American Advertising Federation Southwest Florida Announces 2023-2024 Board
The American Advertising Federation of Southwest Florida General Membership event included the swearing-in of their elected board members for 2023-2024 year beginning July 1.
The officers, directors and committee chairs are: Teresa Araque, Hodges University, President; Jenny Boyd, Jenny B. Creative, Immediate Past President; Mike Haley, M&M Multimedia, Vice President and ADDY Awards Chair; Wendy Payton, Rivet Brands, Treasurer and ADDY Judging Co-Chair; Laurie Ragle, Breeze Newspapers, Secretary; Don Gross, Spiro & Associates, Government Relations Chair; GG Gubelman, Gohman Design, Education Chair; Todd “TJ” Jordan, Hodges University, Programs Chair; Caryn Clark, The Hip Chick Voice!, Membership Chair; Duncan Metts, Bald Man Media, Public Service Chair; and Kate Kintz, Priority Marketing, ADDY Judging Co-Chair.
“This is a dynamic organization that supports and promotes the advertising industry in our region and throughout the state,” said Araque. “Our board is made up entirely of professionals in the industry who are passionate about what they do. They volunteer their time because they understand the importance of promoting the industry through education, advocacy, and having a voice in Tallahassee to look out for the interests for an industry that is an economic engine in the state.”
L-R Front row: GG Gubelman, Duncan Metts. Back row L-R: Kate Kintz, Caryn Clark, Mike Haley, Teresa Araque, Jenny Boyd, Laurie Ragle, Todd “TJ” Jordan, Don Gross, Wendy Payton.
The 2023-2024 year includes networking events, luncheon programs, and the annual ADDY Awards Gala. These efforts are built around the core pillars of the organization: networking, education, government relations, diversity & inclusion, and public service.
For more about the American Advertising Federation SWFL, visit AAFSWFL.com.
