EXPERIENCE

FRED RICHARDSON
President & CEO

Fred has shaped an innovative and successful marketing career based on his broad experience with both major communications firms and corporations. Prior to forming Richardson & Associates, his background included positions as VP/GM of West Coast operations for Wells Rich Greene BDDP, Group VP at Cochrane Chase, Livingston & Co./Saatchi Saatchi Compton, President of Northstar Communications, Inc., Corporate Director of Marketing at CLC of America as well as various marketing positions with both Hertz and Budget Rent A Car.

David Richardson
Executive Vice President & COO

David's background encompasses twenty five years plus of proven success in all phases of management including financial forecasting and budgeting, multi-level operations management, staff training and development,  long-term marketing and business development as well as planning and direct oversight of facilities selection and construction. He has held senior management positions with top service organizations including Pitney Bowes Management Service and ARAMARK Corporation where he held direct management responsibility for over 1,800 employees. With an extensive background in food service, David is a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America and the Sarasota Culinary Institute.

LOU MAREK
Senior Vice President, Creative Services

Recognized by his peers as the consummate creative, Lou has contributed to the success of many of the top firms in communications including BBDO, Wells Rich Greene, Tracy Locke, Bozell, Tinker Dodge Delano and Scali, McCabe Sloves. His accomplishments have resulted in myriad awards ranging from Network TV to Corporate Design. He is a graduate of the prestigious Pratt Institute.