Meet the Team

Prior to the programmatic media world, Aaron's experiences included content creation, marketing, and sales. Things he's most passionate about besides the media field include hip hop/R&B music, creating Spotify playlists, traveling, pro wrestling, meditation/exercise, plants, roller coasters, and superhero movies among other things. Graduate of Bachelor of Science - Media Arts & Design at James Madison University.

Fun Fact: I shot up to 5'6" when I was in the 5th grade (yet I can't dunk to save my life).

Aj graduated from the University of Central Florida with a B.A. in Human Communication. She has worked in digital advertising for nearly three years. Aj has experience across many industries, such as healthcare, tourism, higher education, and home care. In her free time, Aj loves being outside, climbing, reading, and traveling. 

Fun Fact: My favorite season is fall.

A young entrepreneurial spirit with a focus on sharpening a wide range of skill sets, Al has a dedication to excellence and a no tolerance policy for mediocracy. Passion is his passion and it is what he believes is the key to excelling in any fast paced, competitive environment. He was born in Detroit, MI with a diverse employment history ranging from factory work to corporate sales.

Fun Fact: I make the 'impossible" basketball shots at the carnivals every time I go.

Alena is an agency veteran with 15 years of experience in digital advertising and client services spanning across a variety of industries from politics and public affairs to healthcare, education and tourism.  She is a strategic thinker and effective leader who focuses on driving innovation, fostering creativity, and delivering exceptional results. As a former Division 1 athlete she understands and values teamwork and collaboration. Alena was born in Canada, but was raised on the coast of Virginia. While she's a beach girl at heart, Alena lives in the suburbs of Northern Virginia with her husband, three children and dog... for now anyway. 

Fun Fact: I was the lead goal scorer on my high school soccer team my senior year. Go Patriots!

With a background in business development, sales and management, Alex previously worked for a branding agency that focused on enthusiast brands in automotive racing, sports, and music; and an IP rights & royalties software company. Outside of work, he enjoys writing music as a hobby, traveling and attending concerts.

Fun fact: I am an amateur book collector.

Alex began his career in South Florida, specializing in programmatic advertising for the hotel industry after graduating from Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU). After relocating to North Carolina, he advanced into a management role focusing on programmatic and search advertising in the meat industry. In his downtime, Alex enjoys spending time with his wife, Xabrina, and their French Bulldog, Prescott.

Fun Fact: You can find me cheering on the Dallas Cowboys, the Dallas Mavericks, and the Pittsburgh Penguins, or playing the latest PS5 and Xbox games.

Allie is Brkthru's resident troubleshooter and problem solver, who relishes in developing and implementing new processes and learning new platforms. She has been in digital marketing and media for more than 10 years in roles from sales support, to SEM, to programmatic and social media. Along with her husband and daughter, Allie grooves to pop music, hits the high notes with divas, and yes, listens to boy bands.

Allison is a Marketing Management graduate of Virginia Tech and has eight years of agency experience under her belt, working with clients across a large range of industries including healthcare, higher education, tourism and consumer goods. In her free time she loves traveling (especially to Puerto Rico), checking out the newest local restaurant, curling up with a good book, or going for a boardwalk run.

Fun Fact: I was never a runner but, a while back I started a running streak challenge where I had to run a minimum of a mile everyday. Well I never stopped and have already passed day 600. Maybe I'll stop when I reach 1,000. Maybe.

After graduating from the University of New Hampshire in 2010, Allyson moved to Chicago where she began her digital marketing career. She met her husband Chris in Chicago and relocated back to the Boston area in 2014.

Fun Fact: I love theatre and musical theatre — I was even a theatre Casting Director Assistant in Chicago!

Allison enjoys working with clients through their marketing journey. She is a graduate of  the Virginia Commonwealth University, and ran her first marathon in November 2022. 

Fun fact: My favorite food is Ranch Dressing

Allyson has 16 years of media sales experience, having sold print, radio, outdoor, TV, and digital in the Charlotte, NC market. A rare North Carolina native and graduate of NC State University, she is passionate about making clients' lives easier and being a breath of fresh air in their busy work lives. 

Outside of work, you can find Allyson playing tennis, cheering on the Carolina Panthers, cooking, and spending time with her husband Matt, and their two dogs, Peppers and Tolbert, named after former Panthers players. 

Fun Fact: She was present at Roger Federer's final match (with Nadal) at the Laver Cup in London in 2022!

Alyssa has worked in digital marketing since graduating college in 2015, and specializing in SEM for about three and a half years. She loves analyzing data & coming up with creative solutions to problems. When off the clock, she funnels that creative drive through painting (a newfound quarantine hobby) and cooking. Lastly (and most importantly), she has a four year old lab named Reese that has the biggest personality.

Fun Fact: I was on the dance team in college and performed at a Celtics game.

After graduating college, Amanda started working in digital marketing and has loved it ever since. She is from the Dominican Republic, currently living in Miami with her husband. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family and traveling. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Marketing from the Instituto Tecnologico de Santo Domingo.

Fun Fact: I like decorating interiors and enjoy making handmade earrings! Also, I love kids and used to be an elementary school teacher assistant for three years.

Andreu was born and rasied in Barcelona, Spain, and pursued Business and Administration at Institut Quimic de Sarria, earning a Master's in International Marketing at Hult International Business School in Cambridge, Boston. He entered the advertising realm at Digilant in roles primarily revolved around strategy, specializing in paid media and partnership management.

Fun Fact: I'm a devoted supporter of RCD Espanyol, not Barcelona. 

Though a lifelong New Yorker, Andrew moved south to North Carolina in 2017 and loves it so much, he plans to stay indefinitely! A proud father of three sons, he continues a family streak of all males (Andrew is the third of four sons). Andrew has a passion for great wine, food, and travel, and in his free time, you will usually find him doing a combination of all. Andrew founded Brkthru to answer a growing frustration he felt in the market—clients didn’t feel they had a true partner that they could consistently rely on and wouldn’t turn them away when in need. You will routinely hear Andrew emphasize that we find ways to say YES! If a client has a need, we will figure out a way to solve it and our clients shouldn’t ever have to worry about if we will accept their business. When he looks back years from now, his hope is that Brkthru is well regarded as being the gold standard for service. If so, it’s mission accomplished!

A native Michigander, Andrew's 35 year media sales career has taken him to New York City, Chicago and finally to Texas where he is most at home. Having worked in the digital space since the 1990's, Andrew's experience includes working for global media companies and smaller tech startups. Andrew holds an undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan, a masters degree from Marist College and spent four years as an adjunct professor of media sales at the University of North Texas. When he's not working, you'll find Andrew at various community and local school district events where he serves as a school board trustee.  Andrew and his wife Patty have three awesome daughters: a Texas alum (HookEm!), an A&M alum (GigEm!) and the youngest at Auburn University (War Eagle!).  An avid outdoorsman, Andrew enjoys skiing, biking, hiking and is a certified stand up paddleboard instructor.

Fun Fact: I lived my junior year of high school in Auckland, New Zealand as a Rotary Exchange Student.

Andy has been working in digital marketing nearing a decade. Andy uses his experience both on the account management side optimizing campaigns and sales side to create custom solutions for his clients. Andy is a proud husband to his wife Haley and father of a newborn baby boy George Patrick! When not working, Andy loves watching sports (Chiefs, Royals, Huskers, Dodgers) and hanging out with his family and dogs.

Fun Fact: I own three small dogs, a chihuahua named Pepe Lopez (named after the cheap tequila), and two shih tzu's Harlow and Frankie.

Andy brings a significant breadth of leadership experience having worked in the adtech industry for more than 20 years.  He has helped several leading brands and agencies plan and execute ROI driven strategies. His knowledge of the digital media ecosystem and advertising supply chain parallels the current state of programmatic marketplaces and the democratization of advertising as a whole.  Andy holds two degrees from Michigan State University and enjoys spending time with his wife, Elizabeth, and twins, Carter and Kelland.  In his free time, he enjoys reading, running, and relaxing.

Fun Fact:  I was at Woodstock '99!

​In his free time, you can find Anthony on his Peloton or binge watching Netflix. Anthony's role is leading an amazing sales team in continued company and client revenue development. Nearing two decades of advertising and marketing sales and leadership in traditional (TV, newspapers, magazines, etc.) and multi-media channels, he most recently led major markets across NY and NJ in digital growth. Most importantly, Anthony is a proud husband, and father of two amazing children, residing in the Hudson Valley region of New York.

Ariana has been in the industry for almost 10 years, starting off in SEM and shifting to specialize in Ad Operations. She enjoys reading, watching movies, and playing with her dogs.

Fun Fact: Ariana has a twin sister who is 14 minutes younger.

Ashlee has been in digital marketing for more than five years, excelling at keyword research. She's an avid learner and catches on quickly. Ashlee has a B.A. in English from the University of Delaware.

Fun fact: I walk dogs around my apartment complex in my free time.

Born and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana, Ashley likes to say she adds a little "jazz" to everything she does. She enjoys live music, being outside and spending time with loved-ones. She has two awesome dogs and a cat by (happy accident). She has a degree in Mass Communications with a Minor in Marketing at Louisiana State University

Fun Fact: I have more than 20 pairs of Nike Air Max shoes.

Over eight years of Ashley’s career has been spent in digital marketing, specifically in Client Service roles. While she spent the last few years in Colorado enjoying snowboarding, hiking and seeing as many Red rocks concerts as possible, Ashley now lives in Chicago where she enjoys biking along Lake Michigan, seeing improv shows, and of course, more live music.

Fun Fact: I used to compete around the country with an adult hip hop team!

Athena is ready to give it her all for our digital media clients. She is a graduate of Pfeiffer University, with a major in Criminal Justice and minor in Psychology. She is originally from New York, but has lived in North Carolina for most of her life. She is obsessed with poetry, her dog Ellie and cat Beanz. 

Fun Fact: I ran a hamster farm in middle school.

Ayla is an experienced Accounting Manager based in Michigan, where she lives with her husband and two children. In her free time, Ayla enjoys camping in Northern Michigan with her friends and family.

Fun Fact: I love finding old furniture and refinishing it.

Bailey, a seasoned account manager in advertising and digital marketing, is driven by a passion for achieving client success through strategic campaigns. With diverse industry experience, her goal is to understand you and your business intimately, guiding you through the dynamic digital landscape to deliver impactful results.

Fun Fact: I have 2 dogs, a Great Dane & a Lab/Beagle mix and they are my children.

Ben's background is in commercial radio, where he did everything from On-air, programming, management, and sales. He enjoys meeting new people, and developing a plan of attack for your business to thrive and grow. In the fall/winter months, he is very involved in local hockey organization, both as a player and on-ice official. In the spring/summer, he loves to play golf, and be on or near the water.

Fun Fact: I'm a licensed Wedding Officiant, and have married more than 50 couples!

Brendan has been in the digital advertising space for almost 13 years in various roles from Ad Ops, Campaign Management, Media trader/strategy, and various supervisor and management positions. He is a creative data driven person who loves the ever changing fast paced digital advertising industry.

Fun Fact: I enjoy playing golf, ice hockey, and running. I am currently training for my first half marathon.

With 20 years of experience working with a variety of businesses as a private practice attorney, including as partner at two pre-eminent Michigan law firms,  Brett applies his career expertise to help keep Brkthru on its successful trajectory. He holds a BBA from Eastern Michigan University and a JD from Wayne State Law School. He has been married for 23 years with two daughters. Brett is an Ohio State Buckeyes football fanatic and avid vegetable gardener.

Brian is a passionate sports enthusiast and a lifelong learner who pursued his Bachelor's degree in Marketing at Xavier University. His roots trace back to East English Village, Detroit, where I actively engaged in various clubs and organizations. Brian's journey into sales began when he embarked on an  entrepreneurial endeavor. Falling in love with the sales process during this experience, he has since dedicated himself to the world of sales.

Fun Fact: Pretty sure i'm undefeated in Uno

Briana is a Public Relations and Marketing graduate of Quinnipiac University and has seven years of professional advertising and performance marketing, account management, and sales experience. She is committed to fostering client growth and delivering tailored solutions to drive success. She loves cooking, traveling, fashion, and spending time with family and friends.

Fun Fact:  My happy place is on safari in the African bush.

Cari grew up in the advertising industry with a father in ad sales and mother on the agency side. She has spent more than 20 years in the business working across a wide variety of traditional and digital media, on both sides of the desk. Cari lives in Westchester, NY, with her husband, three-year old son, 18-month old daughter and rescue dog.

Fun Fact: I have been called Martha Stewart more times than I can count. I am a huge foodie and nothing gets me in the moment better than cooking. 

Chad's been in media sales for nearly 15 years, with a heavy digital focus for the past seven. He is passionate about helping clients and coaching his teams. He, his wife Jenna, and their golden retriever Kevin, enjoy traveling and spending time outside hiking and exploring. Chad is a huge sports fan, loving all things football (college and pro), baseball and hockey.

Charanya is an experienced data engineer with a knack for mastering new technologies. Currently residing in Atlanta with her husband and three adventurous kids, she finds joy in exploring the world as a family. Her background includes a BE in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, laying the foundation for  a career in the dynamic field of data engineering across various domains

Fun Fact:  One fun fact about me is that I have a bit of a sweet tooth! Whether it's trying out new dessert recipes or discovering unique sweets from around the world, I always enjoy indulging in a tasty treat. It's a fun way for me to unwind and explore different flavors and textures.

Cherylyn is a creative thinker and inspired storyteller, enthusiastic about fostering team spirit and collaborating with others to reach collective goals. Her experience with researching, reporting, and data tracking in online media, along with creative work in film, photography, and social media, contributes to her curiosity and eagerness to view all aspects of digital media from as many unique angles as possible. She was born in California, but has spent most of her life in Virginia Beach so she can't imagine not living near the sea. Coffee, cacti, and cats are three of her favorite things and she has a feisty gray and white cat named Brigitta Leisel. When she's not coffee shop hopping or reading a book, you can find her frequenting local antique shops and seeing her favorite bands live.

Fun Fact: I am a former high-level competitive gymnast and gymnastics coach and I can still do all of my old skills & routines...well, inside my brain, at least!

Chris has eight years of experience in digital marketing, specializing in SEM. He lived in Florida for more than 30 years and is a Theme/Amusement Park aficionado. He now lives in Ohio where he likes to spend my days exploring and hiking. 

Fun Fact: I am a big minor league baseball mascot fan and collect hats from my favorites. 

Chris Conway is an Account Manager in Austin, TX, where he has lived for the past 10 years. He enjoys trying new restaurants in the Austin area and going to comedy shows. In his free time he likes playing pickleball, getting out on the water, and watching/attending sports events.

Fun Fact: I have lived in Tampa, Atlanta, Kansas City, and Austin.

Chris was born and raised in New Orleans, LA, but has lived in the Greater Tampa area since high school. He comes from an email marketing and customer success background, so it is exciting to switch gears a bit here at BrkThru, and focus on other aspects of the digital space. He likes sports (NBA, EPL, F1), comic books (his current favorite is a book called Time Before Time), and reality competition shows (Top Chef, The Challenge, Survivor).

Fun Fact: I played electric keyboard in a progressive metal band.

Chris started in video production for industrial/corporate videos and has now been in advertising & marketing for more than 14 years.

Fun Fact: I love to save old things - my wife and I renovated our 1922 bungalow, we restored a 1969 boat, and own & maintain a 1965 Rambler.

Christie brings more than a decade of HR experience to Brkthru. She has her Bachelor's in HR from Kansas State University and has handled HR functions for small to mid-sized companies in the fintech, event management, and manufacturing industries. While she's had 33 addresses in her life, she now calls Austin home along with her husband and three boys (two human and one dog, Shumai).

Fun Fact: I was a cheerleader at KSU (Go Wildcats!)

Christy brings 20 years of broadcast television and digital experience to Brkthru. She is passionate about developing successful solutions for her clients to help them achieve their business goals. She lives in Tampa, FL, by way of Cincinnati, OH ,with her husband, Brandon, and their two sons, Grayson and Carter. Beyond the office, she loves to travel, frequent concerts and take advantage of the Florida lifestyle and beaches as much as possible.

Fun Fact: I'm currently in my AAA ‘Hockey Mom’ era spending hours supporting Grayson chase his NHL dreams and into my ‘Rock & Roll Mom’ era with our little guy, Carter. 

Cindy is married, has four grown daughters, two grandchildren, and two dogs and enjoys spending time with family, and being outside when the weather is warm. Kayaking and hiking are favorites. She has worked in Digital Advertising for seven years. She has a BS - Food Service Management degree from Meredith College.

Fun Fact: I am obsessed with creating abstract art, painting, mixed media, etc.

Cody lives in Decatur, GA, right outside of Atlanta, with his wife, Jordan and Corgi Taffy.

Fun Fact: In my spare time, I like to play guitar and drums.

Colleen is a Digital Marketing expert with more than 20 years of experience working on all sides of the industry including the client, publisher and agency end. Colleen started her career in radio and transitioned to television at the same time that digital advertising was beginning to explode. She's led multiple digital sales teams across several media companies. A proud Buckeye and graduate of The Ohio State University, she resides in New Albany, Ohio where's she's Mom to two daughters and their rescue dog Knox.

Fun Fact: Mom to identical twin daughters.

Originally from the Great Lakes State and a proud Michigan State University alumnus, Corbin now brings his expertise to Portland, Oregon. His dynamic career began on the agency side in Detroit as a Media Planner and Buyer and later brought him out to the PNW. Corbin has spent the last five years on the Supply-Side Platform (SSP) side of the industry, where he specialized in helping agencies and brands navigate and succeed in the complex world of programmatic advertising. Outside of work, Corbin is passionate about cooking, exploring the stunning Pacific Northwest, and engaging in hands-on projects.

Fun Fact:  I enjoy spending quality time with my cat, Ernest, dog Boo, and my partner, Shelby.

Corey is a highly trained, experienced and award-winning B2C and B2B sales professional (see photo of Corey proudly accepting an award!). He loves to travel and has never met a craft beer that he didn’t like. If he could eat one food the rest of his life, it would be chips & salsa.  He has a Bachelor's Degree from Central Michigan University.

Fun Fact: Most Underrated TV Character of all-time is Cristina Yang: change my mind!

In her nearly 10 years in the digital advertising industry, Courtney has worked in both in-house and agency environments – very different experiences that taught her to adopt a holistic view of the business. Her background in media trading and search engine marketing strengthened her curiosity for analytics and data visualization. Now, as a member of our Organizational Management team, she uses her cross-functional experience for training, learning and development at Brkthru. Most of Courtney's vacations are planned around visiting and hiking (with her husband and hound) national parks, for which she does extensive research.

Craig is family man and tinkerer, loves to find out how things work. He fell in love with the web and computers at a young age and hasn't looked back since. He is responsible for five babies, only one is human and she's pretty awesome. His background in digital marketing is varied having worked freelance, then in Operations before moving to IT. He has a Bachelor's degree in  Graphic Design.

Fun Fact: I am a content creator!

D'Nisha has more than six years of advertising and marketing experience. She has a BA in Advertising from the University of South Carolina. She started as an Advertising Sales Rep and realized she loved managing client accounts and building relationships with clients. In her free time she loves to travel, go to local events, watch bad reality TV, and spend time with her pets, Mushu & Lulu. 

Fun Fact: I’m obsessed with all things Harry Potter and have read each book more than 10 times. 

Dave is a Digital Project Manager with more than 15 years experience managing websites, software, and marketing projects of all sizes and shapes. He has a BA in English Literature from UCSB. 

Fun Fact: I was once on a reality show. Nope, not gonna say which one.

Dawn has been riding horses since the age of five. Her first horse was a Shetland Pony named Little Bit. She was part of her high school and college rodeo team, where she competed in Barrel Racing. Dawn brings more than 14 years of HR experience to Brkthru. She has handled HR functions for small to mid-sized companies in the healthcare, transportation, and defense contracting industries. She lives in Texas with her husband, two energetic boys, two basset hounds and two quarter horses. It's a bit of a zoo!

Originally from Texas, Dustin has lived in the Atlanta area long enough to be considered a local. Married to his wife, Taylor, and a proud father of two, their newest family additions are two sweet and goofy Aussie-Doodles, Ronald and Riley. When not stuck sitting in Atlanta traffic, or at the Braves game with his family, you can most likely find him on the golf course.  He’s not just chasing birdies, he’s chasing golf balls as they dodge trees, find bunkers, and take unexpected detours into everything in between. So if you ever see someone hopelessly trying to get out of the sand to save bogey, go say hi. 

Liz’s love of travel occasionally lures her away from the Chesapeake Bay, where she and her son Grayson happily reside with his best friend, their black lab, Maximus. She has 16 years combined experience in client and agency-side advertising and communications, developing research-based strategy and integrated marketing plans. Destination marketing organization and hotel experience give her keen insight into the client perspective, invaluable in her role as Director of Client Services. Her full-service agency experience spans travel and hospitality, museums and attractions, automotive, healthcare, fitness and franchise brands. In addition to her leadership in marketing, Liz is accredited in Public Relations through PRSA. Liz calls Virginia Beach home, where her father retired as a rear admiral in the U.S. Navy.

Emary started her digital marketing career fresh out of college managing and optimizing paid search campaigns. Over time, she realized her passion was within reporting & analytics, leading her to focus on building and developing analyst teams and finding solutions to provide clear and actionable client insights. She enjoys being just as much a technician as a story teller, and is most fulfilled when she can help a team or client understand their big picture.

Fun Fact: I don't have a middle name.

Emily has worked in digital advertising on the agency side for the past five years. Her favorite part about digital is the transparency reporting shows and how data shapes future campaign strategy. She is based in Arlington, VA, and lives with her husband Steven, and two cats Oatmeal and Nigel.

Fun Fact: I love reading (add me on Goodreads!), cooking, and hosting dinner parties for friends.

Emily's passion for learning and development started while attending leadership camps growing up. With double degrees from Central Michigan University (BA and MSA) and L&D experience in automotive and healthcare industries, she's passionate about driving team engagement, building learning initiatives, and enhancing growth opportunities. Emily spends most of her free time traveling around Michigan with her husband, mini-Aussie Otis, and orange cat named Turkey. She's an avid multitasker, loves trying new gluten free recipes, reading, and staying active.

Fun Fact: I've donated 10+ inches of my red hair three times in my life.

Eric has been in the digital advertising space for 12 years in a number of roles through campaign and account management as well as supervisory/people management positions. Over the past five years, Eric shifted focus to team and leadership development. This has included maximizing team efficiencies, shaping leader relationships and process improvement. Eric is also a Scrum Master. He lives just outside of Nashville with his wife, Hallie, his three kids, Logan, Laynie and Gray, and Cocker Spaniel named Molly.

Fun Fact: A lifelong Tennesseean, you'll often find me wearing orange and cheering on the V-O-L-S!

Fatema's past experience has been as a behavioral therapist while she was in college. In her free time she likes to read, exercise, and watch different foreign language shows. She loves traveling and doing adventurous activities. She is a huge food lover, and loves trying out new cuisines.

Fun Fact: Nothing relaxes me more than taking long night walks and listening to music.

Gabrielle is a big family person, who loves being outdoors. When in doubt you can find her walking her dog, spending time with friends and family or out for a run. She recently got into cooking and has always loved to travel. She has a strong background in Medical Sales and Digital Marketing- specifically email and CRM. During the summer months you can find her living on the beach with a good book 🙂

Fun Fact: I was bartender for almost 10 years.

More than six years of Gabrielle's career has been spent in B2B marketing for software and technology brands. She is passionate about creating effective marketing initiatives and executing go-to-market strategies. Her experience spans brand management, content development, demand generation, product marketing, and market research and analysis. When not in the home office, she loves being outdoors and spending time with her husband and their new baby girl!

Fun Fact: I usually spend summers on the West side of Michigan playing tennis and pickleball or simply hanging on the beach with family and friends.

Grace has four years of experience buying programmatically through The Trade Desk. She attended the University of Missouri and majored in Business with an emphasis in Marketing. She also has a minor in Textile and Apparel Management.

Fun Fact: I’m very into astrology (but in a fun way, I promise!).

After graduating from the University of Maryland with a bachelor’s degree in Communications, Grace spent more than four years in the private and public sectors contributing her digital marketing knowledge to major economic development, real estate development and construction projects. She brings a sharp focus and keen eye for detail to her role at Brkthru. Outside of work, Grace is a serial hobbyist. When she isn’t trying her hand at a new activity, she is exploring the Richmond music scene or spending time outdoors.

Fun Fact: I've almost exclusively shopped secondhand over the last four years as part of a No New Things lifestyle — this includes furnishing an entire house!

Originally from the Cleveland area but now living in Toledo, Greg has three sons (a teenager,  and two boys in their 20s already out in the world). He's a successful artist consistently showing his work and teaching classes locally, but comes with sales and promotions experience in the radio and healthcare fields. He's fueled by coffee and bacon and wouldn't have it any other way. He has a BFA from Kent State University. 

Fun Fact: When I was around 5 years old, I went door to door in the neighborhood trying to sell my drawings.

Greg has worked in digital marketing for almost a decade with a focus in the small business space. He enjoys working with small business owners, learning about their goals and helping them achieve them.

Fun Fact: I might be addicted to fantasy football as I am typically in at least seven season-long leagues each year.

Hanna is a Virginia Beach native who graduated from James Madison University (go Dukes!) in May 2021. She was a double major in Media Arts Design with a concentration in Creative Advertising and Communications with a concentration in Public Relations. She has always been fascinated with the Advertising/Marketing industry and anything creative since high school! It's an industry that is continuously expanding and you can always learn more.

Fun Fact: I am an avid roller skater!

Heather once saw more than 100 national artists in a single year, attending over 50 concerts and music festivals. She spent the first part of her career working on the client-side as a Marketing Manager in the Big Box Retail, B2B, and Automotive industries, and the past eight years, working for a startup digital agency as a senior digital strategist helping sellers prospect better, know more about digital and close higher revenue deals. She and husband David. have two sons who both enjoy playing music (trumpet, trombone, piano, bass guitar, singing), three step-sons, and one step-grandson. Heather holds a BA in Speech Communication from Miami University (OH).

Heather worked in broadcast television for 19 years before joining Brkthru. She is known for developing strong relationships with her clients and the agencies she works with. Her passion is finding solutions for clients and building long-term partnerships. She lives in Detroit with her husband and three sons. She also has two spoiled dogs that she adores.

Fun Fact: I was a gymnast for years and every year I do back handsprings down Michigan's Sleeping Bear Dunes just to say I can still do them.

Jaime has a huge passion for design and photography, and gets inspiration from everywhere. She has used graphic design as visual storytelling for more than 20 years.  Jaime is a married mother of two girls, 13 and 5. Their furbaby is Tilly, a 14-week old Weimaraner. 

Fun Fact: I was a springboard and platform diver in my younger days, then coached for four years.

Born and raised in the Hampton Roads area of Virginia, James spent much of his 20s and 30s in Norfolk and Austin, TX, but recently settled in Rescue, VA with his partner where they raise chickens, hang with all 10 nieces and nephews, and plan on having way too many dogs.  James has worked in the digital marketing world for more than a decade in different account management and client facing roles. Client satisfaction is his measurement of success. In his free time he loves all things DIY, pro wrestling, horror and can often be found listening to podcasts or the same music he listened to in his early to mid 20's. (James loves a good bit of nostalgia!)

Fun Fact: I was born in the same hospital as Missy Elliott. It has since been torn down.

With a decade of experience in marketing in various industries, Janai has developed her niche into the world of data analysis, enjoying the artistry of turning numbers into a story.

Fun Fact: I thrive on sunny beach days and getting lost in a good book.

Jarred started his career in finance but is very excited to begin his journey in digital marketing! He is a die-hard Celtics fan who loves to go out with his friends to watch the games. He also loves spending my summers at the beach with his family in Cape Cod.

Fun Fact: I played Division III baseball in college.

Jason has over 20 years in digital marketing experience and has had the opportunity to work with clients every available vertical. 

Fun fact: Jason is a Vikings and Twins season ticket holder and travels to at least one WWE premium live event per year. 

Jason began his marketing career in 2015 after graduating from Gettysburg College. He has experience in Ad Ops, reporting, planning and account management roles within the digital media space. He has worked with clients across business verticals including education, travel, and healthcare. When he's not working, Jason can be found coaching youth swimming, spending time with friends and family, or playing golf.

Fun Fact: I was a competitive swimmer for 16 years and swam a 5K in Avalon, New Jersey last summer.

Jason has had a long trek in traditional media with print, radio, and broadcast television. Born in Austin, he grew up in a military household that took them everywhere. When people ask "Where's home,"  he is split between Austin, St. Louis, and the Florida Panhandle. He is a graduate of the University of Texas.

Fun fact: I have four dogs, all named after something related to The Beatles.

Along with Andrew, Jeff is Managing Director and Co-Founder, but the title he prefers is CPO – Chief Pizza Officer. Helping to harness the selling power behind digital advertising is a specialty of Jeff’s. He co-founded Brkthru in 2017, but his digital expertise dates back to 2000. Along the way, he learned the value of educating as many clients as possible on the nuances of digital media. He also brings 10 years’ experience in mass media with CBS, Clear Channel, and Powerhitz.com assisting brands and leading international digital campaigns for clients such as Ford, Indian Motorcycles, Novo Nordisk, and Lennox, among others. He’s often seen as an invaluable resource for clients looking for growth in the digital space because of his ability to understand the client-agency relationship. Jeff is married, and has a young son.

During the warmer months, Jeff ditches the car and gets around on his '08 Honda Met Scooter and pedals every Saturday night with about 100 bicycle riders on a Glow Roll. He is a marketing communications pro with more than 30 years of experience on both the agency and client sides, leading breakthrough programs for some of the world's most recognized brands. BA Journalism The Ohio State University.

Jennifer enjoys spending time with her husband and two children watching or playing any kind of sport, especially the Georgia Bulldogs! She has more than 20 years’ experience in advertising, including recruitment, traditional and digital. After graduating from the University of Georgia, she started at TMP/Monster working with the TSA, Custom and Border Control, ServiceMaster and several healthcare and education clients. From there, Jennifer helped launch a national telecom brand during her time at BBDO. She transitioned to the digital space in 2010 and hasn’t looked back. She’s worked in several different departments and different roles allowing her to appreciate the vital part each person plays in the campaign lifecycle. Jennifer’s true passion is working with clients, both internally and externally, to help them reach their highest potential.

Over the past 25 years Jennifer has been a leader in multiple segments of the advertising industry including finance, media and account management. She is eager to share her skills at developing successful campaigns for Brkthru clients. Jennifer has a BSBA from Old Dominion University.

Fun Fact: I have four kids - two boys and two girls.

Her name is Jennifer Zoladz, however, most people at Brkthru call her JZ (unfortunately, no relation to the real Jay Z). She began her marketing career in 2012, and has been in love with the industry ever since! She was born and raised in a small Indiana town where she and her son love cruising around on their scooters, finding the best playgrounds, having picnics, and creating scavenger hunts.

Fun Fact: When I was a kid, I used to enter my frogs in the county fair’s “Frog Jumping Contest”.

Jerrod has nearly 20 years of experience in tech support roles across a variety of industries. He enjoys traveling, hiking, and biking with his wife and daughter. He’s also a big fan of music, horror movies, cats, and video games.

Fun fact: I played drums semi-professionally for over 10 years.

Joe has been working in digital media for close to 10 years. His passion is bringing complex solutions in a simplified manner to our clients to set them apart from their competition and increase their bottom line. Joe began his career at Brkthru as a Media Trader and loves being strategic in the way we manage campaigns for each individual client. When he’s not at work, you’ll likely find Joe at a concert or listening to live music. A Deadhead since his early teens, Joe enjoys following bands on tours as time permits, enjoying the music, community, and seeing strangers stopping strangers just to shake their hands. He lives in the Charlotte, North Carolina area with his wife and son and takes advantage of the proximity to both the mountains and the beach.

Joey grew up in Upstate New York, left for school and moved to Richmond Virginia and stayed there since graduating in 2021 with a degree in Marketing and Sales from Virginia Commonwealth University. He grew up working for the family Anheuser-Busch wholesaler business. Joey was a summer camp counselor, has worked at restaurants and is experienced in digital marketing.  

Fun Fact: I collect and re-create recipes from everyone in my family.

Jonathan is a mid-life convert to yoga and skiing and tries to “Ski the East” as much as possible to get through the winter. He has spent more than two decades in digital marketing as a successful entrepreneur, investor, and operating executive. He has spent his career as an integral part of founding teams that have grown businesses from several employees and an idea to hundreds of employees and millions in revenues. He is a thought-leader that has developed software for creative solutions in the fields of video compression, large-scale data management, and machine learning. He is proud to be working with a company that puts their client first and loves to roll up his sleeves and help customers negotiate the unnecessary complexities of the digital advertising ecosystem.

With more than 11 years of agency experience and more than 7 years in account management, Jordan brings a wealth of media knowledge to her clients in the hospitality, tourism, non-profit, B2B and automotive sectors. Jordan is a forward-thinker who values client satisfaction above all. When she's not on Zoom, she's zooming around Virginia Beach on beach cruisers with her fiancé, reading a book or catching a concert.

Fun Fact: I'm the winningest member of my Fantasy Football league, despite a total lack of football/sports knowledge.

Joe Pugh is an avid outdoorsman, always exploring the wilderness no matter what season. Whether it be fishing, hunting, hiking, ice fishing, or anything in between, he loves to be outdoors exploring the untouched lands we have available to us. Joe was born and raised in Liverpool, NY. After graduating high school, he attended college in Albany, New York at Siena College. Upon graduation, he jumped right into the digital marketing space, working in the Client Success department and Strategic Accounts Team at a Boston based agency, ThriveHive. Joe worked in the Automotive Department at LocaliQ Auto, where he assumed the duties of the Team Lead, assisting in the development and organization of the Team's book of business, along with his own. He held this position until making the jump over to Brkthru's Account Management department. In an evolving space, he is always learning and adapting to new situations, acting as a chameleon, adjusting to new things and working to provide the best outcomes for clients.

Fun Fact: During a trip into the Adirondacks, I've spent eight days in a row off the grid, surviving with what I can fit into my hiking bag and what the land provides! We've made these trips an annual adventure for the past four years. That eight day trip was our longest!

Josh is joining Brkthru as a Senior Director of Client Success. Prior to joining Brkthru he worked at Magnite, Simpli.fi, and Comcast Spotlight. He loves working with clients to help them solve their challenges. He is married to his wife Sarah and they are currently splitting time between Pittsburgh and Buffalo while she finishes school.

Fun Fact: I play guitar.

With more than 10 years of marketing experience spanning the travel and tourism, healthcare, education and non-profit sectors, Joslyn has honed a unique digital marketing skillset while providing an exceptional level of service to her clients. Her career and personal travels have taken her all over the country and world, giving Joslyn a holistic point of view when it comes to understanding clients' needs and business objectives. Her Midwest personality and attitude aids her in establishing and cultivating lasting relationships with her accounts. After meeting her now husband in Portland, OR, Joslyn moved to his hometown of Norfolk, Virginia where they live with their two sons.

Fun Fact: Instead of studying abroad, I spent two months backpacking and photographing the western United States and visited over 15 National and State Parks on that trip alone.

From the time Julie started studying advertising and marketing in college, she knew client service was her passion.  A graduate of the University of Minnesota, Julie has fine tuned her professional skills in Minneapolis, Seattle and New York City.  In her personal time, Julie enjoys traveling with her husband and daughter, reading, trying new workouts and being a dance mom. 

Fun Fact: I am a dog mom to Lola and Coco.

Julie has more than 20 years of advertising and marketing experience in a wide range of verticals including recruitment, travel, consumer packaged goods, higher education and healthcare. She's managed accounts, campaigns, and teams throughout her digital career within client services. She lives in the Chicago area and has a son and a daughter (twins) who are currently in college. She enjoys yoga, pilates, biking and home improvement projects. She holds a BA in Advertising from Michigan State University.

Fun Fact: I was a hand model in a local Detroit TV commercial.

Justine might be relatively new to digital media, but she has a diverse background in Customer Service. She is mom to a 9-year old daughter who keeps her busy with activities such as riding horses since the age of three. During the summer, they spend most of their time at the barn and horse shows. Justine has a Masters from Gwynedd Mercy University.

Fun Fact:  I love to read, garden, and watch true crime documentaries and crime dramas.

Karen has snowboarded slopes from Killington to Whistler each winter, but loves the mountains any time of year. Her boarding hobby has spanned two decades – just as long as her career in digital marketing. While much of that time was dedicated to roles in client services, her experience includes media strategy, ad operations and campaign management on the client, publisher and agency side. Early on in her career, she served in marketing and public relations for an online travel company and ever since, she's had the pleasure of working with clients in many exciting industries. Karen lives in the suburbs of Philadelphia with her husband, Mark, and two teenage boys, Noah and Julian.

Katherine joins the teams as an Associate Account Manager and has more than three years of experience in public relations and communications, starting her career in 2018. Katherine was born and raised in Sandwich, MA (located on Cape Cod!). She currently resides in Boston, Massachusetts, when she is not working she enjoys snowboarding, golfing, and spending time in her home town. She attended Saint Michael's College, and earned a B.A in Media Studies & Digital Arts.

Fun Fact: I have been playing ice hockey since I was five years old.

After living in several large and smaller markets across the country and working in the marketing and advertising industry for more than 20 years, Katherine moved back home to Staunton, VA with husband, John and dog, Greta. Her experience with local, regional and national accounts started in media as a planner and buyer and has grown into developing, researching, executing and measuring marketing & advertising plans in various industries such as travel/tourism, attractions, communications, healthcare, automotive, wholesale & retail, B2C, B2B customers. She has a BS in Communications from the University of Dayton.

Fun Fact: I am a beekeeper.

Kathleen has been an administrative assistant in media for more than 30 years for radio and TV stations, and ad agencies, so she's a wizard at getting colleagues where they need to be and coordinating events. She's a mom of  two daughters and has been married for more than 25 years. She has two cats, Rocco & Pinky, and LOVES Summertime in Northern Michigan!

Fun Fact: I Love Opera and Andrea Bocelli!

Kathleen is passionate about solving marketing problems. She brings a unique perspective to businesses as she is equal parts strategist and creator. She loves finding out what motivates people and then seeing how she can help them reach their highest potential. Kathleen brings over 18 years of experience scaling company growth, driving digital media and marketing strategy, and providing support through a consultative approach. She has worked at AOL Media Networks, GSD&M, Nexstar Inc., Madison Logic, and most recently as Director of Sales Development at Brkthru. Kathleen has a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from the University of Texas at Austin. She spends as much time as possible with her husband and driving around her two kiddos to hang out with their friends and various sports activities. 

Kathleen is a results-driven marketing professional with nearly a decade of experience in digital and broadcast marketing. Armed with a Marketing Degree from the University of South Florida St. Pete, she excels in crafting tailored strategies for clients, leveraging her analytical prowess to optimize campaigns and drive success. Beyond her professional endeavors, Kathleen cherishes time with her husband, baby boy, and two labradoodles - Lily and Newman. Big Seinfeld fan!

Fun Fact: I used to be a professional salsa dancer.

Katie started her career in broadcast television and worked in digital sales for eight years before coming to Brkthru. She loves connecting with clients and helping them to achieve their business goals. She married her high school sweetheart, Taylor, after dating for six years. They have three daughters and a four-pound miniature poodle named Kevin.

Fun Fact: I graduated from Utah State University, but my heart belongs to the University of Utah Utes. My family is full of passionate college football fans, I grew up going to every game and together we built a sweet tailgating trailer and never miss a game!

Keira is a New York transplant living for the past 10 years in Nashville, TN.  She has a degree in Event Management from Johnson & Wales University. In her free time she enjoys hiking, spending time with her family, rescue dog Duke, and volunteering with a local wildlife rehabilitation center.

Fun Fact: I was on the sailing team in college.

Kelly brings 16 years of media selling experience to Brkthru to help clients achieve their goals. She started her college career in meteorology, changed majors halfway to English and ended up in sales. As a mom to three girls who are VERY involved in soccer and basketball on play multiple teams, you can catch her every weekend and weeknight cheering them on from the sidelines. She holds a B.A. from Lyndon State College.

Fun Fact: I am the queen of useless knowledge so I make a great trivia partner, especially music, history and pop culture!

Kelly graduated from Penn State University with a degree in Marketing and spent the first years of her career in the live entertainment industry marketing concerts and standup comedy. Within the past few years, she transitioned into the ad agency world and has enjoyed diving deeper into all things media, specifically digital, which has allowed her to utilize her creative and analytical skills simultaneously.

Fun Fact: I am obsessed with pugs although I have never owned one.

After starting a career in traditional advertising, Kelsey transitioned over to the programmatic world in 2014. She lives in Fort Worth, Texas with two dogs, two cats, and ten backyard chickens — all who make remote work quite entertaining! She enjoys working in her backyard veggie and butterfly gardens, grooving to live music, catching sunshine at her family's lake cabin, and listening to vinyl records while beating her fiancé at board games. She has a Bachelor's Degree in Journalism: Advertising from University of Oklahoma.

Fun Fact: She has been a pescatarian for fifteen+ years.

Brkthru’s own William Tell, Kevin picked up the hobby of archery as a way to perfect a solo pursuit (but he uses a target and not an apple on-the-head). He graduated with his a degree in advertising from Michigan State, and has been in the industry ever since. With a primarily ad agency background, Kevin has always focused on providing a whole picture view of marketing and its impact on a business. From data collection to creative to reporting, Kevin specializes in analyzing the entire marketing process to find the insights that lead to better business decisions. Kevin lives with his wife and two kids in Grand Rapids, MI.

Kira has experience in the fields of marketing, sales, writing, editorials, journalism, professional branding and visual arts.  She loves working within these fields to not only gain a better understanding of those within the field, do better, and deliver, but also to connect with real people on a real level. Kira earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies/Public Relations and a Minor in English Rhetoric at Longwood University.

Fun Fact: I am certified in plant-based nutrition, obsessed with sustainability and clean water research! I am an animal lover! I would say animal rights but that makes it sound like they are about to get the right to vote.

Originally from Minnesota (go Vikes!), Kristine moved to New York after high school and graduated from Manhattanville College with a Bachelor of Science. She started her career working in the PR department of J Walter Thompson and later moved to North Carolina, where she sold radio for nearly 23 years. Kristine and chiropractor husband Ash Smith have four children: Skyler (22), Madison (20), JD(18), and Peyton (8). 

Fun fact: I love animals and I am slightly obsessed with my two rescue dogs (Pepperoni and Jasper).

Kriston built his sales career over the last 25-plus years connecting buyers and sellers through strategic media planning.  He met his wife (married since 1999) on the school bus. When not working, Kriston is with his family: wife, sons 20 and 18, and daughter 16.  You can see him walking his dogs one at a time (he has three English bulldogs) through the neighborhood.

Kyle has a BS from Old Dominion University and enjoys playing guitar, video games and watching movies in his free time. His cat Shredder spends his free time jumping on Kyle's chair.

Fun Fact: I am preparing to get my pilot's license.

LaQueta's been in the digital advertising industry for  more than 15 years. wearing several hats, ranging from publisher ad operations, campaign management, to most recently digital and social media planner/trader. She lives in the suburbs of Richmond, VA with her husband, two sons and their goldendoodle, Ruby. Outside of work, you can usually find her going to their sons' sporting events, cooking, gardening/tending to her houseplants, and volunteering. LaQueta has a BA in Journalism and Communications from Hampton University.

Fun fact: I share a birthday with Michael Jordan.

Larisa started her digital marketing career back in 2014 working in ad operations. She is very passionate about what she does and loves to stay up to date with industry trends.When not working, she spends time cooking or being outdoors, coming up with new recipes and cooking meals for friends and family.

Fun Fact: Prior to working in marketing, I worked as a fashion stylist for a high end retailer and dressed a handful of celebrities including Mindy Kaling from The Office.

Laura was born and raised in Rockland County, NY (don't let the fact that she lives in Virginia fool you - she refuses to say “ya'll”). Laura has more than 14 years of account management experience in traditional print and digital; with five years experience specifically in programmatic buying. She started her career in ad operations in account management/sales support in 2008 and transitioned to digital operations in 2017. A self proclaimed data “nerd” and team “get things done”, she likes to look at the data behind the story to ensure that every digital campaign has the right creative and is successful and optimized efficiently. She has a Bachelor of Science in Marketing from Fordham University Gabelli School of Business.

Fun Fact: My internship in college was with a textile company and I sold knits, lace and terry to Gwen Stefani.

After growing up in Connecticut, Lauren graduated from SUNY Cortland and started her career in Austin, Texas in broadcast television. She recently moved to Tampa for a new adventure and the close proximity to beaches and easy access to pro sporting events. She enjoys the outdoors, reading, concerts and trying to find the best bacon, egg and cheese bagel in town. She may live in Tampa now, but she'll always be a huge New England Patriots fan! She has her Communications Degree from SUNY Cortland.

Fun Fact: I am obsessed with the Jonas Brothers.

An accomplished professional with a passion for holistic wellness, Lauren is a proud mother son, Sterling. She loves traveling and enjoy spending time outdoors, particularly on the water. She holds a BA in Communications from the University of Houston and has more than a decade of experience in radio and digital advertising sales, working with direct clients and agencies.

Fun Fact: I took a few years away from sales to teach English as a foreign language.

With more than seven years in search marketing, Leah has developed a passion for paid advertising in any industry. She works to serve her clients efficiently, develop her leadership skills and act as the team's cheerleader in any role. Outside the office, consider her the go-to plant mom, outdoors lover and aspiring bee enthusiast.

Fun Fact: I auditioned for a travel company in high school and won! I was sent with nine other kids all over the U.S. to travel to Germany and Italy- doing promo/ advertising for the company.

When you hop on a conference call with Lori, be prepared - you will hear her bird Lightnin' - a very chirpy cockatiel. Lori lives in Austin TX with her husband, four children, one grandchild and pet dog, a bunny, a bird and a few fish. When she's not at a child’s sporting event or busy being the family taxi, she enjoys swimming, hiking, gardening and just being outside (when it isn’t blazing hot in Texas). Lori has worked in digital advertising since 2006, and loves the fast pace, that it is constantly changing, and there is always something new to learn.

Maggie has worked in digital ad ops for the past six years while living in Boston. Now she's back in her hometown of Rochester, NY and is excited to delve into a more specialized tagging role with the analytics team at Brkthru. She's a crafter, a music lover, a traveler, a gamer, a true crime aficionado, and a second language learner. Last year Maggie adopted her dog Winnie, who is part Australian Shepherd, part Australian Cattle Dog, and 100% pure energy. She plays a mean game of fetch!

Fun Fact: I taught English in rural Japan from 2010 to 2013.

Matt holds a degree in Strategic Communications from The Ohio State University. He enjoys spending time with his wife and two dogs, Bobby (German Shepard) and Avery (Yellow Lab). The McCagues are expecting their first child (Noah) on June 28th, 2022! Matt's a huge Ohio State and Cleveland sports fan but loves all sports. Matt brings more than six years of client management experience and is passionate about building relationships and helping his clients find creative ways achieve their goals.

Fun Fact: I am semi ambidextrous. I can do most things right and left handed.

Matt has more than 14 years' experience in digital marketing, including founding his own media company, conducting training sessions as a corporate trainer, and his most recent job as an account manager with Mapp Digital. Matt has worked with every type of business, from small, locally owned bakeries to one of the largest financial institutions in the world, and everything in between. When he's not working, he loves playing golf, disc golf, hiking, eating delicious food, gaming, collecting sports cards, and hanging out with his beautiful girlfriend & dog. His degree is in Criminal Justice & Psychology from Bridgewater State College.

Fun Fact: I use to live in Hawaii, jumping off waterfalls, swimming with dolphins and surfing with sharks.

With 14 years of experience in the world of digital media sales, Matt brings a wealth of insights and experience to the table. His journey has been a blend of roles, from nurturing and mentoring digital sales teams to steering organizations towards success. Matt has also worn the client hat, where he managed marketing budgets and drove innovative strategies. His professional journey is fueled by an unwavering passion for serving his team and clients. Beyond the office, Matt finds joy in family time with his wife, two children, and dog. He's also a self-proclaimed connoisseur on a perpetual quest for the best food and craft beer. When it's time to unwind, you'll find him angrily pacing while his favorite sports teams play, enjoying live music, or indulging in the occasional video game.

Max began his career as an on air radio personality in 2015. After four years on the air (and a few years as the in arena host for the Carolina Hurricanes), Max joined the sales team for a local TV station selling TV and digital marketing solutions, where he worked for more than five years before joining Brkthru. Max enjoys surfing, playing hockey, golfing, and spending as much time as possible with his wife, Kristin, and 2 year old son, Mason. 

Fun Fact: My favorite band - by far - is the Red Hot Chili Peppers.

Meagan is a media trader with four+ years in digital advertising expertise and six+ years in advertising. Her favorite thing is learning new advertising platforms and tactics. In her free time she is an avid DIYer. Her interests range from sewing, refinishing furniture, upcycling junk, and more.

Fun Fact: As a teen, I had a tiny role in a Japanese popstar's music video.

With more than eight years of experience in campaign management and specialist fields, Megan is a strategic and focused professional. She excels in optimizing and scaling campaigns, aligning teams around targets, and managing accounts for businesses of all sizes. Her expertise lies in lead generation and brand awareness. 

Fun Fact: I have twin brother!

Meghan has worked in digital advertising for more than eight years of experience, having worked in programmatic strategy and trading. Known as the resident Amazon Ads expert, Meghan enjoys sharing her knowledge with her fellow team members and finds value in learning from them as well. Based out of the Northwest Suburbs of Chicago, Meghan enjoys the Midwest summers and is often called a Snowbird when she escapes the frigid temps and heads down to Southwest Florida. During football season, you can often hear Meghan, her husband Ross and their two sons Patrick and Johnny yelling "Go Irish" as they cheer for Notre Dame! Along side them is their furry friend, Findlay who enjoys chasing squirrels and cuddling with all family members! Meghan holds a B.A. from Saint Mary's College of Notre Dame where she played varsity golf. She enjoys traveling, cooking, going on walks and yoga when time allows.

Fun fact: I'm a great cook but an awful baker.

Melinda has thirty years of work experience in administrative, bookkeeping, and clerical roles. She was born and raised in the Memphis area and has no human children, but lots of fur babies. 

Fun Fact: I have kissed the Blarney Stone.

Mesha is a proud Michigander and marketer. She was a marketing specialist creating material in both print and digital, and ran social media campaigns organically for a mortgage company. She was also a marketing program lead for a non-profit organization that helped under-represented women get into professional industries. Mesha enjoys kayaking, hiking, spending time with her dog, and making music! She has a B.A. in Marketing with a Minor in Graphic Design from Michigan State University.

Fun Fact: I went to a songwriting camp for Alicia Keys in NYC!

Mike has 12 year of experience as an accounting and finance pro in the advertising and digital marketing industry. He earned his MBA from Holy Family University. He loves food, and spent a semester in culinary school before deciding food was more of a hobby than a career. He's also a traveler, visiting 25 countries across five continents. Being a history buff has influenced much of his travel so far. Mike is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu brown belt, an appropriate hobby for a Vice President of Finance.

Michael comes to Brkthru with nearly 10 years of Digital Marketing experience, with five and a half of those spent building and managing SEM campaigns. He loves working with SMBs and seeing them succeed as he believes they are the backbone of the American economy. When he's not helping SMBs with their digital presence, he enjoys running, cycling, golfing, skiing, playing hockey or playing video games! He has his BSBA from Suffolk University and is currently pursuing his MBA from Curry College.

Fun Fact: I have ridden a bicycle 200 miles from Central Massachusetts to the tip of Cape Cod over the course of two days, not once...but twice. All in the name of cancer research!

Michael joined Brkthru with experience at full-service advertising agencies working in media planning, buying, traffic, and social media placement. He's  certified with Google for Search, Display, Video and Analytics. He has a B.A. in Advertising and is an Iowa State University 2016 grad.

Fun Fact: I once met 50 Cent.

Michelle was born and raised in San Antonio, TX, but has lived in Austin, TX for about ten years. She has a seven year old stepdaughter Ellie who loves unicorns, Sonic, and narwhals and an 8-yr old Jack Russell named Blink. Michelle has been in the digital marketing industry for roughly two years, but still considers herself green because things are forever changing and evolving. She has degrees in baking & pastry and meeting & event planning, and enjoys spending time with family, pup snugs, and a good cup of coffee.

Fun Fact: I love to journal — helps me to relax and sometimes make sense of this crazy world we live in.

Morgan is a Strategy Supervisor with nearly 10 years of experience in marketing communications and digital media management. She has worked in both agency, private, and non-profit environments, giving her a diverse marketing perspective. Helping clients realize their business goals, daily learning, and problem-solving are what fuel Morgan's passion for digital marketing.

Fun Fact: I taught English as a Second Language in South Korea for a year and it was one of my most challenging and rewarding adventures.

Moyin has worked in the advertising industry for more than seven years. Her experience spans across Fortune 500 and Small Businesses. She loves helping my clients thrive in the ever-evolving digital landscape.

Fun Fact: I've traveled to over 24 countries across five continents, with a goal to visit every continent in the world and at least 50% of the countries globally. Currently, I've explored 10% of the world's countries.

​Nathan is the Grillmaster - proud over that domain for his wife Samantha and three wonderful children. His experience in advertising nearly 20 years ago with Comcast Spotlight, and has covered numerous organizations ranging from Amazon to SpotX, to now at Brkthru with roles ranging from Account Management to Sales Leadership. This provides a unique perspective when viewing a client’s needs, as he works tirelessly to ensure our clients always feel that we are in this together and working to a common goal.

Nick is an experienced sales professional who is thorough in understanding his clients needs and helping them reach their goals. An avid fisherman in his free time and a baseball aficionado, summer is his favorite time of year. Nick earned his Bachelors Degree in Business Administration/Sports Management with a concentration in Marketing from Aquinas College.

Fun Fact:  My siblings and I are all born in July.  We are 4 and 6 years apart!  

Prior to joining Brkthru, Nicole worked for televisions stations in Columbus and Tampa, where she sold broadcast and digital media to local and regional businesses. She currently calls Tampa home and lives there with her husband, six- month old daughter Sofia, and golden retriever Callie. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time outside with family, reading fiction and cooking/baking.

Fun Fact: I'll have lived in three states before turning 30 this year.

Noah has bought and sold most media and built out a trading desk in the early years of digital. He lives in Edina, MN, with his spouse of 27 years. They have three children: one in veterinary school, one in high school and the third, a dog named Cruz. 

After graduating from Ohio University in 2013, Nolan began his marketing career in sports and hospitality before transitioning to a full-service ad agency in 2015. After five years in a client service role dedicated to a travel and tourism account, he was ready to utilize his strategic skill set and help our clients succeed. He lives in the lowcountry of Bluffton, South Carolina with his wife, son and new daughter. He enjoys all things outdoors, traveling, reading and football.

Fun Fact: My friends and I brew our own beer.

With experience in digital marketing and social media management since graduating in 2018, Olivia is dedicated to guiding clients towards achieving their goals. Based in Grand Rapids, MI, Olivia shares her home with her husband and two dogs, Frank and Fish. In her spare time, Olivia finds joy in capturing moments behind the lens as an avid photographer and trying the newest local restaurants!

Fun Fact: I have been skydiving!

Oscar is passionate about Search Engine Marketing, and has managed PPC campaigns for small to enterprise-level clients. He enjoys lifting weights in the gym, reading books, and playing acoustic guitar during his free time. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from National University.

Fun Fact: I was one of the helmsmen who steered the US Navy ship USS Boxer during the actual rescue of Captain Phillips on the coast of Somalia. They made a movie about it with Tom Hanks.

Parker is a Media Trader with a background in digital media and account services. She has experience running lead generation, direct response, and biddable/social campaigns across a variety of platforms for large household named brands and destination marketing organizations. Parker is passionate about learning and staying ahead of the latest trends in media which has guided her shift into programmatic advertising.

Fun Fact: I ran in the 2017 New York Marathon and placed in the top 27% for my age group.

Patience has more than eight years of experience in digital marketing. She loves supporting her fellow Coogs and Tigers. When she's not working, she enjoys spending time with family, watching sports and decorating! She has Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing - University of Houston

Fun Fact: At a young age, I sang at Carnegie Hall.

Patricia loves working in Business Development and enjoys the challenge of searching for new business.  She has worked with various sales organizations and sales teams for more than 30 years. She is a graduate of Marshall University. She has been married for 30+ years and is the proud mom of a wonderful son.

Fun Fact: I love the outdoors.

Patty has over 10 years of experience working in the advertising and marketing communications field. She has worked in the Public Relations, Hospitality and Travel, Non-Profit and Media industries. From a young age she was fascinated with advertising. Her family would always joke she liked watching the commercials more than the actual TV program. Her favorite mantra is fall down 8 times; get up 9. She holds a Masters in International Affairs; Bachelors in Advertising and Marketing Communication. 

Fun Fact: I've lived in five countries: U.S., Spain, Turkey, Costa Rica and Argentina

Paul has more than 12 years of media sales experience with over $30 million in campaigns managed. He started out in broadcast TV and eventually moved on to digital advertising, managing campaigns in nearly every industry.

Fun Fact: When I am not geeking out on data and books you can find me playing guitar, on the golf course, playing video games, or relaxing with my Golden Retriever Cosmo.

Rachel is a passionate and dedicated recruiting professional who loves connecting candidates with teams where they can grow their career and call it home. She earned an M. Ed. - College of William & Mary B.S. - James Madison University.

Fun Fact: I am an avid Yoga practitioner, indoor gardener and reader.

Regina is a Media Trader with more than six years of experience in paid and organic social media. She earned a BS in Communication and Media Studies from Salem State University.

Fun Fact: I am a 5th degree black belt. 

Robin has been working in digital marketing and project management for several years. Her eclectic background has made her flexible in every aspect of her personal and professional career. She enjoys spending time outside with her two-year-old daughter and husband every chance they get!

Fun Fact: I played Division III basketball in college

Rosalina is a proud Dominican and majored in International Business and Finance. She got into advertising because by the end of college she decided she didn't like finance. She has liked advertising/marketing ever since.

Fun Fact: Even though I am fluent in both Spanish and English, translating between both languages can be difficult for me. It's like a switch, either thinking in one language or the other.

Ryan grew up in Cleveland and attended Kent State University for undergrad. She moved to North Carolina for a graduate degree at Elon University. Since graduating from Elon, Ryan has been working in digital marketing and living/loving North Carolina. In her free time she likes to travel, hike with her dog and do yoga.

Fun Fact: My left thumb does not bend.

Ryan has been in the programmatic space since 2017, starting out as an intern, then as an account executive identifying, pitching and closing platform sales deals with media buyers. She has managed existing client relations and sought account growth opportunities. She holds a BFA in Advertising from Texas State University.

Fun Fact: I have a dog and a cat. My cat, Finn, loves to make Zoom appearances.

Samantha (Sam) has managed more than $60M worth of ad campaigns over the course of her 16-year career in media sales. She's sold everything from linear television to terrestrial radio, newspaper, magazine and of course, all things digital.

She most recently came from 84.51/Kroger Precision Marketing, working solely on the Unilever account, including popular brands such as Dove, Suave, Tresemme, Axe, Hellmann’s Mayo, Knorr, Breyer’s and Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream. Sam spends most of her spare time with family, friends and her two-year old fur baby named Piper (Cavachon.) One of her main passions in life is traveling. 

Fun Fact: I've been to 9 different islands in the Caribbean.

Sarah is a native to Seattle, but moved around quite a bit (CA, CT and, Brazil!) before returning to the Pacific Northwest to attend UW, where she got started in advertising sales at student newspaper. She has two daughters (Ruby age 10 and Clara age 8) plus two bonus kiddos (Kate 13 and Jonah 9) who come along with her boyfriend Travis. Sarah joins Brkthru after seven years selling video and streaming exclusively through Magnite/SpotX on the supply side of the industry.

Fun Fact: We have a total of 17 pets between our households. (We don't really NEED pygmy goats, do we?)

Sean's background is in consultative sales and client success spanning more than 15 years. He pursued studies at Arizona State University (ASU). Throughout his career, Sean contributed expertise to organizations such as USA Today, eBay, AT&T Marketing Solutions, and Google. His roles have been diverse, encompassing new business development, campaign management, and a commitment to client satisfaction. He's deeply passionate about motorsports, engaging actively in various activities around car racing, kart racing, boating, motorcycles, and off-roading.  

Fun Fact: I cherish time spent with my pets. I share my home with three dogs—Jesko, Bailey, and Penelope—and a cat named Lula.

Shannon provides her clients a unique perspective having spent 8 years in Account Management roles before transitioning to Sales in 2017. When she is not working or running, she enjoys hiking with her family and rescued pit-bull mix Alpha or spending time at the barn with her rescued mustang horse Brave.

Fun Fact: I ran track and cross country at the University of Louisville. I still run but at a much slower pace. I haven't missed a day of running (at least one mile) since June 4, 2012.

Shaun Amanda has been the PR director for a specialty surgical hospital, a print and broadcast media buyer for a national retailer, the research director for a local TV station, and both the associate director for social media and an account manager for a full-service ad agency. Having experience in these diverse areas (and with a wide range of clients/industries) is a big plus when working with clients on multi-channel campaigns. The digital arena is especially exciting right now - something new practically every day. She is also a proud VCU alum (GO RAMS!).

Fun Fact: I won first place in the Virginia State Fair for an "accidental" strawberry orange sauce and strawberry kiwi lime jam.

Shawn is a family oriented dad with a wonderful four- year old son Fallon, and avid rescue dog lover! He is a die-hard EAGLES fan who loves to spend time at the beach and fishing. Shawn holds a Bachelor in Business Administration with a specialization in Management - Florida Institute of Technology.

Shelby has worked in digital advertising client services roles for more than 10 years. She's Type A organized and loves seeing a campaign through from beginning strategy to end reporting and next steps. She loves hiking, camping, and reading. She's in three book clubs and finishes more than 100 books a year.

Sofia began her advertising career after graduating from the University of Central Florida where she studied psychology. She has experience working in full-service advertising agencies and loves being able to build a professional and personal relationship with clients. Outside of work, Sofia loves baking, reading, painting, and traveling. 

Fun Fact: I have dog and a cat who stereotypically hate each other (we’re working on it) 

Stacey is an experienced HR professional with a background in all functional areas of Human Resources. Being from Texas, she is a BIG football, basketball and volleyball fan. Best part of her day is hanging out with her two daughters and two dogs.

Fun fact: I travel out of the country at least once a year with a group of women! 

Syerra brings a long history in customer service to the digital space and Brkthru. She has a passion for helping people, enjoys solving problems, whether a puzzle or a real world issue. She is a Detroit native and loves being surrounded by family.

Fun Fact: I am an avid Detroit Lions fan, played soccer in high school and was captain all three years.

Taylor has been in the customer service world since she starting working, with her first job at 16 at Starbucks, and working her way up to manager. She moved on to the media industry in 2017, working for the newspaper in Norfolk. Since then, she has grown her digital media knowledge and has been in a digital support role ever since. Taylor lives in Chesapeake with her husband and two wild boys, ages two and four.  They have a new German Shepherd pup named Gunner. Taylor has a degree from Tidewater Community College.

Fun Fact: I recently became a college graduate in May after taking a life break for four years.

Thomas is originally from outside Philadelphia and is a diehard Eagles fan. As part of a Navy family, he moved a bit but settled in the Pacific Northwest before attending Washington State University (Go Cougs!). He began his career in South Florida working in traditional media but quickly dove into the digital landscape head first. He ultimately strives to act as a swiss army knife for every client he serves to strategically move their businesses forward.

Fun Fact: My Grandfather is a Penn State Hall of Famer as a two- time national champion, meanwhile I am working to boost my rank in Call Of Duty Warzone and master my jumpshot like fellow Cougar Klay Thompson in my downtime. But hey we can't all be Hall of Famers.

As a digital native, Tim has spent much of his career in and around advertising. Starting in web development, his focus soon branched out to more product and sales engineering roles. He has worked for some the world’s leading agencies, including Razorfish, Whittman-Hart, Digitas, & Hero Digital, all in a leadership capacity. He comes to Brkthru from DECODE Digital Advertising where he helped build and grow their service and product portfolio, culminating its successful sale to Unlock Health.
Tim calls Philadelphia his home, where he lives with his wife Pearl and their daughters Elodie & Coraline. The Breslins have a dog named Sherlock Bones.

Tim has helped clients grow their business through data informed marketing solutions for 15+ years. Being a former Research Director means he sees compelling, actionable insights in data for the benefit of clients. But marketing is simple. Right Place, Right Time, Right Message! Above all Tim's a proud dad with an amazing son and a wife he is lucky to call his own. He has a degree in Advertising from Spring Hill College.

Fun fact: I've named all of my dogs after movies and television shows - Newman (Seinfeld), Bristow (Alias), Pombo (101 Dalmatians; my son couldn't pronounce Pongo!

TJ has more than 10 years of Sales and Marketing experience in various industries including cybersecurity services, digital advertising and retail. He’s been a consistent top producer, achieving multiple awards throughout his career. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Sound Engineering from Full Sail University. In TJ’s free time, he enjoys cooking, golfing and being around family.

Fun Fact: My holy grail achieving the perfect blueberry pie.

Relationships with family and friends is of most importance to Tom. He finished undergraduate school at Rockhurst University in 2012, completed his MBA in 2014, hiked the Pacific Crest Trail with his wife in 2015, then entered the world of digital marketing and has been here since. Tom has worn several hats (sales, account management, reporting) with media strategy being the focus the last four years.

Fun Fact: I created my first music album in 2021. I also ran a 70 mile trail race in 2019!

When not working, Tom enjoys cheering on the NY Giants and Yankees, listening to music, and of course, spending time with his family. He joined Brkthru as the VP of Media Services. Previously, Tom was the VP of Programmatic Strategy and Operations for GateHouse Media. In his role he oversaw both the Local Ad Operations team as well as the Audience Extension team. Tom's priorities focused on streamlined fulfillment within SLA's as well as campaign optimization and overall product enhancements. Tom currently lives with his wife Janie in Sandy Hook, CT, and is the proud father of Bobby, Alice and Mary as well as their recent new addition, Hazel, their Yellow Labrador Retriever.

Traci considers herself very fortunate to have been an early adopter of a “DOT COM” career - starting in 1999. Since then, she has served in many digital support roles and has spent most time in all things data, analysis and performance measurement. With a son attending the University of Tennessee and and a daughter at the University of Alabama, Traci proudly supports both teams. 

After growing up in Arizona, Tyler moved to Chicago almost five years ago and still does not enjoy the cold (but has been turned into an avid Cubs fan). She loves '90s sitcoms, doing anything outside during the Chicago summers, and hanging out with her two-year old tabby cat, Phil. Tyler has an MA in PR/Advertising from DePaul University.

Fun Fact: My Bachelor's degree is in Acting.

Victoria is the mom of two active little humans. She resides in the northeast, but belongs in an area with a warm climate all year long. When she gets spare time, she enjoys spending it with friends and family. Much of her career has been in the media industry, and before joining BrkThru, she worked on the publisher's side for the LA Times, GateHouse Media, and Gannett. She has an Associates Degree in Criminal Justice from Massasoit.

Fun Fact: I am a clumsy person but have managed to never break a bone.

Victoria is a Recruitment Coordinator based in Richmond, VA. She has two Siberian Huskies that she adores and earned a degree in Communication Studies from Longwood University. 

Fun Fact: I climbed the Ilamatepec volcano in El Salvador. 

Vincent has more than six years of experience in paid search in a variety of industries, with a bulk of it being in the automotive world. Pizza is his favorite food. 

Fun Fact: Halloween is my favorite holiday in addition to being my wedding anniversary.

Originally from Orlando, Xiomara spent the past four+ years working in client services and marketing. Alongside her dynamic duo - mini schnauzers Jack and Bowie - she's journeyed from LA to Puerto Rico and is now back in the sunshine state of Florida for the love of the outdoors, travel and a good glass of wine. 

Fun Fact: I worked for The Voice for 6 seasons.

Yineth has been in Media for more than four years, after graduating from UCF (Go Knights!) with a Bachelors Degree in Communications and Public Relations. She is Colombian and speaks fluent Spanish.

Fun Fact: I do weightlifting. 

Ying graduated from UMD Business School with a Master of Science Degree in Marketing Analytics in 2019. She has been working in the digital marketing and analytics space since then. Ying is passionate about leveraging data to find insights and solutions. Outside work, she enjoys running and traveling.

Fun Fact: I've traveled to more than 10 countries in the past 10 years.

Yushen has five years of digital advertising experience. She is organized and enjoys working in fast paced, multi task environments. She lives in Pennsylvania and enjoys watching movies, shopping, and just hanging out with friends.

Fun Fact: I was born in Seoul, South Korea and lived there until I was 15.

Zoe often enjoys the outdoors with her husband and daughter in their RV camper, but her home base is Smithfield, VA. Zoe started her career at a handful of Virginia ad agencies, managing several local and national accounts, specializing in higher education, healthcare and government entities. She has held multiple roles from Account Management to Creative Trafficking, Production, and Media Buying. This unique insight into her client’s day to day needs has helped her form long term relationships with clients over the years. She has been in the digital space for nearly 10 years and thrives on a collaborative partnership with clients to provide strategy, execution and analysis of their media campaigns. Zoe holds a B.S. in Communications and Marketing from Virginia Tech.