at least 4 programs throughout the year.
If you like to throw parties and educate people, contact Peter Cleeveley and Laura Gale at programs@ad2orlando.org.
Public Relations & Social Media
- Enhance and promote Ad 2 awareness to the Orlando community.
- Manage and maintain Ad 2 Orlando’s social networks.
- Work with local media to promote the organization and its events.
- Help other committees with promotional and grassroots ideas.
If you're a social butterfly or have a knack for smoothing things over, please contact Lindsey Levy and Molly Britt at publicrelations@ad2orlando.org.
Public Service
- Select a non-profit organization for Ad 2 to support.
- Build a diverse committee to create and execute.
- Research, plan and complete a campaign for the non-profit.
- Present campaign at the national level, competing against other Ad 2s.
If you'd like to give back to your community, contact Jon Herbster and Kristina Doyle at publicservice@ad2orlando.org.
Socials
- Plan and execute events within a budget.
- Survey members on what kind of socials they’d like to attend.
- Fundraise and negotiate with vendors.
- Maintain positive relationships from start to finish.
If you're good with a budget and can stay calm under pressure, contact Jessica Enns and Autumn Thomas at socials@ad2orlando.org.
Sponsorships
- Identify or solicit sponsors to support club needs.
- Negotiate venue-use, food/beverages, prizes, etc. for Ad 2 events.
- Partner with sponsor for fundraising support.
- Deliver upon sponsorship agreements/give back to our sponsors.
If you are interested in meeting new people, getting results or happen to have awesome contacts or salesmanship skills, contact Will Royall and Courtney Connell at sponsorships@ad2orlando.org.
President
Tiffany L. Ryan
Day job: Creative Project Manager, Disney's Yellow Shoes
Hometown: Orlando
College: University of Central Florida
Favorite hangout: wherever my friends are!
Favorite industry website/blog: ours.
Favorite quote: To thine own self be true - William Shakespeare.
Memorable Ad 2 Moment: Tying with Kristina for third place at my first national conference and introducing myself as Tiffany from Orlampa.
President Elect
Kristina Doyle
Day job: Digital Marketing Manager @ Purple, Rock, Scissors
Hometown: Cooper City, FL
College: University of Central Florida
Favorite hangout: Burtons
Favorite industry website/blog: swiss-miss.com
Favorite quote: "There's no place like home" - Dorothy Gale
Memorable Ad 2 Moment: Going to nationals in San Diego this past year. It's when I officially "Drank the Ad 2 Kool-Aid".
Treasurer
Patti Combs
Day job: Digital Media Manager at Clear Channel Outdoor
Hometown: Crescent City, FL
College: University of Central Florida
Favorite hangout: Backyard Oasis
Favorite industry website/blog: I actually use the different. Smartbriefs to get news
Favorite quote: I am still learning. Michelangelo
Memorable Ad 2 Moment: Speaker last year inspired me to start my blog
Secretary
Susan Watts
Day job: Media Planner/Buyer at Push.
Hometown: Lauderhill, FL
College: Florida State University - Go 'Noles!
Favorite hangout: Anywhere with good friends, good food and good drinks.
Favorite industry website/blog: adfreak.com
Memorable Ad 2 Moment: All the amazing conferences I have attended over the past 4 years.
Immediate Past President
Jennifer Gammichia
Day job: Marketing Associate at Sysco Central Florida
Hometown: Orlando, FL
College: University of Central Florida
Favorite hangout: New Smyrna Beach
Favorite industry website/blog: ad2orlando.org
Favorite quote: work hard to play hard
Memorable Ad 2 Moment: Planning and implementing the 2010 Covert-opperations Mid-year Board Retreat on an island (on the coldest day of the year!!) with a bon fire, a pony keg, and some cross-dressing.
Ad 2 Creative Director
Lawrie Talansky
Day job: Art Director @ Acropolis
Hometown: Longwood, FL
College: Ringling College of Art and Design
Favorite hangout: Lizzy McCormack's Irish Pub
Favorite industry website/blog: Dieline, Notcot and Pinterest. Follow me at pinterest.com/lawrie_talansky/
Favorite quote: "When you do the common things in life in an uncommon way, you will command the attention of the world." ~ George Washington Carver
Socials Co-Chair
Autumn Thomas
Day job: Media Coordinator at Push.
Hometown: Winter Park, Fla :)
College: University of Central Florida. Go Knights!
Favorite hangout: Anywhere on a boat or beach
Favorite industry website/blog: mashable.com
Favorite quote: Two rules of success in life: 1. Don't tell people everything you know.
Memorable Ad 2 Moment: With only one Ad2 event under my belt, I'd have to say walking into the Kick-Off event and seeing so many friendly and familiar faces. It made all the nervousness of being a newbie subside. :)
Socials Co-Chair
Jessica Enns
Day job: Media Coordinator at Push.
Hometown: Winter Park, Fla :)
College: University of Florida - GO GATORS!
Favorite hangout: Anywhere that has a bar and sports on TV
Favorite industry website/blog: mashable.com
Favorite quote: Nothing tells memories from ordinary moments, only afterwards do they claim remembrance on account of their scars. - Le Jetee
Memorable Ad 2 Moment: Everyone's excitement when our Public Service client was announced
Public Service Chair
Jon Herbster
Day job: Sign and Drive Marketing
Hometown: Maitland, FL
College: Rollins College Hamilton Holt School
Favorite hangout: On a Boat. Florida Keys. Open Ocean. Minimal Radio Contact.
Favorite industry website/blog: insidetherockposterframe.blogspot.com
Favorite quote: "Janice, I apologize to you if I don’t seem real eager to jump into a forced awkward intimate situation that people like to call "dating." I don’t like the feeling..."
Memorable Ad 2 Moment: Justin Sisley and I crashed a Bar Mitzvah during the 2011 Addy Awards where we were welcomed with balloons and praise. You should have been there.
Government Relations Chair
Joe Culotta
Day job: Voter Outreach Manager at Seminole County Supervisor of Elections
Hometown: Sanford, FL
College: UCF (Go Knights!)
Favorite hangout: Park Ave in Winter Park
Favorite industry website/blog: Buzzfeed
Favorite quote: "There are no such things as limits to growth, because there are no limits to the human capacity for intelligence, imagination, and wonder" - Ronald Reagan
Memorable Ad 2 Moment: Rockin' my ugly Christmas "sweater" at the December social with pride!
Programs Co-Chair
Peter Cleeveley
Day job: Sales and business development at REDBiRD Printing Inc.
Hometown: Winter Park, FL
College: Hardknocks
Favorite hangout: Eden Bar / Restaurant
Favorite industry website/blog: WWTDD.com
Favorite quote: "My fellow Americans, ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country."
Memorable Ad 2 Moment: Having over 100 people turnout for our annual kickoff!
Programs Co-Chair
Laura Gale
Day job: Online Advertising Coordinator @ Bonnier Corporation
Hometown: Bend, Oregon
College: University of Central Florida
Favorite hangout: Fleet Peeples Dog Park
Favorite industry website/blog: Transworld.net
Favorite quote: "Mmmbop."
Memorable Ad 2 Moment: Our membership kickoff event at Baby Grands because it had such an amazing turnout and I met so many other wonderful young professionals!
Communications Co-Chair
Madeline Wahl
Hometown: Boca Raton, FL
College: University of Central Florida
Favorite hangout: The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando Resort
Favorite industry website/blog: Ads of the World and Mashable
Memorable Ad 2 Moment: "A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” - Lao Tzu
Communications Co-Chair
Jeffrey Malczyk
Day job: Interactive Analyst at Fry Hammond Barr
Hometown: St. Pete, FL
College: University of Central Florida
Favorite hangout: Lake Eola
Favorite industry website/blog: Mashable
Education Co-Chair
Abby Greenlee
Day job: Studio Artist for Full Sail University
Hometown: Brownsville, MN
College: Full Sail University
Favorite hangout: Dog park with my puppies (Maddie & Nina)
Favorite industry website/blog: videocopilot.net
Favorite quote: "A mind is like a parachute, it doesn't work if it isn't open." - Frank Zappa
Memorable Ad 2 Moment: New this year don't have any yet!
Public Relations Chair
Lindsey Levy
Day job: Advertising & PR Account Manager
Hometown: Cleveland, Ohio
College: University of Central Florida (Go Knights!)
Favorite hangout: Anywhere sunny, preferably with water nearby
Favorite industry website/blog: whatthefuckismysocialmediastrategy.com
Favorite quote: "Three be the things I shall never attain: Envy, content, and sufficient champagne." ~ Dorothy Parker
Memorable Ad 2 Moment: The most beautiful beaches in Destin, FL at a District Conference.
Sponsorship Co-Chair
Courtney Connell
Day job: Serial Entrepreneur (E Commerce Heavy)
Hometown: Monticello, FL
College: FSU
Favorite hangout: Lake Holden
Favorite industry website/blog: Adage
Favorite quote: Work.Passion.Play
Memorable Ad 2 Moment: Membership Kick Off
Sponsorship Co-Chair
William Royall
Day job: SERIAL ENTREPRENEUR AND AGENCY OWNER
Hometown: ST. PETERSBURG, FL
College: STETSON UNIVERSITY
Favorite hangout: LAKE HOLDEN
Favorite industry website/blog: AD AGE
Favorite quote: WORK. PASSION. PLAY.
Memorable Ad 2 Moment: ANNUAL CONFERENCES!
Membership Co-Chair
Jennifer Colon
Day job: Account Coordinator, MMGY Global
Hometown: New York City
College: Florida State University/Kaplan University
Favorite hangout: The Silly Grape (with my Y family).
Favorite industry website/blog: adweek.com/adfreak
Favorite quote: A man who stops advertising to save money, is like a man who stops a clock to save time.
Memorable Ad 2 Moment: Conference...Ocala... Limo Bus... I'd say more, but then I'd have to kill ya. Fun times!
Education Co-Chair
Mary Furino
Day job: Junior Account Executive at Push.
Hometown: Melbourne, FL
College: University of Florida- GO GATORS!!!!
Favorite hangout: Frank & Steins
Favorite industry website/blog: copyranter.com
Favorite quote: "There is no security in life, only opportunity."
Memorable Ad 2 Moment: I enjoyed every moment of working on last years public service client: Pet Rescue by Judy. I adopted my dog from Judy, so it was great to be able to thank her in such a huge way.
