Pete McGinty
President, Fahlgren Advertising

After 15 years working for Fahlgren in the ‘80s and ‘90s, Pete has returned to the agency as president of Fahlgren Advertising. He oversees strategy, client services and new business. The past seven years he served as Vice President of Marketing for Experience Columbus responsible for leading the development and execution of the CVB’s strategic vision and managing all marketing communications programs including brand identity, messaging, advertising, Web site, collateral materials, PR and sponsor development.



Kathleen Ramirez
Executive Vice President, Corporate Media Director

Kathleen Ramirez has spent over 15 years identifying the most effective ways to reach target audiences. Leading the media group for Fahlgren, Kathleen identifies new and emerging advertising opportunities constantly. Her natural curiosity, creativity and thorough understanding in identifying the right target audience for the right message keeps Fahlgren on the cutting edge of our industry. Read Kathleen’s blog posts.


John Kirk
Senior Vice President, Creative Director

John plays a vital role as brand advertising creative director. Keeping the creative bar raised and the messaging focused is no easy task but one in which John excels. With 23 years of experience, he brings an impressive set of credentials to the agency. He has taught design at the renowned Columbus College of Art & Design and his work has been recognized in numerous awards shows including local ADDYs and New York Art Director’s Club.


Lisa Morales Cook
Director, Account Planning

With more than 20 years of branding, positioning, research and strategy experience, Lisa has defined market opportunities for healthcare, consumable, durable and commercial brands. Creative and intuitive, Lisa’s approach to research and strategy draws heavily from the social sciences, including behavioral and positive psychology, anthropology and sociology. She has applied these principles to the development of products, places, communications, markets and brands around the world.


Mark Miller  
Senior Vice President, Director of Account Management

Mark began his career as an art director and has since taken on a variety of roles including account director, brand strategist and even Director of Marketing on the client side – which has given him unique insight into the needs of clients. His return to the agency side had led to the development of powerful marketing programs for leading brands such as Target, Coca-Cola, Select Comfort, Pepsi and Humana.