PITTSBURGH — FEBRUARY 24, 2025 — Gatesman is proud to celebrate its growing impact across the advertising world with four team members appointed to leadership positions among prestigious industry organizations in Chicago and Pittsburgh.

Kelly Bradley, VP, group account director, joins the Board of Directors within the American Marketing Association’s (AMA) Chicago chapter. AMA Chicago has an 87-year history in providing opportunities for Chicago marketers to expand their knowledge, improve their skills and grow in their careers. Kelly will lend her marketing and leadership skills to serve as director of the communications committee.

Kelly Currie, senior media manager, joins AAF Pittsburgh’s Board of Directors as communications chair. Founded in 1923, the Pittsburgh chapter of the American Advertising Federation is made up of professionals across disciplines including marketers, creators, analysts, project managers and more. 

Stephanie Rizzo, senior account executive, PR and social media, has been named education chair of Ad 2 Pittsburgh, a prominent network of young professionals aged 32 or younger in the Pittsburgh creative community who are eager to learn, teach and give back to their community. Stephanie is joined by Kayla Plunkett, copywriter, who will bring her expert writing skills and clever thinking to her role as Ad 2 Pittsburgh’s communications chair. 

“I am continually inspired by our team’s drive, especially in seeking out new opportunities to foster career growth and create an impact within our industry,” said Shannon Baker, president, Gatesman. “These roles are a reflection of the passion, leadership and curiosity that make up our agency, and I know each of these women will use their talents to make immeasurable contributions in guiding and inspiring the next generation of industry changemakers.”

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About Gatesman:

With offices in Pittsburgh and Chicago, Gatesman offers expertise in strategy/branding, advertising, public relations, social media, digital and analytics. Gatesman is a partner in AMIN Worldwide, an alliance of over 50 independent marketing agencies, and IPREX, a global communications network. Gatesman acquired Quest Fore in 2014 and Noble Communications in 2017.