OUR AMAZING TEAM

 

Clare Wynne

President

LOVES GROUNDHOG’S DAY. STILL WEARS FANNY PACKS.Clare came from a background in radio and broadcasting management. She found that one of her major talents was forming alliances between “partners” to create large marketing campaigns. She started m2w in 1998 after realizing that only by forming her own marketing group could she really create the most effective campaigns. With no limits on creativity, m2w sprouted and blossomed into an efficient and innovative force.Clare is constantly adapting the company’s goals to eclipse the changing economical and technological demands of her clients. She keeps up with the current trends and her wild and creative ideas take her clients to levels beyond their expectations. Her energy, drive and determination make Clare an essential player for those who want to get out on the edge and open up a can of WHOOPASS!

Rob Pequeño

Director of New Business Development

GRILL MASTER. SPORTS ENTHUSIAST. AKA “BOBBY SMALLS” Rob started out in m2w 101 and ten years later he claims the title of HR Director and Project Manager. He has traveled to 85% of the United States and executed many facets of marketing, from guerilla programs and secret shopping to sports marketing campaigns and experiential event marketing. As an event GURU, his motivation is found deep in the POWER of BRANDING.Rob attended the University of North Texas Radio, TV and Film program, with later careers in radio and television. You can say that meeting new people and communicating to the masses is quite natural and rewarding. When it comes to work and networking within M2W, his passion, integrity and loyalty have bridged countless friendships, always allowing for highly successful marketing programs for his clients.

Leslie Voigt-Kenfield

Director of Operations

MOLLY & YAPPY’S FAVORITE. LOVES TO FISH. PROUD MOM.Leslie first worked for m2w in 2008 on a project in the Northwest and in 2009 joined the team full time as a National Project Manager. Her 10+ years of experience in event execution and management made her a perfect fit for managing multiple programs, teams and managers nationwide. Details are her thing and she keeps the group grounded with her pragmatic and practical (yet creative) guidance.Leslie can frequently be found visiting markets from coast to coast and inspiring greatness from her teams. When not on an airplane she resides in Rockport, TX enjoying the small town coastal life. She also runs an outdoor women’s organization. Always multi-tasking and striving for perfection, Leslie has found a home with the m2w team and its commitment to thinking outside the box and inspiring greatness within.

Jen Cho

Director of Strategy and Development

CAN RUN BETTER IN STILETTOS THAN SNEAKERS.

Jen came on board as NJ Market Manager and now manages the entire NJand NY region. Working in stride with her client and her management team, she has researched, planned and executed hundreds of grassroots, consumer and guerilla events to seed positive brand recognition and drive traffic. She also provides ethnic marketing consulting to m2w’s client base with a proven track record of reaching the Asian demographic.

From marketing music celebrities and projects to cardiovascular pharmaceuticals and non profit fundraisers, Jennifer utilizes her new business experience and her Economics & Political Science degree from Columbia to provide a turnkey experience to all of her clients. In her spare time, Jen takes her Shih-tzu Miko on trips and play-dates.

Christine Baker

Senior Account Executive

ELECTRIC DRUMMER. ASPIRING PUPPY WHISPERER.

Christine has been with m2w since day one. Prior to joining m2w her seven years of experience as a Director of Provider Relations for a dental insurance company gave her the communication and organizational skills to manage every aspect of m2w’s vast and growing programs. At m2w, Christine has worked with major companies on programs ranging from family based educational programs to retail brand awareness campaigns for major food and retail products and handles all aspects of her programs.

Her intense dedication to exceed customer expectations is what drives her to make every marketing program a complete success! When she is not striving to raise brand awareness and come up with quirky ways to increase sales for clients she enjoys spending time with her husband and three kids (and Bella of course).

 

Taylor Potts

Creative Director

CAN OFTEN BE SEEN WEARING HIS CHUCK TAYLOR’S, BUT FEELS RIGHT AT HOME IN HIS JUSTIN BOOTS. Our Caped Crusader Taylor Potts joins M2W as Creative Director, hailing from “The client side” where he managed top-notch in-house design teams; he brings a fresh approach to our clients. Taylor has an approach to client management that works both to satisfy their stated needs and leads them to expand into new areas – all while delivering creative that is the best in the category. Taylor has a strong background in advertising and has strong ambitions in taking M2W’s clients to the next level.When not conjuring up the newest and greatest campaign for our clients… Taylor spends his time on his family’s farm in Texas, that dates back almost 100 years, where he lives with his wife and three sons. The only Creative Director on the planet that doesn’t live within walking distance of Whole Foods, he just grows his own!

MICHELLE SCRUGGS

Social Media Specialist | Graphic Designer

ANIMAL LOVER. SHOPAHOLIC. FORMER MAGAZINE DESIGNER.

Michelle joins M2W with over nine years of advertising and publishing experience. From Texas, to Denver, to Philadelphia, and back to Texas, her expertise ranges from publication design to production/traffic. Her strong design eye and obsession with getting it exactly right allow M2W’s clients to reach their full potential. As Social Media Specialist, she effectively and efficiently connects clients with their customers.

Michelle is highly competitive and finds the world of advertising and marketing to suit her personality just fine.

 

JAMES BARNETT

IT Director, Website Specialist & Company Genius

HELPING KEEP AUSTIN WEIRD SINCE 2009.

James is the youngest of the M2W team and a recent college graduate in 2008 from The University of Texas at Dallas with a degree focusing on international marketing and information technology. While he might be the youngest he’s been working for the company since he was 16 (back in 2002).

Currently he works as the IT Director and a Project Manager. He manages all marketing research, internal systems and has a hand in developing most marketing strategies for M2W’s clients. He remotely manages all computer systems and servers for M2W’s nationwide team from Austin, TX.

He also designs the web sites and develops client programs. We like to think he’s pretty darn good.

 

KATY ROSSI

Project Manager A.K.A. “The Cleaner”

MOTHER OF THREE. SCRAPBOOKER. ORGANIZER.

Katy has been with m2w since 2005. She came to us with many years of sales experience with Procter and Gamble. Katy has solid management/recruiting experience that she uses quite often in her various tasks. As m2w’s go-to-woman, she works on any projects that need special attention. She has managed the marketing program of a tire company in MN, coordinated Grand Openings around the country for a popular sporting goods chain, as well as handles much of the administration of Quickbooks. Her organizational and management skills help her to successfully complete each job to the fullest!

 

SANDY JONES

Senior Project Manager

MILITARY BRAT. BREAST CANCER SURVIVOR.

Sandy has been with M2W since 2000. Coming from a background in retail, her titles have included Sales Representative, Store Manager, District Manager, and Project Manager. Sandy uses her wholesale, retail, and marketing background to help determine the most advantageous media buys, and to create, develop and promote the clients business with promotions to increase revenue for her clients.

She loves to shop! Sandy uses that passion to shop her clients’ competitors and keep in touch with different circumstances that may necessitate changes to their marketing strategy. Her attention to detail and exuberant personality enables her to build relationships easily, turning clients into friends and friends into clients.

 

SUE DURFEE

Project Manager

TRAVEL BUFF. SPORTS ENTHUSIAST. SOCIAL BUTTERFLY.

Sue’s first job with m2w was a tailgate event sampling program at a 2003 Vikings game in a blizzard! We at m2w knew that if she was crazy enough to brave those conditions, that, she would fit right in at m2w! Sue has managed several Minneapolis accounts including Goodyear Tire Dealers and Moneygram. She is now the go-to person when another project manager needs extra support for one of their programs.

Sue’s passion for the work and her ability to meet the client’s needs have proven successful with each project she works on. She goes above and beyond the expectations of the client to assure they are completely satisfied with m2w and her uplifting, outgoing personality makes her a success in anything she chooses to take on.

 

WENDEE PENNINGTON

Office Manager & Bookkeeper

DEDICATED FACEBOOK FARMER. LOVING GRANDMOTHER.

Wendee landed at m2w to fill the spot of a part time Office Administrator. As m2w grew like weeds in my front yard, Wendee stepped up in her position to include all aspects of an Office Manager. She not only manages the Office, she is also responsible for all general accounting and payroll. Though it’s sometimes difficult having virtual offices, Wendee manages to keep all clerical aspects of m2w in “checks & balances”. She is definitely one of many priceless assets of m2w.

Wendee uses her keen sense of “Customer Service” experience as a key to keeping the Customer happy.