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KRISTIN BLOOMQUIST
Executive vice president, general manager Cramer-Krasselt c-k.com Bloomquist is a veteran of the advertising and marketing industry. She has blue chip experience ranging from having had agency, client and consultant leadership roles in top markets: New York, Chicago, Los Angeles and Phoenix. Since joining C-K, Bloomquist has led the agency with a hands-on, passionate approach. She was named Ad Agency Executive of the Year at the Phoenix Addy’s. Prior to joining C-K in 2009, her last agency stint was with Deutsch, where she was hired by industry leader Donny Deutsch to open Deutsch LA. Professional accomplishment: “I am incredibly proud to lead such a talented team. It’s a fortunate feeling to work among some of the best professionals in the business.” Surprising fact: “I ride a Harley-Davidson three-wheel motorcycle.
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Lane has spent the past several decades growing LaneTerralever into one of the largest and most successful agencies in the region. He possesses extensive experience in sales and marketing and supervises the daily operation and management activities of LaneTerralever. He was named 2013 Ad Person of the Year by Phoenix Ad Club, and under his direction, the agency has received national and local recognition for years of award-winning work. Professional accomplishment: “I am proud that we have successfully operated a business in this community for over 54 years.” Dream dinner: “I would take America’s most significant president Abraham Lincoln to Lon’s at Hermosa Inn and order him the spare ribs and a glass of bourbon.”
MIRJA RIESTER
Partner and chief strategic officer RIESTER riester.com Riester owns RIESTER, one of the largest advertising and public relations firms in the western United States. Forbes included RIESTER in its list of “Top 100 Global Ad Agencies That Know Social Media and Google.” Riester is an international market researcher, brand management expert and business executive with global marketing experience. Her clients include Aramark Leisure, Berkshire Hathaway Energy, Hormel, McDonald’s, MidFirst Bank and Arizona’s Department of Health Services. Dream dinner: “I would truly enjoy having dinner with Angelika Merkel, Germany’s current chancellor. She is at the forefront of experiencing and managing some of the global challenges that will likely grow in scope, complexity and intensity. Understanding her vision and depth of capacity would be fascinating.”
MATT SILVERMAN
Vice president and managing director R&R Partners rrpartners.com Silverman manages the Arizona office of R&R Partners, one of the Top 10 independently owned marketing and advertising firms in the United States. He is a business-savvy communications executive who knows how to plan strategically, calm troubled waters and stay one step ahead of the competition. With more than 25 years of experience, Silverman has honed the art of communication from every possible angle. Business advice: “Stay on top of the ever-changing industry trends. Stay a step ahead of your clients. Become a trusted advisor.” Superpower: “Flying, because I hate waiting in traffic.” Dream dinner: “Mark Twain. I’m certain he would enjoy an evening at The Breadfruit and Rum Bar.” Surprising fact: “A serial killer confessed to me.”
BILL LAVIDGE CEO LAVIDGE lavidge.com
Lavidge has served as an influential and pioneering Arizona business leader since starting his agency in 1982 and producing award-winning campaigns that helped spotlight the Phoenix advertising industry locally and nationally. The company has grown into one of the largest agencies in the Southwest servicing local, regional and national brands. Business advice: “Never give up and always try to exceed expectations. Exceptional results require exceptional effort.” Surprising fact: “I was in a teen rock band that taped a 45 rpm record in Smokey Robinson’s studio when I was 13 years old. I later traded my bass guitar for a water ski. It was a good trade.”