Our DNA

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Dino Rotondo

CEO

Dino is a 40-year veteran of the marketing and advertising industry.  A career that started in 1985 in automotive, he is now a disciple of the Sussman Way. With a focus on brand building and brand management, Dino instituted a five-step process for the Agency utilizing analytics and measurement to drive results.

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Ashleigh Hollowell

Chief Client Officer

Ashleigh drives results with a steady hand and unmatched client service standards.  She strategically leads our brand experts, navigating the consumer landscape and capitalizing on today’s business opportunities.  She drives our client’s business with real perspective, fresh thinking and innovative solutions that work.  Ashleigh brings that wealth of brand-level knowledge to both national and local clients at Sussman.

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David Doolittle

EVP Creative Director

David’s creative leadership over the past decade has produced a culture of daring ideas and a commitment to effectiveness in today’s traditional and every-changing social/digital world.  David adopted Alan Sussman’s philosophy of embedding a strong sense of influencing consumer behavior in all the agency’s work. He has received numerous nations awards and accolades including the Effie Award, which honors the most effective marketing communication ideas worldwide.

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Jeanette McNamara

EVP Group Account Director- Furniture

A marketing titan in the furniture industry, Jeanette leverages her sales and marketing experience to compete in a competitive and evolving landscape.  Her vast retail merchandise experience and a deep understanding of the furniture category delivers unprecedented leadership and business growth for brands.  She understands the challenges facing retailers today and capitalizes on consumer trends and behaviors to drive results.  

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Matt Meares

CFO/COO

Serving as CFO/COO, Matt comes to the team with an extensive background across several industries in all facets of Operations, Finance and Executive Management.  He draws on his significant experience to lead the team in its efforts to streamline company operations and develop the organizational structure and efficient processes necessary to support the next exciting chapter of growth for Sussman.

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Cathy Shaffner

President

Cathy is the first female President for the Detroit based agency known for building category dominance for its clients.  Recognized as a key industry leader, she is also known for driving unprecedented growth and developing some of the industry’s top talent.  She has a proven track record for delivering extraordinary results in today’s market by supporting brands looking for sales growth and improved profits through better solutions. 

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Dino Rotondo

CEO

Dino is a 40-year veteran of the marketing and advertising industry.  A career that started in 1985 in automotive, he is now a disciple of the Sussman Way. With a focus on brand building and brand management, Dino instituted a five-step process for the Agency utilizing analytics and measurement to drive results.

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Ashleigh Hollowell

Chief Client Officer

Ashleigh drives results with a steady hand and unmatched client service standards.  She strategically leads our brand experts, navigating the consumer landscape and capitalizing on today’s business opportunities.  She drives our client’s business with real perspective, fresh thinking and innovative solutions that work.  Ashleigh brings that wealth of brand-level knowledge to both national and local clients at Sussman.

david

David Doolittle

EVP Creative Director

David’s creative leadership over the past decade has produced a culture of daring ideas and a commitment to effectiveness in today’s traditional and every-changing social/digital world.  David adopted Alan Sussman’s philosophy of embedding a strong sense of influencing consumer behavior in all the agency’s work. He has received numerous nations awards and accolades including the Effie Award, which honors the most effective marketing communication ideas worldwide.

Janette

Jeanette McNamara

EVP Group Account Director- Furniture

A marketing titan in the furniture industry, Jeanette leverages her sales and marketing experience to compete in a competitive and evolving landscape.  Her vast retail merchandise experience and a deep understanding of the furniture category delivers unprecedented leadership and business growth for brands.  She understands the challenges facing retailers today and capitalizes on consumer trends and behaviors to drive results.  

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Matt Meares

CFO/COO

Serving as CFO/COO, Matt comes to the team with an extensive background across several industries in all facets of Operations, Finance and Executive Management.  He draws on his significant experience to lead the team in its efforts to streamline company operations and develop the organizational structure and efficient processes necessary to support the next exciting chapter of growth for Sussman.

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Cathy Shaffner

President

Cathy is the first female President for the Detroit based agency known for building category dominance for its clients.  Recognized as a key industry leader, she is also known for driving unprecedented growth and developing some of the industry’s top talent.  She has a proven track record for delivering extraordinary results in today’s market by supporting brands looking for sales growth and improved profits through better solutions.