Franco Team

Daniel F. Ponder - hoveredDaniel F. PonderChairmanAs Franco’s chairman, Dan Ponder is responsible for the company’s stakeholder relations, strategic alliances and overall performance. He is often sought out for his extensive knowledge of board of director governance, c-suite communications, community relations and business operations. Read More
Tina Kozak - hoveredTina KozakChief Executive OfficerTina Kozak is the first woman and only the third person to hold the CEO position in Franco’s 59-year history. Her career highlights span a variety of areas from client service and industry innovation to organizational culture and empowering women. Read More
Tina Benvenuti Sullivan - hoveredTina Benvenuti SullivanPresident & Chief Operating OfficerAs Franco’s president and chief operating officer, Tina Benvenuti Sullivan ensures operational excellence for employees, clients and the agency. She oversees Franco’s leadership team, direct talent development and support the firm’s scalability and expansion efforts. Read More
Burt Jordan - hoveredBurt JordanAdvisory Board Burt Jordan serves on Franco’s Advisory Board and provides strategic counsel on business development, diversity and growth initiatives. Read More
Nikki Little - hoveredNikki LittleSenior Vice PresidentAs Franco’s senior VP, Nikki Little oversees strategic initiatives for clients and the agency, with a specific focus on integrating and aligning communications services for maximum results. Nikki also manages the integrated marketing efforts for the agency. Read More
Brent Snavely - hoveredBrent SnavelyVice President, Media RelationsAs Franco’s vice president of media relations, Brent Snavely leverages his decades of experience to provide media relations strategy and counsel to automotive and B2B clients, as well as providing media relations best practices to Franco’s team members. Read More
John Bozick - hoveredJohn BozickIntegrated Communications SpecialistAs an integrated communications specialist, John Bozick is responsible for providing media relations, social media, content writing and visual support, a combination of his greatest strengths. He works on a variety of Franco accounts ranging from automotive and B2B to nonprofit clients.   Read More
Rachel Burnard - hoveredRachel BurnardIntegrated Communications ManagerRachel Burnard is an integrated communications manager specializing in strategic planning and program management. She is a dedicated strategist, focused on crafting and optimizing programs that bring together all elements of integrated communications to deliver the greatest return to her clients. Read More
Lori Cook - hoveredLori CookOffice ManagerLori Cook joined the Franco team more than a decade ago and immediately became the glue that holds everyone together. As the company’s office manager, Lori handles bookkeeping, human resources, IT and most importantly feeding the staff snacks! Read More
Ashley DuPuy Mancuso - hoveredAshley DuPuy MancusoAssociate Creative DirectorAs Franco’s associate creative director, Ashley DuPuy Mancuso oversees and manages design across the agency. While Ashley’s experience spans industries, including vast municipal, automotive, nonprofit and e-commerce experience, she’s dedicated to creating materials that strengthen and accurately depict each client’s unique characteristics, qualities and complexities. Read More
Brian Esterberg - hoveredBrian EsterbergStrategic AdvisorBrian Esterberg is a Franco consultant and strategic advisor specializing in the areas of automotive/mobility, corporate relations, collaboration, research, network development and technology acceleration. Read More
Joe Ferlito - hoveredJoe FerlitoIntegrated Communications Director and Director of OperationsAs an integrated communications director and Franco’s director of operations, Joe Ferlito leads the agency’s technology and data strategy with a keen eye toward our clients’ evolving needs. He is also responsible for managing integrated communications programs for some of Franco’s B2B clients. Read More
Ed Garsten - hoveredEd GarstenIntegrated Media ConsultantAs Franco’s integrated media consultant, Ed Garsten leverages his more than four decades of experience in all aspects of communications on media outreach strategies, social media tactics, writing development and video production skills. Read More
Emily Hebert - hoveredEmily HebertSenior Integrated Communications SpecialistEmily Hebert is a senior integrated communications specialist at Franco, supporting multiple clients in various industries with content creation, as well as media relations and project management support. Read More
Dan Horn - hoveredDan HornIntegrated Communications DirectorAs an integrated communications director, Dan Horn provides strategic counsel and program management for Franco’s B2B clients, mainly in the automotive, technology and energy industries. He advises clients using Courageous Truth – his favorite Franco core value – as his guiding principle. Read More
Kaiti Horn - hoveredKaiti HornSenior Integrated Communications Specialist – DigitalKaiti is a senior integrated communications specialist – digital, responsible for supporting social media strategy and content development, email marketing, influencer programs and more. She works on a variety of nonprofit, B2B and B2C accounts, ensuring their digital strategies generate quality engagements, conversions and sales. Read More
Andrea Kenski - hoveredAndrea KenskiIntegrated Communications DirectorAndrea Kenski has worked her way through the ranks at Franco, joining the team as an account executive in 2012 and now serving as an integrated communications director. As a leader on the agency’s nonprofit team, she provides strategic counsel to her clients and her team, advising them on integrated approaches, strategies and tactics to be effective communicators. Read More
Cayce Kosch - hoveredCayce KoschIntegrated Communications SupervisorCayce Kosch is an integrated communications supervisor and oversees several of Franco’s consumer and professional services clients, providing counsel and acting as a trusted partner to bring a client’s vision to life. A natural leader, she empowers her team to strive for the best results possible, while quarterbacking strategy and overseeing project management. Read More
Alex London - hoveredAlex LondonPaid Media SpecialistAs a paid media specialist, Alex London supports the agency and Franco’s clients in creating targeted and integrated digital marketing strategies and programs. From managing and optimizing digital advertising campaigns to developing creative and engaging copy, Alex lends her expertise to support a variety of integrated B2B, B2C and nonprofit communications strategies. Read More
Catherine Pace - hoveredCatherine PaceIntegrated Communications Supervisor - DigitalAs an integrated communications supervisor - digital at Franco, Catherine Pace is responsible for developing strong social media content that reflects each client’s specific goals and brand voice. She works closely with clients in a variety of industries to craft share-worthy content that drives action beyond a user’s social timeline. Read More
Lucas Polack - hoveredLucas PolackIntegrated Communications CoordinatorLucas Polack is an integrated communications coordinator with a knack for creative storytelling. He combines his love of storytelling with his passion for connecting with people to create content that drives his clients’ businesses forward. A versatile integrated pro, Lucas provides media relations, social media and content development support for a variety of Franco’s B2B, nonprofit and professional services clients. Read More
Christina Quirk - hoveredChristina QuirkIntegrated Communications SpecialistKnown for her punchy copywriting and brand storytelling, Christina is passionate about curating narratives that depict the work of clients to further their missions and goals. Christina provides social media and public relations support to several clients, with a specific emphasis on nonprofit work. Read More
Galina Roehl - hoveredGalina RoehlIntegrated Communications CoordinatorGalina Roehl is an integrated communications coordinator with a passion for helping clients succeed by being a knowledgeable communications resource and skilled writer. She is a well-rounded communications professional with both agency and nonprofit experience.  Read More
Alexis Schuchert - hoveredAlexis SchuchertIntegrated Communications SpecialistAlexis Schuchert is an integrated communications specialist who is passionate about expanding her integrated communications skills. She works with a variety of Franco’s consumer, nonprofit and professional service clients. Her specialties include content development, media relations and social media. Read More
Marcela Sifuentes - hoveredMarcela SifuentesIntegrated Communications CoordinatorMarcela Sifuentes is an integrated communications coordinator with a passion for impactful projects that make a difference for various communities. She is an experienced storyteller in the nonprofit space, looking at every piece of content as an opportunity to creatively communicate the message or call to action at-hand. Read More
Ryan Solecki - hoveredRyan SoleckiSenior Paid Media SpecialistRyan Solecki supports Franco’s clients in creating targeted and integrated digital marketing strategies and programs. From managing and optimizing digital advertising campaigns to developing creative and engaging copy, Ryan’s digital programs support a variety of integrated B2B, B2C and nonprofit communications strategies. Read More
Lily Stotz - hoveredLily StotzAssociate Art DirectorLily Stotz is responsible for supporting design efforts by developing dynamic work that meets clients’ goals. She believes in riding the line between creative innovation and effective communication to deliver powerful designs that resonate with audiences. Read More
Erica Swoish - hoveredErica SwoishIntegrated Communications ManagerErica Swoish is an integrated communications manager specializing in strategic planning, program management, content development and event planning. Erica joined Franco in 2013, climbing the ranks since then from an assistant account executive to her current role. Read More
Lexi Trimpe - hoveredLexi TrimpeIntegrated Communications Manager - DigitalAs an integrated communications manager - digital, Lexi Trimpe develops and manages data-driven, digital programming that “moves the needle” for her clients in tangible ways. Read More
Grace Turner - hoveredGrace TurnerIntegrated Communications SpecialistIn her role as an integrated communications specialist, Grace Turner supports a variety of Franco’s automotive and B2B accounts with an emphasis on media relations and content writing.  Read More
Tracy Wolf - hoveredTracy WolfIntegrated Communications SupervisorTracy Wolf has a passion for storytelling, which she uses to make an impact for her clients and the people they serve. As an integrated communications supervisor for Franco’s nonprofit and consumer teams, she provides her PR, media relations and social media expertise to help people and make a difference in our community. Read More
Caitlyn Wolter - hoveredCaitlyn WolterIntegrated Communications CoordinatorCaitlyn Wolter is an ambitious communicator with a passion for community, connection and storytelling. As an integrated communications coordinator, she shares her social media, media relations and digital skills to support Franco’s nonprofit, consumer and professional services clients.  Read More