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Leadership Team.


John Abbate - President

John has over 26 years experience in advertising, marketing, interactive web based solutions, direct mail, point of purchase, and branding. John began his career working with General Motors in their in-house marketing department. Over the years, John has worked for large and small advertising agencies, served as Vice President of Sales and Marketing for an international graphics firm, and today owns and operates Marketing Alliance, Inc.


Mark Weilenman - Marketing Director

With over 30 years experience in marketing and public relations, Mark Weilenman is a true veteran. As a military veteran, Mark served as the Mississippi Army National Guard’s Marketing Director for 21 years and more recently, Marketing Director of World Class Athletic Surfaces. Today, Mark contributes his skills and knowledge of marketing strategies to successfully promote our client partners.


Mark Kitchens - Creative Director

Mark Kitchens serves as one of the Creative Directors for Marketing Alliance and has the responsibility to guide the creative team in the production of 3D animations, interactive and print based media. Mark has over 25 years experience utilizing his graphic and technical skills for businesses and industries throughout the United States. Mark manages Marketing Alliance's Charlotte, NC office.


Rich Winter - Creative Director

Rich Winter specializes in the design and development of interactive based solutions and video services. With over 15 year’s experience, Rich has produced countless websites, interactive and printed projects. His responsibilities include hands-on production and the management of his team of interactive/print professionals.

 


Porter Foster - Web Development Director

Porter Foster specializes in multi-media and web-based development as well as detailed photo retouching. Porter has a special talent for designing and producing dynamic publications, multi-media, and web products. As our resident programmer, Porter spearheads the development of dynamic flash and web-based presentations and fully content-managed website systems.


Bob Oertel - Visualization Director

Bob Oertel specializes in illustration, animation, and digital composition through 3D visualization. With over 15 years experience, Bob has communicated future designs for architects, corporate aircraft and product manufacturers, commercial and economic developers. As Visualization Director, Bob ensures that deadlines are maintained and the highest standards for 3D imaging are met. Bob manages Marketing Alliance's Tulsa, OK office.