LAVIDGE

LAVIDGE Team Bios

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  Bill Lavidge

  President/CEO

  Named an ASU Distinguished Alumni and Advertising Person of the Year, Lavidge founded his namesake agency in 1982 and has grown it to one of the largest in Arizona.
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  Alicia Wadas

  Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer

  Honored as one of the "Most Influential Women in Arizona Business," Wadas began at LAVIDGE in 2004 and has guided its management team as COO for the past 11 years.
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  Sandra Torre, CPA, CGMA

  Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer

  With 20+ years of finance experience, Torre has helped grow LAVIDGE close to 300% since 2003, serving as CFO for the last 15 years.
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  Bob Case

  Chief Creative Officer

  Named the first "Creative Director of the Year" by the Phoenix Ad Club, Case has been with LAVIDGE since 2000 and its CCO for the last 10.
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  Stephen Heitz

  Chief Innovation Officer

  Winning "Innovator of the Year" and Forbes "Best of the Web" awards, Heitz has led the Interactive team as Managing Director for more than 12 years.
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  Tim Trull

  Managing Director, Strategy

  Bringing 30 years of experience to LAVIDGE, Trull has developed strategic plans for agency clients since 2004, serving as Managing Director of Strategy since 2014.
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  Anne Robertson

  Managing Director, Public Relations

  With 25+ years spent in publishing, journalism, corporate and agency Public Relations, Robertson has managed the agency PR department since 2007.
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  Dave Nobs

  Managing Director, Business Development

  Over his 25-year marketing career, Nobs has directed numerous high-profile campaigns. Now, he's leading the agency's business development, attracting top clients since 2010.
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  Betsey Griffin

  Managing Director, Media

  With 30+ years of experience in media buying and sales, Griffin is a master planner and negotiator. That's why she's led the agency Media team since 2003.
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  Kathy Knudson

  Office Manager

  As a former social worker, Knudson puts others first. Since 2001, she's managed the agency office and provided staff with anything and everything they need to do their jobs.