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WELCOMING ABOARD OUR NEW BOARD MEMBERS

August 18, 2020November 3, 2020Ad Club Of Buffalo

We’re excited to officially kick off the 2020-2021 club year, announcing the newest additions to our board of directors, including two new executive board members!

As a non-profit organization, the American Advertising Federation of Buffalo (AAF Buffalo) is managed entirely by a board of volunteers. We are so thankful for the time and dedication every board member devotes to the club each year. Check out our new roster below!

First, we’d like to announce changes to our executive board. McKenna Murray, going on her second year, has been named Vice President of Communications and Jeff Quinn, also going on his second year, has been named Vice President of Programming. Joining these two are returning e-board members President Josh Gumulak and Treasurer Alex Keogan.

New board members elected to serve a three-year term are:

Kaitlyn Affuso, Marketing Coordinator, Chiampou Travis Besaw & Kershner LLP
Mary Amenta, Senior Account Executive, Mower Agency
Cody Andres, Graphic Designer, The Martin Group
Adina Pera, Senior Project Manager, Crowley Webb
Shannon Polvino, PR and Account Manager, Insight Strategies
Sky Stage, Director of Marketing, Sinatra and Company/Villa Maria College
Sarah Warner, Founder, Set Strategies LLC

Returning board members include:

Colleen Colkitt, Account Executive, Quinlan
Josh Gumulak, Senior Account Executive, FARM
Katie Hazel, Associate Creative Director, Crowley Webb
Caroline Jette, Graphic Designer, Delaware North
Alex Keogan, Account Executive, Hadley Exhibits
Jordan Lema, President/CEO, Lemur Studios
Sam Lonczak, Graphic Designer, FIFTEEN
McKenna Murray, Project Manager, Barclay Damon LLP
Maura Noonan, Digital Media and Content Manager, FARM
Jeff Quinn, Account Executive, Luminus

Laurie McMurray from SUNY Buffalo State will also serve as our student liaison. For additional information about AAF Buffalo, upcoming programming, thought leadership, networking opportunities, and more please visit: www.aafbuffalo.com.

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Saying Goodbye to One of Our Faves, Kristen Cronyn

May 12, 2015October 28, 2016Scott Bartels

The Ad Club year is winding down and that means some board members are leaving us. Before they do, we caught up with these talented individuals to hear about their experience and advice for future board members.

How did you first become a part of Ad Club? Where did you hear about it?

I heard about the Ad Club during my first job as an Interactive Coordinator at SKM Group. I was invited to my first Addys in 2008 (see photo with previous SKM owner, Sue Meany) and thought the event was amazing. I couldn’t wait get involved with people that shared the same passion.

What is your fondest memory or favorite Ad Club event as of today?

My first Addy’s judging weekend as a co-chair for the event. It was the first time I really poured blood sweat and tears in to pulling something substantial together, and I was able to meet some incredibly talented people while gaining a true appreciation for creative work. Being on the project management side for most of my career made me think entirely about the execution of artwork – time, budgets, etc. This event gave me the ability to see things from a design point of view and really changed my perception of what goes in to each individual piece that is submitted.

What kinds of qualities are expected in board members?

Engagement. Passion. A mix of strategy and detail orientation. The best board members are the ones that step up without asking, get excited about sharing knowledge and work hard to make a difference within the advertising community.

What advice would you give to those thinking of stepping up into a board position role?

Be prepared to work hard, laugh, collaborate and grow throughout your time on the board. You will be working with some of the most creative minds in Buffalo –and it doesn’t get any better than that.

Interested in joining the Ad Club Board of Directors for 2015-16? Click here to learn more and submit your nomination. Also, join us on Wednesday, May 20 to network with the current board and club members to get more details on the Ad Club board experience.