KEY PLAYERS

Jerry Matese, CEO - Co-founder of Jena Communications, is responsible for managing day-to-day operations of the company, and he is acting Creative Director. His vision is to re-invent the advertising agency in order to provide cutting-edge creative and cunning market strategy without the excessive costs and sluggish turn-around of traditional firms.

 

Nadine Matese, President - Co-founder of Jena Communications, directs special event planning. She will make your next event a memorable one, with the highest level of attention to detail. Relax! Because all you have to do is show up and take all the credit for hiring the best PR and event planning firm in the region.

 

Doug Beck, VP New Business Development - With over 20 years of experience in media sales and customer relationship management, Doug cultivates relationships that produce results. If you’re talking to Doug it’s because he knows we have a great fit, and you should prepare yourself for tremendous success.

 

Jessica McDonnell, Sr. Account Manager, is a well seasoned Account Manager with superb research, copywriting and organizational skills. From the smallest task to the largest campaign, Jessica brings proven marketing processes and industry expertise to the table. She ensures every aspect of your account is handled professionally and efficiently so you can rest easy knowing everything is being handled with your success in mind.

 

Margaret Watt, Account Manager, an experienced Account Manager and Copywriter with a unique perspective which she translates into interesting ideas that turn into great concepts and successful campaigns. If the status quo is adversely affecting your bottom line, Meg can help breathe new life into your business with a fresh look, a new spin and a savvy management style.

 

Toni Riley, Traffic Manager, helps us all sleep better at night knowing all the artwork reached the publications before the deadline, the direct mail pieces hit the post office in advance of the promotion and the web campaign coincides with the print campaign; and yes, she followed up with all these people so everyone is on the same page! Sharp, organized and totally on you if you owe her an asset for one of her projects; she is the pain in your neck you will love to have.

 

Tim Gleason, Director of Internet Services, has the thankless job of making sure all things Internet just work! He is a veteran IT programmer that manages staff, hardware and software. From Datacenter maintenance and security updates to SQL database programming and e-commerce customization. Tim translates real world needs to functionality that generate real revenue for Jena communications’ clients.

 

Eric Rowe, New Media Director, takes the concept of visual art to the next level by combining traditional creative ideas with cutting-edge technologies. From a slick broadcast video spot or full-length DVD production to interactive web based applications and 3D modeling, Eric transforms the mind’s eye into visual realities that always engage and entertain.

 

Frank Addessi, Art Director, has three decades of experience of designing the perfect look to convey your branding message. He has the uncanny ability deliver the message in a memorable, meaningful way, regardless of audience or media venue. Frank knows how to get in your head!

 

Mike Lepper, Senior Graphic Designer, has superb design skills and an expert level of understanding in all computer based design software packages including Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator and more.

 

Bill Vaughn, Senior Graphic Designer takes old world hand draw creativity to computer based art effortlessly. Bill has extensive knowledge of offset and digital printing to ensure your print project comes out perfect time and time again.