Board of Directors
| President | Brian Woods
Account Executive, Intramedia Solutions Current President Brian Woods has over 15 years experience in Business Development and Marketing in the Tucson area. An Account Executive in business development with IntraMedia Solutions, Inc., Brian is responsible for developing new accounts, setting up strategies to acquire new business, while collaboratively working with staff and clients to deliver innovate and cost saving solutions, instrumental in developing companies marketing strategy, in addition to developing new client offerings. With a degree in Marketing and Advertising from Northern Arizona University, Brian has used his education and experience in his career and his volunteer work. In addition to TAMA, a career, and a family, Brian finds time to golf, ski and work on home improvement projects. |
| President Elect | Katrina Noble Media Director, Bolchalk-FReY Marketing katrina@adwiz.com President-Elect Katrina Noble is a Media Director with Bolchalk FReY Marketing. She has been providing media advice, planning and buying to advertising agency clients for the past 15 years. She has worked for the national ad agency Kresser/Craig in Santa Monica, California as well as Winward-Cooley Advertising and Larry John Wright Advertising in Phoenix, Arizona . Katrina earned her Bachelor’s in Radio and Television with a minor in Sociology from the University of Arizona, graduating Cum Laude. Involved in the local marketing community, she is a member of the American Advertising Federation, American Women in Radio and Television, and also serves as media chair on SACASA’s Dine Out for Safety annual event. She enjoys listening to live music, reading, traveling, mah jong, and playing the piano and guitar (or at least trying to). |
| VP of Programs |
Janelle Wilt Marketing Director, Gum Technology Corporation janelle@gumtech.com |
| Treasurer | Doraliz Vega Research Associate, Marketing Intelligence doraliz@mktg-intelligence.com A graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, TAMA’s Treasurer, Doraliz Vega, has been living and working in Tucson for 10 years. As a bilingual Research Associate with Marketing Intelligence, a market research firm, Doraliz has moderated focus groups, conducted depth interviews, and assisted in the execution of surveys. She is also responsible for coordinating the logistics for research projects, as well as editing documents and translating them into Spanish when necessary. Outside of the marketing arena, Doraliz enjoys going to shows and working out with her friends. |
| Secretary | L.A. Anderson, Adv. & Mktg Dept. Chair, The Art Center Design College laanderson@theartcenter.edu L.A. Anderson has over twenty-seven years of experience in advertising, marketing, market research and public relations. As principal of a graphic design and marketing consultation firm, she worked with clients nationwide. A partial list of clients included: WalMart, Disney, Reebok, J.C. Penney, Chalkline, Starter, Crazy Shirts, W.H. Smith, Parades, Winterland Productions/Madonna, World Cup Soccer Association, National Basketball Association and the International Olympic Committee. She has written and taught college level curriculum for marketing, advertising, design, public relations, popular culture and public speaking classes as well as presented marketing and public relations information to venues of all sizes for the past 16 years. She has a Bachelor’s of Fine Arts with graduate studies in marketing and graphic design and a Master’s of Business Administration. Currently she is the Advertising and Marketing Department Chairperson for The Art Center Design College and the Secretary of TAMA. |
| V. P. of Membership | Robin Helphinstine Account Executive, KMSB/KTTU TV rhelphinstine@kmsb.com With over eight years of marketing experience, Robin Helphinstine is currently a Senior Account Executive with KMSB – Fox 11/KTTU – My Tucson TV 18. A graduate of University of Arizona, Robin has consistently been awarded the “New Business Guru” trophy throughout her time in television ad sales. In addition to being the co-membership VP for TAMA, Robin is a member of Tucson Advertising Federation and the Tucson Chamber of Commerce. Stephanie Boreale Since graduating from St. Mary’s College in 2001, Stephanie Boreale has succeeded in the field of marketing. As the Director of Professional Relations for Radiology, Ltd, one of the largest diagnostic imaging medical groups in the nation, Stephanie created a department which acts as a hybrid of traditional marketing and physician relations. In addition to being the co-membership VP for TAMA, Stephanie is also involved in many local and national charitable organizations. Serving as a board member and committee member, the American Heart Association, Casa de los Ninos, the American Cancer Society, the Notre Dame Alumni Club of Tucson, and the Eller College of Management, Marketing Department Board of Visitors, are lucky to have her expertise at their disposal. |
| V.P. of Hospitality | Megan George Marketing Production Coordinator, Madden Preprint Media mgeorge@maddenmedia.com Currently the Hospitality VP, Megan George is beginning her third year on the TAMA Board. Originally from Chicago, and a graduate of University of Arizona, Megan stayed in Tucson to begin her career in Marketing. As a Marketing Production Coordinator with Madden Media, Megan is responsible for the inception and completion of all marketing campaigns. Outside of work, Megan enjoys listening to music, reading, and hiking. |
| Collegiate Relations | Brian Woods Account Executive – Intramedia Solutions bwoods@intramediasolutions.com |
| V.P. of Technology | Alex Johnston Co-Owner, Epic Productions Alex@epicproductionsllc.com |
| V.P. of Sponsorships | Stacy Weaver OnLine Sales Manager, Tucson Newspapers Inc. sweaver1@tucson.gannett.com Sponsorship VP Stacy Weaver is the Online Sales Manager for the Tucson Newspapers. She oversees the sales and new development for all sales programs associated with Tucson.com; TucsonCitizen.com and AZStarnet.com. She is also in charge of implementing new projects, developing strategic online revenue streams and training of all ad staff associated with Digital Media. |
| V.P. of Publicity | Kim Evans kevans@writesolutions.us With five years of marketing experience behind her, Kim Evans is a freelance writer. She has provided companies such as Sundt Construction, Simpleview, Inc., Infant Swim Resource, and We-Fit with marketing collateral, newsletters, web copy, and public relations. A native of Tucson and a graduate of University of Arizona, Kim enjoys playing soccer, reading, and spending time with family. |
| Immediate Past President | Diane Struse
With over a decade of marketing experience behind her, TAMA’s Past President, Diane Struse, brings her knowledge of marketing in print, web, radio, television, and more to TAMA. A graduate of the University of Arizona, Struse has utilized her marketing degree in her professional life as well as in her volunteer work. In her personal life, Diane has put her professional knowledge to use in her volunteer work with Breast Cancer Awareness, Susan Komen Race for the Cure; as the financial officer at St. Michael’s Ecumenical Church; and an AYSO Soccer Coach. |

