These Are the Movers and the Shakers

Marisa has led marketing functions for many venerable brands, including Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley and most recently as the CMO of the New York Stock Exchange. Through this interaction with both Fortune 500 companies and emerging start-ups, she identified a market need to advise growing companies on a host of marketing issues, inspiring her to birth this RG family.

Marisa leads business development and whatever else her team asks her to do. Mostly, her job is to recruit and retain her army of savvy, self-starters with a get it done mindset to keep the company kool-aid strong.

Believes multi-tasking is the key to life, despite various data sources proving otherwise. Does however believe in science.

Alexis’ wealth of experience in program and client relationship management has molded her into a ship-steadier extraordinaire. Her skills have been forged in the fires of public affairs, creative agency, and enterprise tech, where she garnered a true appreciation for “building the plane as you fly it.”

At RG, Alexis brings order and clarity to the most complex programs, allowing clients to focus on what truly matters most: connecting with audiences in bold and believable ways.

Alexis’ hair is so big because it’s full of secrets, one being how she can get so much done in a single day.

Alana’s background in both marketing and art has molded her into a creative and agile brand marketer with an eye for design. Throughout her experiences, she has developed a deep appreciation for the role storytelling plays in the marketing environment.

At RG, Alana manages accounts and partners with our brand strategists to conduct research and develop the key insights that lead to differentiated narratives for our clients.

Alana is a fantasy football pro and is (unfortunately) an avid fan of the Washington Football Team.

Amanda is a seasoned B2B marketing professional whose experience spans both the client and agency side. Prior to RG, Amanda managed strategy and marketing programs for global brands in the financial and real estate sectors including Tishman Speyer, Bank of America and The New York Stock Exchange.

At RG, Amanda takes great pride in working as a natural extension of client marketing teams with an unmatched level of passion and dedication for getting things done. She particularly enjoys bringing brand strategies to life through smart, measurable go-to-market plans.

Other than her family, Amanda’s first love is horses. Now that she’s back living in the ‘burbs, she’s looking forward to getting back in the saddle.

Ari’s prior agency and client-side experience has solidified her skillset as a fast-paced digital guru with B2B and B2C expertise. She’s not afraid to get in the weeds to break down an analytics dashboard or jump in with thought starters during a strategy brainstorming session.

At RG, Ari works with clients to strategize, activate, and optimize cross-channel digital campaigns that fill the funnel and deliver leads and learnings.

Ari loves a lot of things and hates very few things, but one thing she hates is the show The Office.

Bently’s career began in television production, from running a teleprompter on the 5am local news to helping produce major sporting events for FOX Sports. Following 12 years in Los Angeles and having multiple World Series, Super Bowls and Daytona 500s under his production belt, Bently decided to return to his roots on the east coast and use his love of production and back office magic to work for the Ricciardi Group.

Staying behind the scenes, Bently helps manage accounting, resourcing, contracting, IT … anything to help keep the RG engine humming.

While at FOX Sports, Bently participated and won in a Fantasy Football League that included the likes of Troy Aikman and Joe Buck.

Beth very likely holds the record for managing the marketing efforts for more company IPOs than anyone in history. She led NYSE’s listings marketing and partnership efforts for 15 years and while at the NYSE was a founding member of the NYSE’s ETF and Index team.

At RG, Beth helps clients better understand their competitive landscape, builds kick-ass integrated marketing plans and supports new branding initiatives, which catapult clients to their next phase of growth.

Beth is a crypto market geek who recently completed Cam Harvey’s DeFi: The Future of Finance specialization program and received her NFT certification for her participation in Cohort #9 of Pomp’s Crypto Academy.

Betsy is a creative business leader who relishes working with her clients to help them unlock the power of their brands and drive growth.

Betsy has spearheaded award winning, integrated communications for a myriad of well-known, global brands and loves how brilliant ideas can transform business. She’s been fortunate to work with amazing B2B and B2C companies, including Goldman Sachs, iCapital, Honeywell, NYSE, Jordan Park, Evian, Chanel and New Balance Athletic Shoes.

Betsy is the mother of two fantastic kids and a graduate of Northwestern University where she honed her ability to think fast on her feet during her time in an improv comedy group.

Betsy is notorious for her love of making elaborate cocktails and happily whips them up for anyone who swings by her front porch. All are welcome.

David has spent his career helping brands perfect their voices, engage their audiences and explore new markets. Working with smart clients to tell important stories that have impact is what drives me. I can bring value to any organization by identifying and mentoring talent, collaborating with diverse personalities and shepherding creativity. Aside from crafting “the work,” I find those opportunities immensely rewarding for me, as nothing great is ever achieved without partnership.

He’s fortunate to have been recognized in a few quarters: Cannes Lions & Cyberlions, Clios, London International Advertising Awards, Addys, Webbys, OneShows, DMA Echos, D&AD’s and Communications Arts.

Jay has always been someone with more interests and ambitions than there is time in the day, which has molded him into a multi-faceted Marketer and Operator who seeks to be ‘dangerous’ at everything. As a shameless tech geek and futurist, Jay is passionate about helping drive meaningful business impact and change that matters both within RG, and with clients who are paving the way into the future.

As a servant leader, Jay heads up RG’s Finance, Business Operations, Legal, Human Resources and Sales Operations teams, focusing on removing barriers and enabling the impactful work that the RG team delivers each day.

As a true Italian, Jay can be found talking with hands, speaking too loudly (some might call it shouting), cooking, or drooling over high-design products.

Jennifer spent her career building some of the world’s biggest brands to category-leading positions, winning industry accolades for breakthrough work that drove business results. Jen believes the heart of any brand lies in its intersection with its customer’s life. Tell that story well and you build an authentic connection that is hard to break.

She has brought that mindset to leading brand and communication strategy for RG, helping tell the story of brands from start-up to grown up. Jen loves to deep dive into the most complex offerings to find the unique truth at the heart of the business.

She is a lover of fashion and the arts, mom of two teenage athletes, and one rambunctious corgi.

After working on the media side for decades, Julia crossed over to the agency side where she puts her integrated marketing knowledge to task with a fresh perspective. From major household names to start-ups, she has always appreciated pulling together the various pieces to bring a brand to life and tell their story in unique ways.  

At RG, Julia oversees various accounts and partners with our brand strategists and creative geniuses to develop brand narratives and campaigns that allow them to stand out in the marketplace.

Julia is originally from the Philly area and still holds an unhealthy obsession with all of the Philly sports teams despite living in New York for over 20 years. #flyeaglesfly #trusttheprocess #bringittobroad

As a writer and creative leader, Kevin has developed some of the most awarded advertising and branding work in the world, for some of the most iconic brands. He loves the craft of writing and says he won’t stop until someone pries his pencil from his “cold, dead hands.”

At RG, Kevin works closely with strategists and business leaders to create and execute effective creative work that delivers strong results.

While Kevin truly does love writing, he sometimes wishes he could be a rock star. The only thing stopping him is that he can’t sing, can’t play any instruments (not even the tambourine), and looks ridiculous in leather pants.

Leigh’s passion for marketing shines through in everything she does and she loves that marketing is ever-evolving. She’s been on the B2B marketing path from the start. Why? She loves getting people excited about the things she’s excited about: brands, products, exceptional copywriting—you name it!

(Currently excited about NFTs, the Metaverse, and Wordle.) Will let you decide to keep or get rid of 😉

At RG Leigh leads and supports client accounts and teams and works hand-in-hand with various RG’ers to deliver extraordinary results.

Keeping busy is what Leigh does best. When she’s not working, catch her dancing away at Jazzercise, cooking up fun recipes, or crafting madly for her Etsy shop.

Megan is a data-driven, resourceful marketer who is passionate about architecting strategic demand gen campaigns and processes that transform the bottom line. Her deep B2B marketing expertise spans a multitude of marketing technologies and advertising platforms.

At RG, she gets under the hood of her accounts’ MarTech stacks and rebuilds infrastructures to support the full-funnel digital marketing plans she thoughtfully creates and executes.  

Megan, an ardent adventurer, is fond of channeling Carmen San Diego…in the sense that she likes to keep people guessing, “where in the world is she”?

Melissa is a brand builder and an integrated marketing leader, bringing years of client-side experience to her role at RG.  Prior to joining the Ricciardi Group, Melissa played a leadership role at The New York Stock Exchange, contributing to an influx of noteworthy IPOs and acting as relationship manager for brands ranging from start-up to Fortune 500 in the NYSE’s global public company network.

At The Ricciardi Group, Melissa is a virtual CMO and a strategic account director, acting as a trusted advisor and project manager across accounts.

Melissa recently relocated from NYC to Charlotte, NC with her husband and two young children. When she’s not busy solving her clients’ pain points or carpooling, you can catch her on her yoga mat finding her zen and working towards a teaching certificate.

Meredith’s career began in Washington D.C. working in communications on Capitol Hill and the US Commerce Department, where she honed her diplomacy skills for client service tête-à-têtes. In 2007, Meredith moved north, leading the development of  integrated go-to-market campaigns at the New York Stock Exchange and NBCUniversal, including their premier Upfront campaigns for 2014 and 2015.

As head of accounts, Meredith relishes coaching a best-in-class team to deliver breakout go-to-market ideas and exceptional service that grow our clients’ businesses and our partnerships. She is cool under fire and runs a tight ship with an ever-present smile that makes her not only respected but beloved.

Meredith enjoyed her 5 minutes of fame in 2008 in a fashion makeover on Tim Gunn’s Guide to Style. You can check it out on Amazon Prime for $1.99 and no she does not receive royalties ; ). When she’s not streaming, she is a mom to 3 and an avid runner.

Oceane is a marketing professional with a multicultural flair. Originally from the south of France, she embraced New York’s fast-paced environment where she pursued a Master’s in Marketing Science before joining the Ricciardi Group.

As an account manager at RG, Oceane works on client projects across various industries – fueled by her curiosity, she collaborates with both the digital and strategy teams, ensuring a holistic approach to project success.  She also oversees RG’s social media presence and ensures our website’s blog section stays fresh and up to date, contributing to our brand’s commitment to providing valuable and relevant thought leadership within the broader RG network.

Oceane’s favorite weekend activity involves strolling New York’s neighborhoods in search of the perfect croissant.

With an eclectic background, working across branding and advertising for a broad range of clients, Robert brings a fresh perspective to each creative challenge. An interest in the unfashionable topic of economics’ history has fueled longstanding relationships with some high-profile clients in the financial space.

Robert defines the creative direction of projects for various clients at RG, bringing strategies to life by combining words and visuals to optimum effect.

Robert once served sausages to William Shakespeare (no, really!).

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Rymn has worked in publishing, editorial, fashion, branding and luxury travel. As a creative director, her goal has always been smart, relevant design with a hefty dose of storytelling.

At RG, Rymn heads up design projects, working closely with our strategists, copywriters and planners to develop compelling visual stories all the way from concept to production.

Rymn’s reading habit of 2 books a week keeps her local bookseller very happy.

Sara Dotterer is a multi-faceted creative person: a brand strategist, rigorous researcher, masterful writer, multimedia artist and arts educator Her cross-disciplinary thinking allows her to make connections across vast conceptual distances. She excels at researching, building systems and then bringing them to life with strategy, education and art.

Working in research, writing and brand strategy from New York City to Austin, TX, her experience spans categories as she has worked with start-ups and large, international brands on a variety of projects including cross-cultural research, brand foundations, messaging strategy and brand identity. In all that she does, Sara is passionate about taking massive amounts of complex information and distilling it into a cohesive, visual storyline that translates into actionable deliverables and experiences.

When she’s not crafting brand strategies, she can be found making a mess in the art studio– creating fiber art, sculptures or virtual reality worlds; Sara completed her Masters in Interdisciplinary Art at Southern Methodist University in 2023. She is also a lover of her tiny terrier named Sweetie, an avid experimenter of new recipes in the kitchen, and a devoted practitioner of yoga.

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