2010- 2011 Board of Director Nominees

COAMA Nominees for 2010-2011 Board of Directors

Jaclyn Agy
President
Jaclyn Agy is a marketing communications and product marketing professional with more than 13 years of experience. Jaclyn’s expertise in strategic development covers the gamut of marketing from traditional to interactive within both B2B and B2C realms. Her roles have encompassed a variety of responsibilities including managing marketing communications, product marketing, commercialization planning, and online marketing at such companies as Lamar Outdoor, Syracuse Online, Jackson, MP21, Reed Business Information, Toghers, and Great-West Life.
Jaclyn is passionate about entrepreneurship and led the marketing of several start-up companies, as well as co-founded Toghers.

Jaclyn has a M.S. in Advertising Management from Syracuse University and a B.S. in Sociology from University of Colorado at Denver where she graduated Summa Cum Laude.
 

Erin Kuwitzky
President-elect
Erin Kuwitzky is founder and principal of Denver-based internet marketing and web communications firm, 517 Search Labs. Her company was founded upon the simple belief that your online brand identity needs to be consistent with your offline brand identity. Erin has been driving traffic and sales to websites for years; she manages online media with a keen eye toward sustainable ROI. Erin understands the power of a single click of the mouse and is devoted to staying on top of all the latest news, tricks and tools of the Internet marketing industry.

Erin joined the AMA board in 2008 for its eclectic mix of marketing professionals and industry masterminds. Since joining AMA she has genuinely enjoyed the many amazing relationships she has formed through AMA. The great people who are actively involved in AMA have become not only her business connections but friends and mentors.

Erin is a graduate of the University of Nebraska - Lincoln, where she earned two BS Degrees with honors in Advertising and in Textiles, Clothing and Design. She is an avid skier, golfer and a die-hard college football fan. Although a Colorado resident, she can be found every Saturday in the fall cheering on her "Big Red" Nebraska Cornhuskers.

Erica M. Fox
Secretary
With more than 10 years of experience in marketing communications with emphasis in event marketing, Erica’s understanding of marketing communications encompasses strategic planning, market research, email marketing, direct marketing, direct sales, SEO, public relations, social media and event marketing.

Erica was recently recognized for her contributions to the Colorado American Marketing Association, where she works with several committees on producing quality events that align with the Association’s brand platform. A graduate of the Daniels College of Business at the University of Denver, Erica holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing. As someone who is dedicated to professional growth and bettering her community, she recently became a board member of Project Valentine, a non-profit that benefits cancer patients and their families.

Monica Moore
Treasurer
Monica Moore is senior marketing manager for Intermap Technologies Inc. based in Englewood, CO. Intermap is a preeminent digital mapping company creating uniform high-resolution 3D digital models of the earth’s surface. The Company is proactively remapping entire countries and building uniform national databases, called NEXTMap®
Working for Intermap in a variety of marketing roles over the past seven years Monica is currently responsible for the management of all marketing programs, including trade shows, events, special promotions, and Webinars as well as overseeing the Company’s lead management and lead nurturing activities.

Prior to joining Intermap, Monica has held various positions within marketing, program and project management, customer service, and sales. Her education includes a MBA in marketing and information systems from Regis University as well as an undergraduate degree from Western Illinois University in finance. Currently, Monica is pursing her Certification as a Trade Show Marketer. Aside from her support of Colorado AMA she works with Douglas County Partners, a youth mentoring program, as well as supporting community events for The MaxFund.


Sara Goodwin
VP Communication
Sara Goodwin is a public relations and marketing communications professional with more than 13 years’ experience in the field. She currently consults various companies on their public relations and marketing communications programs. Sara is also currently managing the social media and communications program for a statewide tax check-off program and writing a column for Examiner.com. Most recently, Sara held positions as a facilitator for an online business communications class for the University of Phoenix, and she was the director of PR for a national trade association. Sara holds a M.S. in Technical Communications from Colorado State University-Denver. She received her B.A. in Communication from the University of Colorado at Boulder, where she graduated Magna Cum Laude and 2nd in her Communication class.

Allison Trembly
VP Membership
Allison specializes in branding, grassroots market trends and sponsorships; and is known in her field as a versatile manager with proven success to facilitate a diverse range of marketing projects through to execution.
Allison has more than 10 years of marketing experience primarily in the retail natural foods and nonprofit industries. Allison feels it’s important to support her community; currently she serves on the Bluff Lake Nature Center Board and participates on the National Psoriasis Foundation, Denver Chapter Fundraising Committee.
She has a Master’s Degree in Communication Management from Colorado State University and a BS in American History and Secondary Education from Fort Lewis College where she was the Vice President of her Senior Class. In her free time, she likes to run, try new restaurants, and spend time with family and friends.


Tasha Jones
VP Programming
Tasha Jones is Director of Marketing for Forest City Stapleton, Inc. Ms. Jones oversees the marketing efforts for the redevelopment of the former Stapleton International Airport, a nationally acclaimed new urban community in Denver.  Her responsibilities include: strategic direction, agency management, publishing, marketing vehicles, advertising, special events, public relations, and community programs.
Prior to joining Forest City Stapleton, Inc., Ms. Jones worked in marketing and public relations for the University of Denver, and Global Marketing for the Vance Kirkland Museum and ProLogis.  A native of Fort Collins, she received a degree in journalism and mass communications from Drake University.

Ms. Jones is involved in a variety of community organizations and projects that include the Challenge Foundation Mentor Program, the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce Managers Exchange Program and the Big Brothers Big Sisters – Aurora/Montbello Chapter Board,


Pieter Leenhouts
VP Sponsorship
Pieter Leenhouts is a seasoned marketing executive and has worked in a variety of management and executive roles for organizations such as Edison Schools, Levi-Strauss &Co., Philips Electronics, Sunrise Medical, and most recently Xcel Energy. Pieter currently works as a brand and marketing consultant for several organizations including; The University of Denver and Rocky Mountain PBS.

Pieter has twenty years of advertising, brand management, marketing, and new product development, experience. He has a proven track of recognizing and capturing market opportunities to increase revenues, reduce costs, and increase profits
Pieter is a member of the AMA, where he leads the organization’s sponsorship efforts. He also sits on the board of directors of PEBC, a Denver based non-profit partnership of business and education leaders committed to strengthening our public schools and improving academic achievement for all students through professional development of education professionals and policy and business engagement. He frequently speaks on a variety of marketing subjects and has been featured and quoted in a variety of business and marketing publications.