I am a creative director at SKAR Advertising. I’ve been here for 21 years. I worked at a couple agencies before I landed here. I’ve been involved with AAF Omaha for a number of years – serving as president, on the board and helping out on several committees. Read More
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My name is Christin Zbylut and I am currently the Marketing Operations Specialist at Children’s Hospital & Medical Center in Omaha. Read More
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I was born and raised here in South Omaha and only left for a brief four years to attend the Art Institute of Las Vegas where I earned my Bachelors Degree in Graphic Design. Read More
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I have over 15 years experience in online marketing and web design and development. I joined Ervin & Smith in 2008 and I oversee creative to ensure it delights end users and aligns with client strategy and brand. Read More
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I’m the founder and creative director at SecretPenguin, an experiential branding agency that creates/refines/manages brands to stand out in a busy world. Read More
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My name is Linda Hollingsead. I have been a member of AAFO since 2004. I was the ADDYs PR chair in 2010. After completing my MA in Sociology at Wichita State University, I moved to Omaha in 2003 and secured the Research Coordinator position at the Omaha World-Herald. Read More
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Amanda Olson has been named the 2016 AAF Omaha Ad Rookie of the Year. She currently serves as interactive designer at Swanson Russell in Lincoln.
The Ad Rookie of the Year award is given to an AAF Omaha member with five or fewer years in the advertising business who demonstrates outstanding work both professionally and in the community, with attention to AAF Omaha service. Read More
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Kerry Heinrich is the recipient of the 2016 AAF Omaha Ad Pro of the Year Award. She currently serves as Marketing Director at H&A Media Group.
The Ad Pro of the Year award is given to an AAF Omaha member who has a distinguished track record of service in advertising including professional and community service, with particular attention to AAF Omaha service. Read More
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I have been working in the large-format printing business for over 25 years, specializing in providing graphics for the multi-unit, retail segment. I recently accepted a position with Revolution Wraps, here in Omaha, as the Director of Business Development, tasked with growing the retail, event and environmental side of the company’s business. Read More
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Christine Dunn, Vic Gutman & Associates
My name is Christine Dunn. You might recognize me from volunteering for various events for AAFO for the past four years or perhaps I bugged you at one point to speak at a UNO Ad Club meeting ...
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Daryl Anderson is a multidisciplinary creative director with over 20 years experience in marketing strategy, corporate branding and continuity. Read More
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I am the Director of Marketing Communications at WoodmenLife (f.k.a.Woodmen of the World).
I am responsible for the direction, development and implementation of WoodmenLife’s overall marketing communications efforts, including developing and managing department staff responsible for internal and external communications planning and implementation. Read More
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David Lempp: This local sales manager’s journey in marketing started in Spain… in a bar. Read More
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Lea Studer: You can find this VP of Marketing Communications ziplining, river rafting and hiking through the Rockies in her spare time. Read More
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This agency owner could have been a featured driver for the United States Lawn Mower Racing Association. (Yes, it’s a thing.) Read More
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Melodae has worn many hats related to journalism and public relations and has found great passion in teaching. Read More
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Fred Thayer: This Director of Corporate Communications (Werner Enterprises) is a Native American artist and a loyal patron of Oscar’s. Read More
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Teonne A. Wright: A Multimedia (web, print, video) Designer, Developer & Photographer, Artist & Music Freak, A lover of all things creative. Read More
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I joined Omaha Video Solutions at a pivotal time in my life. I grew up in Lincoln and originally graduated from UNL in 2010 for Secondary Social Science education. That’s right. I wanted to be a cool history teacher. I spent some time traveling the year after that, trying to decide what my career would look like. Read More
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Envoy, Inc. 1991- Present. I worked for Shawnie and Pat Higgins and Mort Mortenson who owned Walker-Hart Advertising and I loved it, but I got a job offer I couldn’t refuse in Dallas, so I left. Two years later I was back in Omaha and knew I wanted to work for these amazing people again. By that time they had merged with another company to form HMJ & Associates. It was a couple of years before there was a job opening, but I got back in…later on the agency became Envoy, Inc. but here I am 23 years later. Read More
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Specialty Publications Sales Manager at Omaha World-Herald, which is probably a more professional way of saying the Manager of etc. Read More
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I grew up in a small town in Iowa in a family of ten with one bathroom. Five of us boys slept in a small bedroom upstairs with just enough room for two bunk beds. There was no heating and no a/c – and we loved it! Read More
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Pieper just celebrated her second year at Ervin & Smith, a digital marketing agency that specializes in optimized brand marketing. At Ervin & Smith, Pieper oversees all aspects of client work as a senior account executive. Her role includes the development of inspirational and informative project briefs, timeline and budget management and cross-departmental collaboration to develop integrated, on-strategy campaigns. Read More
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