AAF DC announces 2024-2025 leadership team
by Capitol Communicator | Oct 20, 2024
The American Advertising Federation DC Chapter (AAF DC) announced its officers and directors for the 2024-2025 term, featuring members from prominent area agencies, in-house teams, media representatives, freelancers and more.
The 2023-2024 AAF DC executive team will continue in their roles for a second year: Gretchen Carswell as President, Lindsay Matthews of Sensis as Vice President, Kyle Knauff of Undertone as Treasurer, and Jacqui Balogh of Yes& as Secretary. Jodie Spalding will remain on as Immediate Past President.
New board members include Jack Boyamyan of FOX, Jeff Capporizzo of ICF Next, Alfonso Cuesta of Salta with Us, Andie Davis of CallTrackingMetrics, and Jarret Nobles of Monumental Sports. Laquita Howard of The League of Women Voters is also transitioning from AD2 President to an AAF DC Board role, while Elliot Matthews of Yes& is assuming the role of AD2 President. All officers serve a one-year term.
Club President Carswell said: “Our goal as AAF DC is to be the unifying voice of advertising in the DC area. AAF DC’s membership represents the folks in the creative department, account service, media, strategy, and creators of all kinds. Our board mirrors that now everyone is represented. I’m excited for us to continue to build engagement with our members and partners.”
Along with board members comes new committee roles: Jacqui Balogh and Andie Davis will chair the Membership Committee, Jeff Capporizzo will chair the Communications Committee, Jarrett Noble will chair the Sponsorships Committee, and Whitney Loring will continue to chair the Events Committee. Gretchen Carswell will continue to co-chair the American Advertising Awards Committee with Alfonso Cuesta, as well as co-chair the ADWKDC Committee with Jodie Warren and Judy Markoe. Markoe will also continue as president of the AAF DC Foundation.
Executive Committee:
– President: Gretchen Carswell, Freelance
– Vice President: Lindsay Matthews, Sensis
– Treasurer: Kyle Knauff, Undertone
– Secretary: Jacqui Balogh, Yes&
– Immediate Past President: Jodie Spalding
Board of Directors:
– Jack Boyamyan, FOX
– Jeff Capporizzo, ICF Next
– Alfonso Cuesta, Salta With Us
– Andie Davis, CallTrackingMetrics
– Imani Greene, Aamplify Media
– LaQuita Howard, League of Women Voters
– Whitney Loring, GoodBeast
– Robyn Loube, Sensis
– Judy Markoe, Big Picture Marketing
– Sarah Marshall, ICF Next
– Jarrett Nobles, Monumental Sports
– Louise Salas, Missing Link
– Hal Schild, Missing Link
According to a release, “AAF DC will continue in its mission to support the overall advertising community in the Washington, D.C., area. This year, AAF DC will focus on growing membership, continuing and expanding thought leadership programming and networking, revitalizing the club’s mentorship program, and organizing marquee events like ADWKDC and the American Advertising Awards.”
AAF DC still has some available committee spots. For more information, email info@aafdc.org.