Russell drives the agency's focus on strategic, creative and results-oriented marketing - with an overriding belief that client needs always come first. Before founding Benghiat Marketing and Communications in 1983, Russell was a principal of Nicholes & Benghiat Advertising, Cleveland.

As a copywriter, associate creative director and marketing analyst, Russell's client experience includes Bank One, Bristol-Myers, Dow Chemical, Foremost Insurance, Guardsman Furniture Polish, McDonald's, Meijer and Volkswagen. Russell's work has won over 25 creative awards including a national ADDY award.

Russell is also a member of the International Association of Culinary Professionals (IACP).

Active in charitable organizations, Russell currently serves on the board of trustees of S.A.W., Inc., which provides employment opportunities for more than 2,500 persons with mental retardation and developmental disabilities.

Russell earned a Master of Science degree in Advertising from the College of Communications at the University of Illinois and a Bachelor's degree in English Literature from Swarthmore College.

Todd Vura assists with strategic planning and evaluation for several agency accounts and manages the tactical execution of client marketing program elements, including public relations, advertising, Web and sales support.

Todd also heads the Web/Interactive Department at Benghiat. This includes Web strategy and site development, email marketing, online advertising, interactive sales support and other electronic communications initiatives.

Before joining Benghiat Marketing and Communications, Todd was marketing communications manager for online home equity lender, DeepGreen Financial, where his work helped the company become the top-selling lender on LendingTree.com.

Todd was also a senior account executive for public relations and market research firm, Michael J. Keating and Associates, Chicago, and associate manager of public relations for Chicago-based software developer, SPSS Inc.

A graduate of Ohio University, Todd earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Journalism, summa cum laude, from the College of Communication's esteemed E.W. Scripps School of Journalism, as well as a Bachelor of Business Administration degree, summa cum laude, with honors in marketing.

David Fenn, vice president of account services, is an accomplished marketing communications professional. His responsibilities at Benghiat Marketing and Communications include assisting in the development of strategic, creative and results-oriented marketing for each client. David also oversees media strategy for all clients.

Prior to joining Benghiat Marketing and Communications, David was a vice president at Hybrid Marketing and at Baron Advertising, Cleveland, Ohio.

David's client experience includes Marzetti, Campbell Soup, Chiquita Brands, John Morrell, Vlasic, Groen, Cleveland Range, Lincoln, Thermodyne, Tomlinson Industries, Hall China, Vita-Mix, Sherwin Williams, Bendix, Lubrizol, Purell and GE.

An active member of several professional and charitable organizations, David is past president of the Cleveland Chapter of IABC (International Association of Business Communicators) where he helped establish the chapter's first college scholarship program.

David earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Advertising from Bowling Green State University. While attending Bowling Green he helped create the "Best in the Long Run" advertising tag line for the Marathon Oil Company.

Nancy oversees the financial and administrative services departments for Benghiat Marketing & Communications. Specifically, her responsibilities include estimating of all client projects, management of financial accounts and training and development.

Prior to joining Benghiat, Nancy worked as a print production manager for Marcus Advertising in Cleveland where she was responsible for the production of all collateral printing materials. Her major clients at Marcus included the Cleveland Browns, Cole National Corporation, Manpower, Inc., Allied Steel & Tractor and the Ohio State Lottery.

In addition, Nancy served as production supervisor in the advertising department of The Higbee Company where she oversaw the production of the department store's direct mail, catalogs and newspaper inserts.

Currently, Nancy works with The University of Akron, Kent State University and various local Cleveland universities in coordination of the agency's internship program.

Nancy earned a Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts from Ohio State University, as well as a secondary teaching certificate in art education.

A skilled designer, Jodie develops graphic concepts as strategically targeted as they are aesthetically pleasing.

Prior to joining Benghiat Marketing and Communications, Jodie held the positions of graphic designer, associate art director, art director and most recently graphics director at Imperial Wallcoverings. As graphics director she supervised both the graphics and production departments while also serving as exclusive art director for the commercial division. Jodie designed, styled and supervised photo sessions for many gorgeous room interiors showcasing wallpaper collections designed for specific consumer demographics and psychographics.

Prior to Imperial Wallcoverings, Jodie was employed in the graphics departments of Fabri-Centers of America and Sun Newspapers.

Jodie studied graphic design at Kent State University.