Creative

Agency

Conover Tuttle Pace is a full-service marketing agency based in Boston’s North End. Staffed by agency veterans with global brand experience, we deliver integrated strategies that weave together advertising, public relations, interactive and grassroots marketing.

Grant Pace

Grant Pace - Executive Creative Director

Grant’s big break in advertising came in a very big way. The Super Bowl, where a series of his spots for Anheuser Busch ran in a promotion called the Bud Bowl. It’s one of the most successful promotions in the history of advertising, so you may have heard of it. Since then, Grant’s creative reputation and ideas have only gotten bigger. His refreshing work for Miller Genuine Draft helped make that Cold-Filtered brew even cooler. He single-handedly put Audi back on the road in the US. He and Michael Jordan put plenty of Hanes underwear on all of our behinds. And his hilarious work for a pager company, SmartBeep, can still be seen on TV’s Most Outrageous Moments. Grant knows how to craft work that gets attention, gets talked about, gets a call and gets down to business. In short, he just plain gets it. And his next big break just might be for you. Grant has two cats, Harold and Maude, and two dogs, Roscoe and Bunker, who have all their shots. He also has a sweet beach house in North Carolina where family, friends and various wayward yogis come to unwind.

Oddity: My middle name is misspelled.
Favorite Expression: “Om mane padme om.”
Most Bizarre Job: Shucking oysters.
Karaoke Song: “Rocky Mountian High” by John Denver

Mark Bappe

Mark Bappe - Creative Director

If you are a dog, cat, a homeless person or a child in need, you’ve probably benefited from Mark’s creativity. He’s done award winning work for The Pine Street Inn, The Home for Little Wanderers, Big Brothers Big Sisters, and currently sits on the board of two animal welfare organizations, AnimalKind and The Massachusetts Animal Coalition. Mark also finds a little time to do some work for many For-Profit clients as well. He’s done award-winning work at several agencies in the Boston area as well as others in San Francisco and Raleigh, NC. His experience ranges from healthcare to high tech. High-end retailers to groceries. Financial service to packaged goods. And shoes. Lots of shoes. Shoes for hiking, running, golfing, boating, even shoes for horses. So you can trust that on your business, he’ll always go the extra mile.

Oddity: I love redheads.
Favorite Expression: “Scotchy, scotch, scotch.”
Most Bizarre Job: Detasseling - the act of pulling the pollen laden tassel from one stalk of corn to get it to make love to another stalk.
Karaoke Song: “There Ain’t No Bugs On Me” by David Grisman & Jerry Garcia

Michael McCrary

Michael McCrary - Interactive Director

Michael is a true craftsman, on and off the computer. Over the years, he’s been a gardener, landscape designer, glazier, and even a restoration carpenter. Always a handy guy, Michael got into technology by building his first computer from spare parts, and never looked back. For ten years, Michael’s been using his trade skills to build websites, develop software, architect information, and construct online media for nationally broadcast television programs, formal education products, and museum and outreach projects. His technological toolbox includes, but is not limited to: OOP, XML/XSLT, AS, JS, AJAX, PHP, mySQL, XHTML, CSS, and CMS. To us, he spells success.

Oddity: He’s completely normal.
Favorite Expression: “Boosh!”
Most Bizarre Job: Glazier.
Karaoke Song: “Hangin’ Round” by Lou Reed

Angela Bassiri

Angela Bassiri - Workflow & Wellness Guru

Outside the office, Angela is a world-class yoga instructor. So, needless to say, she knows a few things about leading a well-balanced life. And as our Workflow and Wellness Guru, she brings that balance to office life as well. Whether she’s making sure our electronic workflow and billing is running smoothly, or she’s planning a company outing or seminar, her flexibility enables everyone to be happier and more productive. Not to mention everyone’s downward dog has improved dramatically.

Oddity: Spends time upside down every day.
Favorite Expression: “Breathe.”
Most Bizarre Job: The Spit Bucket Girl on a denture cream adhesive TV shoot.
Karaoke Song: “Photograph” by Jaime Cullum

Jay Courtney

Jay Courtney - Creative Director

To put it briefly, Jay is a good writer because he’s a good listener. In fact, if you’re in a meeting with Jay and he isn’t speaking, that’s because he’s listening. About your brand, your competition, your marketing philosophy, or your daughter’s soccer game. Whatever you happen to be talking about. Jay has put his well-honed listening skills to work for a plethora of clients. From international giants like HSBC Bank to American icons like General Motors to passion brands like Steinway & Sons and Sam Adams. Jay is also comfortable working across any channel -- print, radio, TV, digital, direct -- and he has the awards to prove it. And yes, Jay will ask the occasional question. Just to show he’s listening.

Oddity: Knows location of every 7-11 in 20 mile radius.
Favorite Expression: “Never up, never in.”
Most Bizarre Job: Grave digger.
Karaoke Song: “And I Love You So” by Elvis Presley

Scott Williams

Scott Williams - Interactive Design Director

Some might say that Scott’s years as a bicycle messenger did nothing to prepare him for a career as a designer, but anyone who’s ever driven in Boston knows the creativity required to get through traffic. When it comes to his work, Scott never puts on the brakes. He’s handled the messages of big clients such as Gillette, Duracell, Wal-Mart, The Breeders’ Cup, and Eastern Bank and every time, he’s shown that he truly knows how to deliver. No matter what kind of work you try to hit Scott with, you’ll be surprised at his ability to ride it to the finish. He’ll be sure to bring you what you need.

Oddity: Profoundly terrified of bees.
Favorite Expression: “I don’t know if you know this, but, I’m kind of a big deal.”
Most Bizarre Job: Delivering human eyeballs on bicycle.
Karaoke Song: “Accident Prone” by Jawbreaker

Tara Roman

Tara Roman - Senior Project Manager

Some people are scared of spiders. Tara? She’s terrified of lakes. We’re not exactly sure what she hates about standing bodies of water, but we do find it kind of funny, considering her management skills are what keep this place afloat. Having spent most of her time on the west coast working on such notable clients as Jamba Juice, Whole Foods, and Oakley, she’s now helping us navigate the numerous jobs that come our way. All while making quite a splash with our clients.

Oddity: Hates lakes
Favorite Expression: “What a cluster.”
Most Bizarre Job: Managed a pick-your-own strawberry field
Karaoke Song: “Common Disaster” by Cowboy Junkies

John Ediger

John Ediger - Web Developer

John has always been hardwired to work with computers. With basic computing embedded in him early on in college, John launched into the world of web design and obtained a degree in CS: Multimedia. After logging in hours at several jobs, John finally upgraded to an internship at Pentad Systems where he worked over a year. Eventually, John decided to take a byte out of the Ad Industry, and CTP was glad to attach him to the company. His amiable personality is a real refresher around the office, and his vast knowledge of computers and design together make his work a real plus plus!

Oddity: Is from the West Coast.
Favorite Expression: “All things being equal, the simplest solution is the best.”
Most Bizarre Job: Shoe Salesman à la Al Bundy.
Karaoke Song: “Lost in the Supermarket” by The Clash

Jessica Ruggieri

Jessica Ruggieri - Art Director

Being able to visualize great ideas and execute them is a gift, and lucky for us, Jessica’s came in a really, really big box. With a background in art and visual communication, and time spent across the pond in London, Jessica is always surprising us, and our clients, with breathtaking designs and groundbreaking concepts. And even while she pushes the boundaries of creative thinking, she is adept at adhering to client objectives and communicating with target audiences. Talk about the whole package.

Oddity: Dreams almost every night, and usually remembers every one.
Favorite Expression: “Cheers to that.”
Most Bizarre Job: Cutting pennies with Cutco scissors to help make a sale.
Karaoke Song: “Don’t Stop Believing” by Journey

Rachel Chapman

Rachel Chapman - Junior Project Manager

Rachel grew up in your everyday British household, watching footie, eating fish and chips, and driving on the wrong side of the road. Even though she’s still having a hard time driving on the right, moving our projects ahead is no trouble at all. With degrees in advertising and Spanish from Boston University, Rachel brings a deep understanding of the advertising game and a little international flavor to our office.

Oddity: Can’t survive a day without guacamole.
Favorite Expression: “Well this is awkward.”
Most Bizarre Job: Fire evacuation cartographer.
Karaoke Song: “Bohemian Rhapsody” by Queen

Samantha Matson

Samantha Matson - Designer

Imagine a pristine beach with the sun setting and light dancing off the water. Picturing it? Well, not only is that what Sam can see out her house’s kitchen window, it’s also what it feels like to look at a piece of work after she’s done designing the heck out of it. A skilled designer who’s done everything from fishstick packaging to stationary and invitations, Sam brings a plethora of creative and artistic thinking to help our clients not only reach their audience, but visually grab their attention. And with that view in front of her every day, she’s got no shortage of inspiration.

Oddity: Likes to eat frozen grapes
Favorite Expression: “Normal is boring.”
Most Bizarre Job: Making dead fish look pretty
Karaoke Song: Backups on “Love Shack” by the B-52s

Jeff Marois

Jeff Marois - Copywriter

Jeff learned a lot of important things during his 7 years as a landscaper. Like what poison ivy looks like. And what happens when you pick it up. But more importantly, he learned that it takes a lot of hard work, sweat, and digging to create something great. And it’s with that knowledge that he tackles every creative project thrown his way. After spending time in agencies in both Connecticut and Boston, Jeff is now getting his hands dirty for our clients, and helping their big ideas grow and come to life.

Oddity: Knows what’s in hotdogs, and still thoroughly enjoys them
Favorite Expression: “It’s kinda hot in these rhinos.”
Most Bizarre Job: Inn Keeper
Karaoke Song: “Holy Diver” by Dio