Peter Gerritsen TAAN President, 2007 - 2017
Pete has recently assumed the leadership position of our network, working with member agencies, and promoting the network throughout the globe.
We view our network as a key ingredient in assisting member agencies, and their clients, in improving their knowledge through better skills, insights, and operational processes through a cooperative network of independent agencies throughout the world. The interactions between each member has brought valuable tools to the entire group by sharing ideas that effect the way each of us conduct business.
As Global President, my role is as a facilitator of this shared knowledge. Continuously looking to bring innovative thinking, creativity, and support to all the members and their clients.
Rod Miles, Chairman of Board of Governors
President
Cappelli Miles [Spring], Portland, OR
Rod has been a member of TAAN for six years and has served as Govenor for the past three years. Rod is also a co-founding partner in the firm Cappelli Miles [spring]. The agency is active in both disiplines of advertising and brand development.
"The ability to network daily and share timely information with other agency principals has been in-valuable to us at Cappelli Miles [spring]. Our new business development, client communication, staff retention and creative products have all benefited from our membership in TAAN."
As a Governor, Rod has helped TAAN grow it's media buying services as well as grow agency membership in the mid-west and western regions of the United States. Rod's vision for TAAN is to continue to grow the network in membership and to continue the close relationships with all global agencies.
Rich Wahl, Governor - US
President/Chief Operating Officer
PUSH, Orlando FL
PUSH has been an active TAAN member since 1999. The network has been instrumental to our success. In fact, we recently partnered with (3) international agencies in Mexico and South America for a Caribbean/Latin American-based project. Rich currently serves on the Board of Governers.
Rich is one of the two founding partners at PUSH, playing the lead role in all procedural and fiscal operations, including account planning and account management. Rich has been the key driver of the agency's rapid but controlled evolution over the past 11 years. His agency leadership and robust client relationships are a result of his passion, integrity and tireless work ethic.
In a market saturated with tourism and service-oriented clients, Rich's vision has ensured that PUSH retains a diverse client base, insulating it from becoming too dependent on one industry or client category. On the constant lookout for growing brands and companies, he has helped create a vibrant and ambitious work atmosphere that rewards the agency's employees with opportunities normally found only in New York and Los Angeles. And the company has been rewarded as well, becoming one of the most sought-after, awarded and recognized creative agencies, ensuring Rich's place as one of the leaders of the creative class.
Robert J. Neville, Governor - US
President & CEO
Krome Communications, Pittsburgh, PA
Krome has been a TAAN member since 1997; its CEO Bob Neville was elected governor in 2007.
"Without question, TAAN has been a major factor in our success over the past decade," says Bob. "We've improved operations with project management software recommended by other members, improved creative, and have continuously drawn upon the wisdom of our outstanding guest speakers."
Bob co-founded Krome almost 25 years ago. Today, the award-winning shop is acknowledged as one of Pittsburgh's pre-eminent B-to-B agencies, working with internationally recognized firms such as Bayer, Calgon, FMC, Siemens, and others.
"As governor, I want to ensure TAAN becomes stronger by attracting dynamic new agencies in a variety of disciplines, broadening the scope of our membership."
Bob began his career at Marsteller Inc. Today, he is an adjunct professor at Point Park University's School of Journalism, sits on several non-profit boards, and is a Governor in the Transworld Advertising Agency Network (TAAN). He has also served as a board member and chairperson for the Pittsburgh Advertising Federation.
Sean Duffy, Governor - International
Founding Partner, Creative Director
The Duffy Agency, Duffy Consulting, Malmö, Sweden
The founder of The Duffy Agency, Sean has over 20 years of experience working for advertising agencies including BBDO and the Lowe Group in both the US and Europe. Sean began his career as a copywriter and creative director. For the past 12 years, Sean has been providing brand management consulting for clients including Pharmacia, Santen, NovoNordisk, Q-Med, StoraEnso, Absolut, InWear/Matinique, and AudioDev. Sean has lectured on strategic branding at universities and industry events across Europe. He holds B.A. degrees in both English and Psychology.
John Reisky de Dubnic, Governor - International
Managing Partner, Account Director
The Duffy Agency, Duffy Consulting, Malmö, Sweden
John has over 20 years of experience in industrial sales and service management. He has held senior management positions in Boston, Prague and London. He moved to Sweden in 2001 with Turbec AB where he served as V.P. of Global Sales and Marketing. He then joined Schneider Electric as Director of Corporate Marketing and Business Development for TAC AB. John is a certified Sales Coach. He holds a B.S. in Civil Engineering from the University of Virginia, and an MBA from the Colgate Darden School of Business.
Bill Ling, Governor - International/Asia-Pacific
President - CCAA/Hong Kong
It's a great honor for me to be Governor for Asia. Being a member of TAAN since 1988, I have met many good colleagues through TAAN whom are willing to share experience with each other, assist each other to grow their business and also have fun. It is indeed a great group of people and I am proud to be a member of this network.
My task being Governor for Asia is to grow the network in this region so we will be stronger than ever to face the constantly increasing growth of advertising service demand in Asia especially China.