The Central Ohio Chapter
AAF Columbus
Welcome to AAF Columbus, the local chapter of the American Advertising Federation (AAF). AAF is a national organization that brings together advertising and communications professionals for networking, education and fun!
Why AAF Columbus?
- AAF Columbus is part of the AAF District 5, comprising Ohio, Kentucky and West Virginia, bringing strength and leadership to the chapter. Visit AAF District 5 for more information at http://aafdistrict5.org.
- The chapter’s monthly meetings feature top speakers, offered on an array of subjects ranging from traditional advertising to interactive and digital communications.
- AAF Columbus members also enjoy special events such as the Holiday Social, and the Annual Meeting/Silver Medal Award Luncheon.
- Members enjoy discounts to AAF Columbus events, including the ADDY Awards, the Annual Meeting/Silver Medal Award Luncheon, and monthly events.
- Find out about the latest job opportunities.
2019-2020
Board of Directors
President

Angela Petrie Blum
Senior Marketing Manager
Fusion Alliance
LinkedIn
president@aafcolumbus.org
Vice President

Drew Collins (Chair & VP2)
Creative Director & Owner
bond creative + branding
614-859-0351
drew@bondcolumbus.com
www.bondcolumbus.com
Executive Director

Kelly O’Brien
KnockOut Branding
aafcolumbus@aafcolumbus.org
614-866-9009
Communications

Jackie Robles
Executive Producer
Hotbed Media
614.961.1015
Jackie@hotbed.com

Brianna Deckert
Sr. Graphic Designer
The Ohio State University
briannamdeckert@gmail.com
Membership

Ken Barton (Chair)
Owner
Minuteman Press Dublin
ken@minutemandublin.com

Zak Jasinski
Director, Market Development, New Business
Hanson Inc.
zak.jasinski@hansoninc.com
Programs

Claudia Datillo (Chair)
Media Connections Planning Director
Fahlgren Mortine
Claudia.Dattilo@Fahlgren.com

Beth Burson
Media Buyer
Origo Branding
beth@origobranding.com

Debbie Gillum
Communications & Marketing Specialist
OSU College of Veterinary Medicine
gillum.38@osu.edu
American Advertising Awards

Ansley Phillips (Chair)
Creative Director
WD Partners
Ansley.Phillips@wdpartners.com

Christopher Jones
COO, co-owner
Warhol & WALL ST.
cjones@warholandwallst.com

Ashten Justus
Graphic Designer
MedVet
ajustus.1@go.ccad.edu

Lindsey Kobelt
Senior Account Manager
Posthouse Creative
lindsey@posthouse.tv
Education

Christal Shiller (Chair)
Director, Digital Sales, Great Lakes Region
LOCALiQ
CJonesShiller@localiq.com

Megan Hyde
Digital Strategy Manager
Ologie
mhyde@ologie.com
Upcoming Events
How to Command a Room When You’re Not In It: A Presentation Skills Seminar for the Virtual World We Live In
Critical Email Marketing Techniques to Crush the Competition with Jay Schwedelson
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