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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.

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Fred Conover

Fred Conover - President

If you’re looking for a fine example of integration, look no further than Fred. After all, he’s the guy who somehow had the vision to bring this ragtag group of talented miscreants together. His management skills come honestly. He worked his way up the ranks of the Boston ad community as an account executive, and he discovered early on an affinity for knowing the difference between what his clients were asking for and what they really needed. Fred never shied away from suggesting it either, even when it wasn’t in his best interest or even his agency’s. But it was from that place of honesty that respect was forged and a trust was born. And based upon that trust, he was able to open his own shop in 1996 with clients that, impressively, to this day are still on our roster. Fred still has a steady hand in the day-to-day operations of most of our clients’ accounts. And will with yours as well. Fred is happily married to his wife, Kathy, and is completely infatuated with his granddaughter Sofia and niece Elizabeth. He also has a dog, named Hoosier, after Bobby Knight, his role model. Like we said, Fred runs a tight ship.

Oddity: Makes grilled cheese with aluminum foil and an iron.
Favorite Expression: “Do what’s right.”
Most Bizarre Job: Sweeping pigeon #$%@& off church steps.
Karaoke Song: “Piano Man” by Billy Joel

Chip Tuttle

Chip Tuttle - Partner

Chip’s got a rare gift for making you feel good about yourself, your business, even your new haircut. And more importantly, making others feel good about your brand. That attitude is felt in everything Chip does, which at CTP, is a little bit of everything. He’s a brand strategist and public relations guru for some of our top accounts, and our own personal Tony Robbins, sans the huge teeth. Chip started his career as a newspaper reporter and bartender, and to this day he still knows when to listen, when to offer some sage advice, and how to find just the right mix. It’s a magic he works with individuals, businesses, and many a brand. Including yours. Chip has fallen in love twice in his life. Once with his wife, Leslie, and once with the Boston Red Sox rookie centerfielder, Fred Lynn. He and Leslie are still an item and have three gorgeous kids, Libby, Annie and Will.

Oddity: Will spontaneously belt out any tune, at any time.
Favorite Expression: “Onward.”
Most Bizarre Job: Roadkill cleanup crew.
Karaoke Song: “Can’t Hardly Wait” by The Replacements

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

Brian Heffron

Brian Heffron - Senior Vice President

Brian has a knack for bringing great success to the people he works with. He has helped clients tell the story of land mine detectors, wireless technology, finance, and real estate. And as his cameo appearance as an extra on Baywatch shows, Brian understands how to stay calm in a crisis. That valuable trait has helped clients when it hits the fan and they need to communicate with the public—a skill he honed handling local, national and international media in one of the nation’s busiest District Attorney’s offices, and later on Beacon Hill as Communications Director for the state’s then-Attorney General Tom Reilly. In addition to his years of PR and advertising experience, Brian brings a balanced, thoughtful and detailed approach to the way he manages his accounts and the agency’s PR team. And with a stint as a reporter on his resume as well, he’s not afraid to ask questions when warranted. Of course, it’s his answers that will make you grateful he’s on your team.

Oddity: Can catch $8.75 worth of quarters from his elbow.
Favorite Expression: “So I got that going for me ... which is nice.”
Most Bizarre Job: Sold scrimshaw.
Karaoke Song: “Kiss and Say Goodbye” by The Manhattans

Alison McCarthy

Alison McCarthy - VP, Director of Account Management

Alison has a B.F.A in Art History that sets her apart from most account managers. Her flair for sculpting a strategy is breathtaking, and her attitude never fails to brighten our office. But it’s her nearly two decades of experience that clients find so inspiring. Alison has artfully directed campaigns for CVS/pharmacy, Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism, Sonesta International Hotels, Eastern Bank and Polaroid. And these are just a few of the clients in her impressive body of work. With a keen eye for insight and a passion for your brand, you can count on Alison to craft a masterpiece for you as well.

Oddity: Worst cook ever - even burned salad.
Favorite Expression: “Question for you ...”
Most Bizarre Job: Newspaper delivery girl who threw out all the circulars to lighten her load.
Karaoke Song: “Southern Nights” by Glen Campbell

Steve Angel

Steve Angel - VP New Business Development

Steve’s interests include skiing, golf, and light construction. The heavy construction gets saved for the office, where he builds our clients’ brands as well as their companies. Steve provides the mortar with which we cement strong business relationships. Steve’s got some pretty solid foundations. He’s hammered out projects with clients such as Blue Cross Blue Shield, Midway Games, and Dunkin’ Donuts. Before he graced CTP with his presence, he worked under the roofs of RDW Group in Providence as well as Butler, Shine, Stern & Partners in San Francisco. Steve’s 17 plus years of experience in PR, marketing, and advertising have given him the tools to create an integrated framework sturdy enough to support your business. We know you’ll find Steve’s craftsmanship remarkable once he’s built the bridge between our two companies.

Oddity: Nearly lost his voice forever as a child, because he was too loud (according to parents).
Favorite Expression: “You get what you get and you don’t get upset.”
Most Bizarre Job: Faux-Ice Skating Sweater Model (ask him about it after a few cocktails).
Karaoke Song: “Polly Wolly Doodle” by Dan Zanes (Backup vocals by his kids… 11 times in a row)

Phyllis Maguire

Phyllis Maguire - Media Director

Phyllis likes it when things are put in their proper place. So much so that dirty dishes left in the sink will keep her up at night. So imagine how she feels about making sure our clients’ ads are put in the right spot. As a media vet, Phyllis has helped some of the biggest brands in the country connect with their audiences. And after having found the perfect place at CTP, now she’s doing the same for our clients. Which is helping them sleep easier at night.

Oddity: Can’t go to sleep if there are dishes in the sink.
Favorite Expression: “Take a breath.”
Most Bizarre Job: Clerk at a pharmacy
Karaoke Song: “Crocodile Rock” by Elton John

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

Peter Winch

Peter Winch - VP, Account Director

The son of a well-known Boston Creative Director, it’s easy to say that Peter has the ad business in his blood. But we’ve asked doctors, and that’s medically impossible. Plus for him, advertising is more than part of his heritage. It’s a passion. And every day for the past 17 years he has combined this passion with his strategic skills to build brands such as Monster.Com, Titleist, Converse, Stanley, and Fleet Bank. Now he’s doing the same for our clients, and making sure they get the best creative product possible.

Favorite Expression: The view from 30,000 feet.
Most Bizarre Job: Night cleaner at a bar called Rascals.
Karaoke Song: “Simple Man” by Lynrd Skynrd

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

Kelly Brennan

Kelly Brennan - VP Management Supervisor

Kelly describes her idea of nirvana as The Container Store. This applies well to her impressive resume, which is easy to sort out. In twelve years in the business, she’s managed brands from both the agency and client-side. And in categories ranging from retail to real estate. Her organized approach has benefited many Fortune 500 companies, most recently Nextel Communications. Kelly’s past work also includes a large array of letters including NCAA, NHL, MLB, NFL, NASCAR and the NTRA. Somehow, Kelly still found room to manage business with over 20 individual teams including the New England Patriots and the New York Rangers. Kelly’s packed away some impressive work, but she’s still got plenty of space for something with your name on it.

Oddity: Can come up with a rhyming poem on any subject in under 5 minutes.
Favorite Expression: “Some days you’re the statue and some days you’re the pigeon.”
Most Bizarre Job: Mouse mascot for a Christmas store.
Karaoke Song: “Do You Love Me” by The Countours

Mark Fredrickson

Mark Fredrickson - Senior Advisor

When you’ve managed as many agencies from the client side of the table as Mark has, you develop a pretty sharp sense of what works and what doesn’t. That’s what drew him to CTP after nearly three decades inside the executive suites of technology companies. It’s our ability to zero in on the things that will drive a client’s business forward, deliver measurable impact, and do it with style. As VP of both marketing and communications at EMC, Mark helped put the storage and cloud computing leader on the map as one of the world's strongest IT brands. Now he’s helping us help a new generation of growth companies make their own splash.

Oddity: Been to 43 consecutive Fenway Park Opening Days (yeah, this started really young)
Favorite Expression: "It has to be authentic to work."
Most Bizarre Job: Teenage carnival barker, Shoot Out the Star booth
Karaoke Song: "Monster Went and Ate My Red 2," Elvis Costello on Sesame Street

Todd Graff

Todd Graff - Senior Account Director

Todd comes to us from the Tar Heel state, where he spent his early professional years as a sportswriter for the Greensboro News & Record. There he quickly developed an affinity for covering golf events after his first links assignment: Tiger Woods’ historic victory at the ’97 Masters. Tiger’s dramatic 12-stroke victory not only offered Todd a good lead in his next column, it also led to numerous national and state writing awards. And, as it turns out, a move to Boston to head up the golf division at CTP. Todd plays to a 5 on the course, but when it comes to crafting public relations programs for our various golf clients, he’s every bit as good as Tiger on the back nine at Augusta.

Oddity: Spent two nights sleeping in a Ford Focus to play Bethpage Black.
Favorite Expression: “The clinical definition of insanity is doing the exact same thing over and over again and expecting a different result.”
Most Bizarre Job: Insulating houses.
Karaoke Song: “Anyone For Tennis” by Cream

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

Jenny Love

Jenny Love - Director of Talent Development

We thought it was our water. But Jenny says that what brought her back to CTP for a third stint was the people. So it only makes sense that her job should be to find new CTPers. As the Director of Talent Development, she’s combing New England for the best and the brightest. And with 18 years of experience in the ad world, she can easily spot talent when she sees it. Which is not only great for us, but our clients as well.

Oddity: “Tommy Boy” clumsy
Favorite Expression: “Who’s better than you?”
Most Bizarre Job: Nanny/maid for a Greek tycoon
Karaoke Song: “Sweet Home Alabama” by Lynyrd Skynyrd

Courtney Megliola

Courtney Megliola - Account Director

Courtney’s favorite song is “Friends in Low Places” which to us is pretty ironic considering she’s rubbed elbows with everyone from professional athletes to rock stars. But knowing the rich and famous is just something that comes with the territory when you’re a PR wiz like her. Having pitched everything from fish sticks to figure skaters to coffee, Courtney uses her talents to get our clients exposure. And give them the rock star treatment they’re looking for.

Oddity: Roots for all Boston sports teams, unless they’re playing the Cowboys or Spurs.
Favorite Expression: “All y’all.”
Most Bizarre Job: Dressed up as a parrot
Karaoke Song: “Friends in Low Places” by Garth Brooks

Sadie Barlow

Sadie Barlow - Media Supervisor

When your first job is making valves for power plants, you get a pretty good idea of how to control how something flows. Which makes Sadie such a valuable member of the media team. She knows exactly where and how much to target our clients message in order to make the greatest impact. A graduate of Skidmore College, she got her start in the agency world at Blitz Media, where she worked on high profile clients such as Comcast, Wendy’s, and Vacation Outlet. Now she’s powering our clients to bigger and better things. All without a nuclear reactor.

Oddity: Can’t stand the sound of metal on metal…as in fork on knife.
Favorite Expression: “That’s amazing.”
Most Bizarre Job: See above.
Karaoke Song: “Like a Prayer” by Madonna

Laura Gaunt

Laura Gaunt - Interactive Account Supervisor

There are a lot of things that restaurants and ad agencies have in common. The fast-paced environment. The long hours. The propensity for heartburn. Which is probably why, after growing up working in her family’s restaurant, Laura was so drawn to the ad biz. After an MBA from Babson and a few years in the industry under her belt, now she’s making sure our clients and their customers get exactly what they order. And that everything runs smoothly on our side of the kitchen.

Oddity: Shares a nickname with one of the Teletubbies.
Most Bizarre Job: French braider
Karaoke Song: “Please Project” by The Cure

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

Jenna Browning

Jenna Browning - Senior Account Executive

It’s no wonder Jenna ended up in advertising; she was a softball pitcher for 12 years. After Jenna graduated from BU marketing school, she eventually wound up at Fenway Park, though she was in the press box rather than on the mound. On our team at CTP, she’s been keeping all our bases covered. Whenever an AE gets thrown a curve ball, Jenna’s there to help out. Be sure that no matter what you need her to do, Jenna will fire everything right over the plate.

Oddity: Favorite snack is a plain bagel w/ cream cheese and crushed Doritos on top. Don’t knock it ’till you try it.
Favorite Expression: “True story.”
Most Bizarre Job: Inventory auditor at a rifle manufacturer.
Karaoke Song: “Paradise by the Dashboard Light” by Meatloaf

Selena Jagudaev

Selena Jagudaev - Account Executive

Selena went to Pace University. She now works here, at Conover Tuttle Pace. Coincidence? Maybe. We think it’s more like an unstoppable advertising destiny. And if you ask any of our clients who work with her, none would argue with that. After traveling the world working on some of America’s top brands, now she’s helping our client’s fulfill their own destinies by reaching all their marketing goals.

Oddity: Grew up with her family speaking Russian, but still can’t speak it.
Favorite Expression: “Keep on trucking.”
Most Bizarre Job: By age 8, was doing demolition work on construction sites.
Karaoke Song: “Hotel California” by The Eagles

Alex Paparsenos

Alex Paparsenos - Account Executive

Alex is a PR wiz. After all, as a Boston College grad she was able to talk a bunch of BU alums into hiring a BC Eagle. And if that wasn’t enough, she also spent time at B2B PR agency making plasma metal cutters and computing devices “sexy”. Talk about skills. And with degrees in Communications and English, plus the ability to speak Greek fluently, she’s making sure our clients’ messages are crystal clear.

Oddity: Speaks Greek
Favorite Expression: “Perk up Buttercup”
Most Bizarre Job: Calling BC alumni during dinnertime to ask for donations
Karaoke Song: “I Wanna Dance With Somebody” by Whitney Houston

Katelyn Peckham

Katelyn Peckham - Media Planner

Like every prize-winning angler, Katelyn knows that to catch the big fish, you have to know where to cast your line. Which is why when she’s not hauling in freshwater monsters, she’s helping our clients reel in the right audience for their advertising message. As an assistant media planner at a small design firm, she quickly made a name for herself and was promoted as the sole media planner/buyer for the agency’s top national client. Now she’s busy helping our clients strategically place their messages to get the most results. And for our clients, it’s like shooting fish in a barrel.

Oddity: Can give Tarot card readings.
Favorite Expression: “You can’t make a silk purse out of a sow’s ear.”
Most Bizarre Job: Certified professional in-dorm writing tutor
Karaoke Song: “Working for the Weekend” by Lover Boy

Tara Mulloy

Tara Mulloy - Account Executive

For one of her first jobs, Tara had to pitch intellectual property law. Which is pretty ironic since all of her ideas are great enough to steal. But luckily for our clients, they’re the only ones who are reaping the rewards of Tara’s thinking. And with experience pitching everything from preventative snoring devices to LEDs to personal finance, Tara can wrap her brain around every client’s need.

Oddity: Obsessively paints nails on a daily basis
Favorite Expression: “Can I live?”
Most Bizarre Job: Real life beer wench
Karaoke Song: “I Believe in a Thing Called Love” by The Darkness

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

Ashley Meehean

Ashley Meehean - Office Manager

Ashley comes to us by way of Burlington, VT where she developed a fondness for granola, Birkenstocks, and Ben & Jerry’s. But for someone so crunchy, Ashley’s all business when it comes to keeping all of us in line. With a communications degree from UVM, Ashley makes running a crazy ad agency a breeze and our clients are always feeling groovy.

Oddity: Loses her cell phone every chance she gets.
Favorite Expression: Anything involving the word “wicked.”
Most Bizarre Job: Tree salesperson
Karaoke Song: “Something to Talk About” by Bonnie Raitt

Lee Allen

Lee Allen - Office Administrator

Lee is our bookkeeper. She was hired to keep the wheels of commerce churning and make sure we’re always turning a profit as well. Funny thing is, her spare time is spent working with non-profits. How’s that for integration? She’s been with us since 1996, and we’ve yet to bounce a check to the electric company. So, we love her.

Oddity: Does a song and dance routine as a tropical fish.
Favorite Expression: “No problem.”
Most Bizarre Job: Pizza Entrepreneur.
Karaoke Song: “If I Could Turn Back Time” by Cher

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

Ali D'Orsi

Ali D'Orsi - Account Executive

It takes a lot of skill to build a gingerbread house. You need attention to detail, creativity, and a lot of discipline not to eat the materials. Lucky for us, and our clients, Ali grew up building the best gingerbread houses in the land. Which prepared her perfectly for a career in advertising. Because whether it's writing a brief, studying the competitive landscape, or simply helping you grow your brand, Ali has the tool every client can appreciate. The fact she does it all with a smile on her face, well that's just icing on the cake.

Oddity: Hates anything in costume. Disney World is her nightmare.
Favorite Expression: “Jeepers!”
Most Bizarre Job: Roofer for gingerbread houses.
Karaoke Song: Claims she wouldn’t do karaoke for $1 million. Someone rich please call her bluff.

Katy Wilks

Katy Wilks - Media Planner

Ask Katy about playing winger for the Charles River Rugby Club, and shell tell you it's tough, fast and all business. Ask Katy about media planning and she'll tell you it's tough, fast and all business. And no, she won't see the irony in that one bit. As a media planner for CTP, Katy chases down the best opportunities for our clients and connects them to the right audience. Just like a perfect floater pass. Past experience with accounts like Fidelity Investments, Carnival Cruise Lines, and Dunkin Donuts make her a valuable member of our media team. Not to mention one of the toughest and fastest

Oddity: Social Director of the Charles River Rugby Club
Favorite Expression: “Don’t criticize what you can’t understand.”
Most Bizarre Job: Carpenter
Karaoke Song: “Believe” by Cher

Jessica Mulrean

Jessica Mulrean - Account Executive

What do you call someone who’s memorized every page in the “Where’s Waldo?” series? Some may say obsessed, but we prefer to call Jessica detail-oriented (at least to her face). Which, of course, makes her the ideal account executive. Jessica is just as obsessed with spotting new opportunities for our clients and any other details that others might miss. And with experience on accounts like Comcast, Holiday Inn, and Goodyear, we don't just celebrate the fact she can find Waldo. We're happy she found her way to us as well. You will be too.

Oddity: Knows exactly where Waldo is.
Favorite Expression: “Win some, lose some.”
Most Bizarre Job: Cashier at a dry cleaners.
Karaoke Song: “Africa” by Toto