AAF Dallas

AAF Dallas Appoints New Board of Directors 2018-2019

Written by AAF Dallas

AAF Dallas is proud to introduce our new Board of Directors for 2018-2019!

This group of talented industry leaders represents agencies big and small, awesome brands and publishers of every type.
These leaders will support and strengthen the AAF Dallas mission to provide thought leadership, encourage diversity, promote the role of advertising, honor creative excellence and support future industry talents through education.

Congrats to the new team, and watch your inbox for more news and events from AAF Dallas!

2018-19 President: Crystal DeMott, Pandora
2017-18 Immediate Past-President: Suzanne La Forgia, Captivate
1st VP: Linda White, Accelerate Online Marketing
2nd VP: Farhan Rehmani, Varick Media
Executive Director: Allison Farris, AAF Dallas
Ad 2 Dallas President (AAF Dallas Affiliate): Erika Long, Simpli.fi

ADDYs Chair (American Advertising Awards): Jodi James, StudioTribe
ADvantage Chair: Sheilena Dorsey, Consultant
BBB Advisory Co-Chairs: Jimmy Asa, BBB & Lita Wurst, BBB
Data, Insights & Analytics Chair: Thomas Pemberton, iProspect
Diversity Co-Chairs: Farhan Rehmani, Varick Media & Jorge Rosales, Richards Lerma
Education Chair: Sandi Edgar, Program Specialist, SMU
Foundation President: Michael Magnus, Professor, UT-Arlington
Fundraiser Chair: Colin Hayes, Belo Media Group
Government Affairs Chair: Kevin Couch, CBC Creative
MarCom: Tim Hudson, Belmont Icehouse
Membership Co-Chairs: Linda White, Accelerate Online Marketing & Toby Adams, Consultant
Programs Co-Chairs: Arsheen Ahmad, Pandora & Melanie Zacek, CultureMap
Public Service Chair: Angelica Ocampo, Strategar
Secretary: Lindsey Miller, The Creative Group
Social Activities Chair: Courtney Brooks, The Creative Group
Social Media & Public Relations Chair: Caitlin Murad, Neiman Marcus

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AAF Dallas

The Dallas chapter of the American Advertising Federation is the oldest civic organization in Dallas and celebrated its 100th year anniversary in 2008. We are the only association that represents all facets of the advertising industry.

The birth of AAF Dallas can be traced back to 1908. During the past century, AAF Dallas has had a track record of making vital contributions to the local advertising community. Throughout our history, the League has worked with local advertising and city leaders to further the business of advertising and to provide personal and professional developments opportunities for our members.

AAF Dallas activities has been recognized nationally- we were the Division 1 (over 500 members) Club of the Year in 2010-2011 and in 2013 have been honored for our activities in programming, government relations, public service, diversity and multicultural initiatives, and communications.