Welcome to Don Jagoda Associates

SENIOR PROMOTION PROFESSIONALS
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Don Jagoda, President - Company co-founder and legendary pioneer in sweepstakes, contests and games and other high-impact, high visibility promotion tactics. Don is a frequent contributor to industry publications and a popular speaker at industry seminars. His unmatched promotion know-how, coupled with great creative instincts, is constantly reflected in the success of programs developed and managed by DJA.

Gwynn Berney, Senior Vice President –
From field sales in New England to running our West Coast office, Gwynn has represented DJA all over the U.S. In addition to overseeing all skill-contest judging projects, Gwynn has taken over management of our warehouse, shipping and fulfillment operations.

Don Jagoda
President

Larry Berney, Chief Operating Officer– Larry oversees all legal contractual matters, conformance of DJA promotions to all relevant legal requirements, and supervises our account management. He lends his legal perspective to planning meetings and new product offerings. Prior to joining DJA he was an associate with Coudert Brothers LLP.

Larry Berney
Chief Operating Officer

Bruce Hollander, Executive Vice President – Bruce probably has supervised more promotional programs, and worked with more client companies, than anyone in the industry. When not immersed in client programs, Bruce heads up both the company's Interactive division and Instant Winner Game Operations, including security and seeding, and oversees new client acquisition and program development. Bruce is also a past Chair of the Sweepstakes Committee of the Promotion Marketing Association. A DJA mainstay, Bruce has been with the company for over 25 years.

Bruce Hollander
Executive
Vice President

Gwynn Berney
Senior
Vice President

Suzanne Gulbransen, Senior Vice President – Offers clients over 15 years of experience in developing and implementing consumer and trade advertising and promotion programs. Suzanne began her career at BBDO in NY, and then spent nine years in the Boston area working at one of the top advertising agencies there on Fortune 500 accounts, and at Ocean Spray Cranberries in the marketing department before returning to the New York area. She prides herself on building effective work/client relationships through pro-activity and responsiveness. Her hands on experience and “can do” attitude help clients set and achieve their marketing goals.

Steve Greco, Vice President, Creative Services –
Having just celebrated his 14-year anniversary with DJA, Steve has mastered a variety of web development and animation programs as well as graphic design, photo manipulation and illustration applications. An award-winning art director, he is responsible for the design and html coding of web sites, Flash animation, promotional logos, game cards, sales kits, point-of-sale materials and the entire range of promotion collateral materials that represents an increasingly important facet of our total service to clients.

Suzanne
Gulbransen
Senior
Vice President

Jacqueline Lamberti, Senior Vice President – Jacqueline is our resident interactive promotions expert and has played a vital role in the development and continued growth of DJA Interactive. She has over 10 years experience in online programs including interactive, on and offline integrated promotions, sales promotions, as well as programs supporting acquisition and retention marketing.

Jacqueline Lamberti
Senior
Vice President

Kitty Dunning, Senior Vice President – Kitty is currently in charge of DJA’s West Coast operations. With over 15 years in the Events and Promotions industry, her background spans a broad spectrum of industries and classes of trade, with an emphasis on grocery and entertainment. Focusing on client needs and excellent customer service has enabled her to build strong relationships, as well as increase DJA’s West Coast base. "I know our clients have a choice of promotion agencies", Kitty says. "Being available and making clients successful is my goal".

Kitty Dunning
Senior
Vice President

Steve Greco
Vice President,
Creative Services

Andrew Gusman CPA, Controller – Andrew has more than 20 years of experience in both public and private accounting, starting with Price Waterhouse Coopers. Andrew also has diverse adjunct teaching experience at several local universities as well as various CPA Review Course organizations.

Kimberly Thaw, Vice President, Manager, Game Security – Kimberly has over 10 years experience developing and managing integrated sales promotions for a wide array of clients. Her area of expertise includes financial services & consumer packaged goods, among others. Additionally, Kimberly directs our game security department and has been instrumental in securing many multi-million dollar prize promotions. She prides herself on building working partnerships, both internally & externally, and is always thinking proactively on behalf of her clients.

Kim Thaw
Vice President,
Manager,
Game Security

Richard Kaback, Vice President, Travel Services and Incentives –
In his 16th year with DJA, Richard has spent more than three decades in all phases of travel. At DJA, Rich focuses on incentive travel and incentive marketing - from program creation and budget analysis and client presentation to on site operation and post program accounting, review and evaluation. As knowledgeable as anyone in the travel industry in destination selection and itinerary development, Rich has operated SITE Crystal award-winning incentive programs and meetings on six continents.

Richard Kaback
Vice President,
Travel Services
and Incentives

Cara Sertic, Vice President, Account Services – Cara handles the day-to-day management of the promotion administration department, with over 12 years of promotion experience. Cara is instrumental in ensuring that all promotions receive legal clearance before they are advertised to the public.

Cara Sertic
Vice President,
Account Services

Andrew Gusman CPA, Controller