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Top 10 Women in AdvertisingToni Bloom
Assistant Professor of Visual Communication
Gateway Community
& Technical College
Nominator Bob Mueller, Millson Walker
Financial Inc.: Toni brings 11 years in the advertising field and 12 years of teaching to her classroom to create an interactive
learning environment. She is admired for her non-traditional ways and her students know that when they graduate they have
all the tools to make it in the industry. Many students have won local, district and national ADDY awards. In addition Toni
volunteers as an advisory board member for the West Clermont local school district, is on the board of the Advertising Club
of Cincinnati.
Jodi Greene
Partner & Creative Director
Barefoot Inc.
Nominators
Pamela Clark, Generations Wealth and Doug Worple, Barefoot Inc.: Jodi was Barefoot’s first hire and has played a key
role in its expansion from 3 people to over 65 today. She has won many local, regional and national ADDYs and been recognized
in the national media. The work developed under Jodi’s creative direction has also been recognized with the number of
awards running into the hundreds. She has earned and commands the respect of the entire organization and always has a positive
impact on the agency culture. She makes the creative department a better place to be and the creatives better people. Jodi’s
clients love her work and value her opinion, perspective and contribution. Clients will even actively campaign to ensure she
is assigned to their business.
M. Lynne
Hailey
Vice President, Group Supervisor Public
Relations
Northlich
Nominator Patricia Garry, CDC Association of Greater Cincinnati: In her 13 years at Northlich, Lynne
has helped to build the firm’s PR practice from $900,000 to over $5 million in billings. She and her team have grown
their national presence with high profile clients including Star-Kist, Birds Eye, Valvoline and Macy’s. She also puts
her skills to work as a volunteer for many important causes and groups such as Cincinnati Public School levies, the Urban
League of Greater Cincinnati the Fine Arts Fund. Her relaxed, smart, straightforward and humorous style puts clients, colleagues
and community groups at ease and builds their confidence to meet and manage their challenges.
Ann M. Keeling
President
Cristofoli-Keeling
Inc.
Nominator Scott Nelson, Comey & Shepherd Realtors: Ann’s
career has spanned nearly 20 years and includes positions in brand design, advertising, direct of public relations and brand
strategist. She launched Cristofoli-Keeling, Inc in 1999 and their clients include many highly visible clients including LaRosa’s,
LPK, xpedx and St. Vincent de Paul. She also supports the community through board service for Give Back Cincinnati and McAuley
High School and is a member of the United Way’s Greater Cincinnati Women’s Leadership Council.
Marcia McMillen
President
McMillen Creative, LLC
Nominator Janice Cushman, Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce: McMillen Creative
LLC was founded by Marcia in 1993. The firm was a nominee for the Tri-State Family Business of the Year in 2004. The strategic
marketing and branding firm located in Fort Mitchell, KY has earned the top accolade from the International Economic Development
Council. Marcia led the rebranding project for the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce working with NKU professors and students
to guide the creation of a new logo and brand design.
Roxann Patrick
President
Designed Solutions Group Inc.
Nominator Thomas Knott, Macy’s.: “A successful leader is one that conveys completely and succinctly the company’s
mission, vision and goals to her team in a way that energizes them and drives them to do great things. Such a leader is Roxann
Patrick” says Thomas Knott the director of diversity management for Macy’s. She has more than 25 years of experience
and is known for her willingness to lend her knowledge and talent to not-for-profits, individuals or other business owners
and has mentored many women. Roxann helped the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) step up its image
and brand. She also participated in the WBENC Women’s Forum where she championed issues and concerns of local women-owned
companies.
Jennifer Powell
Senior
Vice President, Director of Corporate Marketing & Quality
U.S. Bank
Nominator Carole Stevie, Director of Catholic Inner-City Schools Education Fund: Jenny has led the US Bank’s marketing,
customer communications and re-branding efforts through more than 18 mergers since 1991. She oversees the marketing for the
bank’s retail and commercial divisions as well as corporate communications and quality service management programs.
Jenny provides extensive leadership and help to many community organizations including United Way’s Success by Six,
Catholic Inner-City Schools Education Fund (CISE), Seton High School and the YWCA. Her marketing assistance with the CISE
annual campaign resulted in significant increases in contributions to fund low income families with children attending inner
city Catholic schools.
Jackie Reau
CEO
and Founder
Game Day Communications
Nominator Erin Loudner Emerson,
The Event Team: Jackie founded Game Day Communications with partner Betsy Ross in 2002 as a specialty firm focused on public
relations in sports and entertainment. Clients include some of the best known events and organizations in the region including
the Cincinnati Reds and Bengals, Cincinnati Ballet, Marvin Lewis Community Fund, Anthony Munoz Foundation, University of Cincinnati
Athletics and Monster.com. Before founding Game Day Communications Jackie served as the director of marketing and public relations
for the Cincinnati Art Museum.
Mary Margaret Rochford
President & Show Director
Cincinnati Horticultural Society
Nominator Fred Richards, Interbrand: The Cincinnati Flower Show is the brainchild of Mary Margaret and is the only North
American show endorsed by the Royal Horticultural Society of Great Britain. The show was dubbed the “king of all flower
shows” by Better Homes and Gardens magazine and is listed as one of the Top 100 Events in North America. From her signature
red lips to her floral stockings, Mary Margaret is synonymous with the Cincinnati Flower Show. She is a master marketer who
has helped drive record attendance and achieve its reputation as an international showcase for Cincinnati.
Wendy Vonderhaar
President
Intrinzic Marketing & Design
Nominator Emily Sandul, Intrinzic Marketing & Design: Wendy bought
the two-person graphic design firm known as “Lodge and Associates” in 1999 and has turned it into an award-winning
full-service marketing firm with a staff of 30 now known as Intrinzic Marketing & Design. The core values she instills
in the company include a commitment to ethics, treating both clients and employees with respect, up-front honest communication
and giving back to the community. Intrinzic provides pro bono work for many organizations including the Northern Kentucky
Symphony, ProSeniors, The Boys & Girls Club of Greater Cincinnati and Blessed Sacrament School. In 2006 Intrinzic received
the American Marketing Association’s Cincinnati chapter Community Impact Award.
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