Rhonda Richardson
Your Cruise Director (a.k.a. - President/Senior Account Executive)

Rhonda has been in advertising for over 20 years. Having worked for both stations and agencies, she offers knowledge from both sides of negotiation. Rhonda’s 10 + years of agency experience has afforded her the opportunity to work with a diverse client base. Some of these clients include: CBSHOME, Thrasher Basement Systems and The National Safety Council: Greater Omaha Chapter. Rhonda currently works with Children’s Hospital & Medical Center and a number of national accounts.

Dave Distefano
Thinks in Pictures (a.k.a. - Creative Director)

An 11-year veteran in ‘da business,’ Dave’s first taste of ad creative came in college when he freelanced for a small marketing firm who used his illustrations for presentations to brands like Betty Crocker, ConAgra and The Swanson  Corporation. Since then, he’s pretty much worked in every area of visual communication. Interactive , video production, editing, design, art direction–he’s done it all for a wide range of clients. In 2009 Dave’s editing netted three Telly awards; two for T.V. and one for a full campaign, only to follow up with three more wins in 2010, and one in 2011.

Shana Gorny
Expert Purchaser of Air (a.k.a. - Senior Media Buyer)

Shana brings with her over five years of experience, three at the agency level. She has experience with promotions, non-traditional advertising and has worked on numerous event campaigns. The list of clients Shana has worked with include Children’s Hospital & Medical Center, Hauptman, O’Brien, Wolf & Lathrop, P.C., Methodist Hospital & Con-Agra Trade Group.

Ann McGill
Queen of Numbers (a.k.a. - Accounting)

Ann brings to A&K more than 20 years experience in accounting from a wide variety of industries.   From The Omaha World Herald to the auto parts industry, she’s seen it all.  When it comes to anything accounting-related, she handles it over here, and we’re glad to have her aboard.  Plus, she’s a face painter in her off-time which makes her much cooler than any other bean counter we’ve met.

Mallory Baker
Utility Infielder (a.k.a. - Media & Production Assistance)

Mallory is getting her first taste of advertising here at A & K. As a newbie, she is learning quickly the art of media buying and all things related. She assists Rhonda and Shana by coordinating various media projects to make sure things run smoothly for their clients and serves as creative production assistance from time to time.  Truly a key player on the A&K team.

Friday, April 5, 2013

A former colleague of ours (and the designer of our website by the way) has decided to share his voice with the world as of late.  Take a minute and listen to Long cover Rihanna’s “Stay”.  Folks, this is talent.  We’re just a little proud to know this man.