leadership team
VINCE GALDI
Chief Creative Officer
VINCE GALDI
Chief Creative Officer
Keith Kanestrin
Vice President, Operations
Keith Kanestrin
Vice President, Operations
Kevin Handerson
VP, Web Development & Special Projects
Kevin Handerson
VP, Web Development & Special Projects
Nancy Conklin
Business Manager
Nancy Conklin
Business Manager
Nicole MililLo
Media Director
Nicole MililLo
Media Director
Jayme cunningham
Senior Account Supervisor
Jayme cunningham
Senior Account Supervisor
Ryan Lamarca
Senior Account Supervisor
Ryan Lamarca
Senior Account Supervisor
Angela O’Neill
Account Supervisor
Angela O’Neill
Account Supervisor
Amanda Hahn
Director of Digital Marketing
Amanda Hahn
Director of Digital Marketing
Rachel Nieto
Digital Marketing Manager
Rachel Nieto
Digital Marketing Manager
Victoria Mehta
Social Graphics Specialist
Victoria Mehta
Social Graphics Specialist
Jenna Bickhardt
Graphic Designer
Jenna Bickhardt
Graphic Designer
Vince Galdi
Chief Creative Officer
We live in a new business and marketing world where media fragmentation and instantaneous communications are changing all the rules. And business in general has become more competitive on every front, with new players from every direction imaginable. Having come up in marketing communications first as a copy editor, then in various roles in creative, account management and strategic development to my present day position as agency and business owner, I’ve been fortunate to have worked with many talented individuals, monster brands, international conglomerates and small start-ups with big visions. Yet at almost every new client meeting I hear myself saying, “if we want to achieve different results, we need to do things differently.” Sounds so simple, but it’s the mindset required to deliver innovative marketing programs.
Keith Kanestrin
Vice President, Operations
We’ve got your back.
Short deadlines – no problem. New product launch – we’ll research and learn everything we need to know so your campaign is a success. Need something designed and printed for a show in the next day – done. We’re not only a marketing agency; we’re your partner – a seamless extension of your job, department, company and you. That’s what we do and have been doing it for our clients for over 30 years.
And along every step, we’ll communicate our thoughts, ideas and progress for each project. Every client is treated like you’re the only client - whether you’re a small company just starting out, mid-sized and growing or have an established international presence. Our diverse team is dedicated to your success. With several of our employees having client side experience (including myself), we know your challenges and will develop plans to achieve your goals.
That’s LRG; we know your business and will work tirelessly with passion and commitment to succeed. Let us show you what we can do.
Kevin Handerson
VP, Web Development and Special Projects
I found Marketing by the long route, after working in technical R&D, product management, and business management. Technical products are more predictable than people, but the two disciplines (marketing and engineering) have a lot in common. Both are creative, problem-solving challenges, with important results depending on the choices and actions taken. Both have some fairly rigid rules, yet both have wide flexibility to accommodate new ideas and approaches. At LRG, we enjoy delivering outstanding results, using the right balance of new and proven ideas.
Arthur Clarke said that “any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic.” After working in both worlds, I know that a sufficiently advanced marketing program can deliver equally astonishing results. Most businesses would benefit from improved marketing; our mission is to show them what they’re missing.
Nancy Conklin
Business Manager
I handle all things related to numbers, spread-sheets, accounting, budgeting, banks and procurement. Sometimes tedious but always important. As a wearer of many hats, I’ve played different roles throughout my 15+ years here and have seen some of our favorite concepts from development to strategic positioning to creative execution come to fruition with nothing less than a game-changing effect. Our talented team will make you re-think what the value of an advertising agency can do for you.
Jayme Cunningham
Senior Account Supervisor
Coming up with new and creative ways to meet business objectives through marketing has become one of my great passions. Having worked in B2B marketing nearly 20 years on the client side, I have been in your shoes. I know what it is like to rely on your agency to deliver high-quality content and creative - quickly, on-time, and on-strategy. It is my objective to provide that level of service to each of LRG’s clients.
Nicole Milillo
Media Director
One of our long time clients recently decided to revisit outbound advertising with a limited budget and set media plan for a short span of time. After one month our client mentioned they couldn’t believe the added exposure, traffic and leads they began to receive. “Were the results a coincidence?” These are the moments we live for. Every step we take is proven and accounted for. Our clients work hard for their money and we make damn sure their money works harder for them. Our job is to prove time and again that we can change results for every one of our clients regardless of their type of business, audience, goal and budget. Our results prove that consistent advertising creates efficient brand awareness, and that constant evolution creates a call-to-action of its own. We’re here to listen, brainstorm, make new strides and surpass goals. With LRG Marketing, you’ll get a family (the kind you’ll actually like to keep around). Individuals that, quite literally, high-five when we accomplish something amazing together.
Amanda Hahn
Director of Digital Marketing
Digital marketing is today. Digital marketing is the future. Social media, websites, emails, analytics, content, you name it. It's what keeps me on my toes. This industry is changing every day- which is why I am never bored. I wake up every morning excited to see what the day might bring. My previous experience working within the music industry and with a start-up application paved a strong foundation for my career in digital marketing. I am so grateful to be working with such an amazing and experienced team here at LRG. When I'm not working or scrolling through my phone, you can find me listening to music or running at the gym.
Rachel Nieto
Digital Marketing Manager
I have always been drawn to excitement, and choosing a career path was no exception. The digital marketing world is ever-changing. No two days are ever the same and that’s what I love about what I do.
I need to see value and feel pride in my work, and with the team at LRG I am consistently left feeling satisfied with the work I’m doing. It feels good knowing I can aid in making a difference for our clients.
When I’m not working, I’m being a dog mom to my pup, Rosie.
Victoria Mehta
Social Graphics Specialist
Social Media is here to stay. In our world today social media plays a big part in marketing and advertising. When using social media to promote your company, there are certain factors that must be incorporated. One of those factors is imagery. The branded imagery of a company is what catches the eye of the viewer and entices them to learn more. I take on the role of bringing ideas to life through graphic design for our clients and I could not be happier. I have always had a passion for design, and I am thankful I get to share that passion with our clients at LRG Marketing.
When I am not working, you can find me going to the gym, shopping, or doing pilates.
Ryan LaMarca
Senior Account Supervisor
Advocating products and services comes naturally for me. I’ve been doing it in one way or another long before I made a career of it. At LRG I get to be part of a team of “professional” advocates for a broad range of clients, applying my background in security, software, and brand management to help ensure the most effective marketing plans are executed. Whether that means making content submissions for clients, or acting as their representative at trade shows and events, LRG can handle anything they throw at us.
When I’m not working at the agency, you can find me exploring the world on two wheels or at the race track sharpening my riding skills.
Angela O'Neill
Account Supervisor
Behind every successful client is a talented team to support and propel their innovations forward. I am thrilled to be part of the LRG team that brings continued success. I am a high-energy creative marketing professional who brings excellent project management and organizational capabilities to ensure my clients success. My strong background in digital media and marketing in deadline driven roles makes us perfect partners. Together, we can creatively turn ideas into consumable noteworthy content.
Jenna Bickhardt
Graphic Designer
I bring a concentrated background of Art Direction & Graphic Design expertise from my wide range of professional experiences in the luxury fashion, hospitality, and fragrance industries. Graduate of The New School, I am passionate about the power of design-thinking and the visual arts.
In my free time, you can find me running in Central Park, testing out new addresses in my Upper West Side neighbourhood, or with my nose in a book (anything art-related or of notable fiction will do).
