President

President: (What Does that Mean?) It means she runs the show. Her responsibilities are to make sure the League operates successfully not only from a functioning standpoint, but also financially. She looks for new business opportunities and revenue sources for DAL too. So if you see her coming you better offer to join or sponsor something.
Her Real Job: Owner/Partner of Beaird & Boone Marketing.
A Little Background: Gayle founded Beaird & Boone Marketing with longtime friend and colleague, Brice Beaird in 2006. Previously they had worked together at The Beaird Agency on promotions and lots of restaurant marketing. They wanted to build a new breed marketing firm as an efficient alternative to traditional ad agencies. B&B deploys a custom team of experienced professionals based on specific marketing needs, so clients only pay for what they need.
What Gayle Does Outside The Office: "I’m a fitness junkie -- boot camps, 5k races and half-marathons are always on the calendar. How else can I keep up with my favorite guys Bobby and Tommy? They’re now 7 and 9 years old and like any sport with their name on the roster. My weekends are spent cheering on my boys, attending FC Dallas games, or out dining & dancing with my husband and friends."
Pet Peeves: "Reaching the top shelf on the grocery aisle – not everyone is basketball player height. And telling people 'like Daniel' when they try to spell my name. Yes, I'm related."
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Angelo Antoline
1st Vice President

1st Vice President: (What Does that Mean?): It means that I am Gayle's (DAL President) right hand man. I do what she says and I can't complain about it. I will also be involved in helping the President achieve the goals for the League that we set out to do over the next year. Then I'm on to Presidency. And then I have no idea what I am supposed to do.
His Real Job: President/Creative Director at mundayMorning Creative Group.
A Little Background: Angelo founded mundayMorning Creative Group in 2001. He started out of his home in a 100 sq. ft. extra bedroom, but since then enjoys real office space and real overhead. His agency thrives in Branding, Brand Startegy/Development/Implementation. They serve clients in all industries including healthcare, commercial real estate, homebuilders, financial institutions and B2B.
What Angelo Does Outside The Office: “I play ice hockey (goalie). I love camping and road trips. I enjoy doing card tricks that involve fire (does arm hair grow back?). But my favorite hobby of all, is making my 8 year-old daughter Briella, my 5 year-old son Nico and my 3 year-old son, Dominic...laugh!”
Pet Peeves: “Warm weather on Christmas Day. 635. The amount of space they give you to sit on airplanes and at sporting events. Dropping ice cubes on the floor. 635 and, well, 635.”
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Darynda Jenkins

2nd Vice President/ Special Events Chair

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Bret Madole

Director - Legal Affairs

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Abby Egan

Secretary

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Ed Bardwell
Media Auction Chair

Executive Committee / Media Auction Chair: (What Does that Mean?): I get to spend my time with the board leadership helping them bring all of the great ideas, events and programs to life.
His Real Job: CEO of MARC USA | Dallas
A Little Background: MARC USA | Dallas strives to integrate great thinking across all marketing channels to impact a client's business. One P&L keeps discipline leaders focused on helping the client, not their department.
What Ed Does Outside The Office: "Spending time with wife Tammy, sons Michael and Thomas, regardless of location is a great start. Sports, the outdoors and Team Twister keep the party going. If water's involved, I'm in."
Pet Peeves: “Being late, spandex a size too small, binary thinking."
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Frank Kopec
Executive Director, Government Affairs Chair

Executive Director: (What Does that Mean?): Provide continuity and assure that DAL activities follow the direction of the Executive Board (President, 1st and 2nd VPs). Encourage communication between all DAL committees and help find new funding resources.
His Real Job: This IS his Real Job
A Little Background: Advertising career concentrated in media primarily at adverting agencies plus a few years in print media sales. Co-authored “Essentials of Media Planning: A Marketing Viewpoint” that’s been translated into editions in three languages. AAF experience includes being the founding President of the Rochester NY club, the local co-chair of the 2004 National Conference, chair of the District 10 2008 Convention and receiving the first Mark Johnson Eagle Award as Dallas Ad League Member of the Year in 2004-2005
What Frank Does Outside The Office: "When I'm not doing things with Debbie, my five kids and nine grandchildren spread across the U.S., I'm involved with several vintage cars clubs, play poker, enjoy Fantasy Football, active in the Dallas Diocese’s Marriage Ministries Engaged Encounter program and play volleyball whenever possible."
Pet Peeves: "People who don’t return phone calls, warm beer, and selfish drivers."
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J.D. Garza aka "The Hispanic Causing Panic"
Community Outreach Co-Chair

Multicultural and Diversity Chair: (What Does that Mean?): I help advocate and integrate the DAL “melting pot.” This includes fostering and cultivating various initiatives in education, mentorship and career development targeted at various diversity groups
His Real Job: President /CEO En Vivo
A Little Background: J.D. Garza carries an incredibly diverse marketing background that consists of General Market, Latino and International marketing experience. Garza has held various marketing and sales positions on both the client and advertising agency side. Some of the companies he has worked for include: Cultura/Omnicom, Ornelas & Partners, Miller Brewing Company, Publicis-USA, The Marketing Continuum, Tracy-Locke/DDB Needham, Harte-Hanks Communications and FOX-Television.
What J.D. Does Outside The Office: Sports, Sports, and Sports…play them (golf, softball, tennis, flag-football, volleyball, etc.), attend and support all Dallas sporting teams, and spend a lot of time watching them on tv. I also take advantage of family’s fishing cabin in Corpus Christi, ranch in South Texas and vacation house in Colorado. I also serve as the President of the DFW alumni chapter for St. Edward’s University which hosts various social and community service events. I also sit on the Advisory Board for Best Buddies Organization, which helps mentally challenged kids and do work for the National Society of Hispanic MBA’s. And if all that isn’t enough, I volunteer time when possible at my church (Gateway, in Southlake)
Pet Peeves: “Inconsiderate and ill mannered people, all you have to do is pay attention, say please, thank you, you’re welcome; it’s easy. Swearing at sporting events, have you noticed the little kids in the row in front of you? Btw – you’re not that funny. The dismal level of urban high school graduation rates"
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Jennifer LaFond
Volunteer Chair

Volunteer Chair: (What Does that Mean?): It’s my mission to support all of the DAL events, committees and board members with the man power to make their ideas a reality.
Her Real Job: Owner, JLa Creative Management
A Little Background: Jennifer started out her career as a “big agency” Art Director and then moved on to found a photography management firm. Today JLa Creative Management specializes in providing corporations, agencies, design firms, publications and professional sports teams with traffic original photography to sell their brand.
What Jennifer Does Outside The Office: "I spend as much time as possible in the Caribbean sailing with my husband and daughter Arabella."
Pet Peeves: "When people are not honest."
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Jon Simpson
Interactive Chair

Interactive Chair: (What Does that Mean?): It means that the Dallas Ad League website and all things web related….are running smooth and lookin’ good! It also means that Jon will be looking for ways to use new interactive technologies to grow and enhance the league!
His Real Job: President/CEO at Canonball Creative, Inc. A Dallas based Interactive firm.
A Little Background: Jon started in the industry as an Art Director, but quickly gained a love and understanding of the interactive side of the business. He worked for many of the large advertising agencies in Dallas, before starting Canonball Creative in January of 2008. Canonball has quickly grown into a 8 person shop in Dallas’s West End. The business is built on providing “all things interactive” to traditional advertising agencies. Jon and his team can handle anything from content management system websites to the development of  facebook applications and mobile websites for the iPhone.
What Jon Does Outside The Office: I really enjoy helping my wife Vanessa chase around our two little boys, Levi 3.5 and Oliver 1.75. In my spare time, I enjoy frequent trips with the family to the science museum, eating Mexican food, and watching shows on Hulu like, Leverage, Warehouse 13, Bones, Chuck and 30 Rock.
Pet Peeves: "missed deadlines"
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Karen Stanton
Treasurer

Treasurer: (What Does that Mean?): Counting the beans and making sure we are smart about our resources.
Her Real Job: CFO, Slingshot
A Little Background: I have 20 years agency finance experience
What Karen Does Outside The Office: I am a hot yoga freak, play mean tennis, love my doggies, and bleed Texas orange (Hook ‘Em Horns!)
Pet Peeves: "Sooners"
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Katie Garrett

Public Relations Co-Chair

Public Relations Co-Chair: (What Does that Mean?) Reinforcing the favorable visibility of the Dallas Ad League.  It's my job to brag about the Dallas Ad League and get the media to really appreciate us.
Her Real Job: SAE, Weber Shandwick
A Little Background: I graduated from the University of Texas at Austin and moved back to Dallas.   I began working in Public Affairs and Southern Methodist University while earning my MBA in marketing.  After graduate school, I began working at Weber Shandwick.  I help manage and coordinate public relations and strategic media outreach programs, including national and local media relations initiatives, special events, and community affairs.
What Katie Does Outside The Office: I love anything food –Food Network, baking, cooking, and trying new Dallas restaurants.  I ran my first half marathon this year and volunteer with the Dallas Zoo.; Traveling is a passion, but planning the trip is just as fun!
Pet Peeves: People that are constantly late.
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Kelly Walker
Membership Co-Chair

Her Real Job: Advertising sales at The Wall Street Journal. I sell ads focusing on recruiting franchisees for high-investment franchise companies…aka help ABC Pizza Company find it’s next investor to buy rights to develop the DFW territory
A Little Background: Kelly was born, raised and still living it up here in Texas. She became a proud Red Raider and got involved in advertising at Texas Tech in 1997. She wrote for the newspaper, yearbook and competed on the student advertising teams. Straight off the wagon from Lubbock she got onboard at The Wall Street Journal and the rest is history
What Kelly Does Outside The Office: What Kelly Does Outside The Office: My time outside the office goes to hanging out with my husband, whether it’s at his soccer games, golfing, movies, traveling or working out. Our 3 year old daughter, Reese, is always along for the ride. She’s a cool kid who everyone says looks like my husband but is chatty, like me. I’m also a blogger and take lots of pictures of everything we do. On the side, I also have a baby gift business with my mom. We make boutique-style baby bibs and burps and embroider them for unique gift ideas!
Pet Peeves: "When people don’t listen, don’t think for themselves and don’t pull their own weight. Every man for himself, right?"
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Kim Lewis-Gleason
Membership Co-Chair

Membership Co-Chair: (What Does that Mean?):
Her Real Job: Southwest Sales Director Milligan Media representing Teen Vogue and More Magazine.
A Little Background: After ten years on the agency side of the business and working for agencies such as TracyLocke, Publicis, PGC, Tic Toc and imc2, I moved into Advertising Sales in 2008. I have represented TV Guide, Working Mother Magazine and Golf for Women. I am now currently representing More magazine and Teen Vogue. Guess I'm taking after my father - - he has worked in Advertising Sales for Fortune Magazine in Dallas for 20 years.
What Kim Does Outside The Office: What Kim Does Outside The Office: I love being involved in the Dallas community. I am a member of Dallas Junior League and will be Operations Chair of the Spring Fashion Show. I am chairing the Simply Summer, Simply Shoes event this summer which benefits the Turtle Creek Recovery Center. Also involved with Elan Circle, Family Place as well as the Merit Peterson Foundation Golf Tournament. I also love spending time with my new husband, step-daughters Shea (9) and Kelly (7), family and friends. My friends call me the "planner" - - if they ever need a restaurant suggestion or something fun to do on the weekend, they call me!
Pet Peeves:
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Larry Spiegel

Dream Fund President

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Lincoln Stevens

Community Outreach Co-Chair

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Lindsay Jacaman
Past President

My Role with the DAL: To help connect, educate, inform and inspire our members and our future members. I am honored to serve as President and work alongside all of those who sit on our Board of Directors, as they are truly committed and dedicated stewards of Dallas’ advertising community.
My Real Job: Director, Multi-Media Sales - The Wall Street Journal
A Little Background: In December 2008, I joined Modern Luxury Dallas from The Wall Street Journal where I had been since 1999. Having been in Dallas since 2002, I can truly call Texas home.
Outside The Office: I try and spend as much time as possible with Ashley, our toddler, watching her discover the world. My husband and I are also very involved with the Dallas Museum of Art and are proud to serve as Chair Elect for the Junior Associates Circle. I am also a member of the Dallas RoundTable. In between our busy schedules we try and travel, spend time with friends and squeeze in a novel now and again.
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Mary Malooly
Club Administrator

Club Administrator: (What Does that Mean?): It means that I get to take my passion for organizing and combine it with my love for the Advertising business to keep things running smoothly for the DAL.
Her Real Job: This is my real job along with doing freelance interactive strategy and project management for some great clients.
A Little Background: I am a genuine left brain/right brain Advertising professional that has been lucky enough to have worked on virtually every side of the business. I have spent the majority of my career in Account Management and Strategy working for clients like Procter & Gamble, Coca-Cola, American Express and American Airlines and a plethora of others. However, I have also had some other very cool jobs like connecting creative professionals with freelance work and producing photo shoots all across the United States and Canada. So, if you are looking for that quintessential red barn or great American bridge for your next shoot – chances are I can tell you where you can find one.
What Mary Does Outside The Office: Travel, playing with my miniature dachshunds, organizing people and projects and studying ancient history. Trolling the aisles of The Container Store looking at new products and spending time in the grocery store looking at new packaging. Also, since I missed my calling as a Counselor – I work as an unpaid “life coach” for my friends when they need encouragement and advice.
Pet Peeves: "It peeves me when people don’t like pets."
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Mat Threadgill

MarCom Chair

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Michael Tuggle
Addy Chair

1st Vice President: (What Does that Mean?) It means I get to spend a year with an incredibly talented group of people who will help me realize the vision of our current president, Lindsay Jacaman, while honing the dreams I’d like to accomplish in my Presidential term beginning July 2010.
His Real Job: Daddy to Matthew and Caroline, husband to Ginger and Executive Creative Director to an amazing second family at The Loomis Agency.
A Little Background: Michael grew up in Georgia, went to school in Virginia and has worked in Texas for the past 18 years. When he wasn’t trying to straighten out his accent, he was busy learning how to create fantastic solutions for advertising and marketing problems.
What Michael Does Outside The Office: I spend considerable time cheering for the Georgia Bulldogs, serving as a Boy Scout Leader for Troop 451 (www.txtroop451.blogspot.com), reading, watching movies, trying to find time to play golf, finish my book and work to get in shape for another Triathlon. Last year, I finished three. When informed of the feat, one friend said, “Don’t you have to train for that?” It’s good to have friends."
Pet Peeves: "Arrogance, Ego, Rude people, Liberal propaganda, people who don’t understand the meaning of respect, the smell of French Onion Soup and the letter 'Q.' "
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Patricia Nolan

Programming Chair

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Seth Mitchell
Education and Mentor Chair

Education Chair: (What Does that Mean?): Reaching out to students and professionals to show them what the advertising community has to offer, and helping them develop, or find a future in our industry.
His Real Job: Partner - Planning Director for ReedMitchell Strategy & Design
A Little Background: I grew up in Waco and Dallas and worked in radio marketing and promotions for six years before moving into the agency world. I’ve done a bit of everything from account service to creative to strategy. My wife Nicole and I have two awesome little girls, Maggie and Ella and a baby boy, Harlan.
What Seth Does Outside The Office: "Maggie, at three years old, is already quite the ballet / cooking / baseball fan and we have fun watching the Rangers and playing baseball in the front yard. She also loves to help me make sushi, and Ella is always around when sushi rice is present. Once they go to bed, I dig hanging out with my wife, reading and playing basketball, hockey, tennis or riding my bike around White Rock."
Pet Peeves: "I suppose there are many things that could be said in this space that would come off as arrogant, so I choose to acquiesce my opportunity to comment."
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Sheri Davidson Smith
Public Relations Chair

Public Relations Chair: (What Does that Mean?): Spreading the word about the Dallas Ad League and all the great advertising/communications talent in Big D.
Her Real Job: President, Publicis PR
A Little Background: I have 20 years' agency experience in building brands through integrated communications, including leveraging the power of brand advocates.
What Sheri Does Outside The Office: "I enjoy jamming to live music at the House of Blues, spending time with my outgoing teen daughter, serving as a volunteer youth leader, and traveling to unusual destinations where I can learn something new."
Pet Peeves: "Whining"
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