meet our team

Patrick Carroll

Managing Partner

Pat has expansive knowledge of the automotive, retail, and entertainment segments. Previously he managed sales at Time Warner Cable Media with responsibilities including conducting strategy and executing media plans for agencies and direct clients. Pat began his career in the Hartford/New Haven market where he gained five years of mid-market experience working for the local ABC affiliate. He then moved to the New York market selling both spot cable and interactive products before moving into management. He earned a BA in Mass Communications from Quinnipiac University.

David Hassard

Managing Partner

Dave has natural curiosity and passion about the future of advertising. With a background in both digital and traditional media, he is continually searching for innovative ways to bridge the power of branding mediums, with the efficiencies of digital marketing. In his current role, Dave is responsible for product development and strategic planning. Prior to founding Electric Symphony Media, Dave spent 12 years working for Time Warner Cable Media (TWC). While at TWC he oversaw digital sales and new products for the New York City Region. He earned a BA in Communications from Clemson University.

Aaron Shapiro

Managing Partner

Since entering the marketing world Aaron was drawn to analytics and the optimization of media campaigns. With the amount of data and platforms available today the advertising world is an exciting and complex environment. In his current role Aaron is responsible for the day to day management of clients and campaigns. He also evaluates and integrates new products in order to keep ESM clients ahead of the pack. Prior to Electric Symphony Media, Aaron worked at Clear Channel, and Time Warner Cable managing direct and agency accounts. He earned a BA from American University.

Lisa Lucibello

Director

Graduated from: Rochester Institute of Technology, BS in Advertising and Public Relations

Previous Experience: Marketing Manager at Walnut Creek Downtown, Marketing Associate at San Diego Beer and Wine Tours

Likes: Discovering new restaurants

Passionate about: Trying a new cheese at least once a week

Fun Fact: Calls her parents by their first names

Ivaliese Chihimie

Executive, Account Management

Graduated from: Rutgers University, BA in Communications and Public Relations

Previous Experience: Communications Strategy at AARP NJ State Office, Communications Specialist at Siemens Corporation

Likes: Music festivals, cooking, red wine

Passionate about: Christmas and finding the best mac and cheese in the tristate area.

Fun Fact: Has read all 13 of the Series of Unfortunate Events books... three times

Blake Ratner

Coordinator, Account Management

Graduated from: Penn State, BS in Supply Chain & Information Systems

Previous Experience: Marketing Services Sourcing Analyst at LogicSource

Likes: Outdoor concerts in the summer, Penn State football, discovering new music, 80s moviesPassionate about: Playing the guitar

Fun Fact: Moved to Spain to teach English after graduating college

Steven D'Ippolito

Coordinator, Account Management

Graduated From: Iona College, BA in Marketing

Previous Experience: Marketing & Communications at SCHOTT North America

Likes: Jeopardy, the New York Giants, listening to new music

Passionate About: Stella D’oro Cookies

Fun Fact: Has seen The Shawshank Redemption more than 25 times

Shannon Toth

Executive, Client Services

Graduated from: University of Delaware, BS in Marketing

Previous Experience: Social Media Marketing at luxury retail brand

Likes: Traveling somewhere new, happy hour, annoying her friends

Passionate about: Taylor ham & bagels

Fun Fact: Swam the the Great Barrier Reef AND skydived, all within 24 hours

Meghan Galli

Coordinator, Client Services

Graduated from: Ramapo College of New Jersey

Previous experience: Sales Representative at Northern Eagle Beverage Company

Likes: Working Out, Hiking, Music festivals, and going to the Jersey Shore

Passionate about: Anything Disney related

Fun fact: Obsessed with the Twilight trilogy (team Edward)

Logan Bronson

Director, Analytics & Reporting

Graduated from: Johns Hopkins University, BA in International Studies and Political Science

Previous Experience: Research at Asymmetric Studies Institute, ICM Partners, Motion Picture Literary

Likes: Traveling to new places with friends, skiing, trying to watch all the nominated films before the OscarsPassionate about: Convincing her roommates that there's DEFINITELY enough space in their tiny apartment to foster a dog

Fun Fact: Keeps a personal stockpile of hot sauce in the office

Justin Chang

Manager, Analytics & Reporting

Graduated from: Rutgers University, BA in Economics and Sociology

Previous Experience: Insurance Auditing at Business Credentialing Services

Likes: Traveling, tennis, shooting pool

Passionate about: Visiting Taiwan once a year

Fun Fact: Attended Olympian ran Ping Pong camp at age 10

Gabriella Criscuolo

Executive, Agency Affairs

Graduated from: Union College, BA in EnglishPrevious

Experience: Public Relations and Influencer Marketing at Citizen Relations

Likes: Dining out, travel, running, Hello Sunshine books from Reese Witherspoon’s book club

Passionate about: Dark chocolate

Fun Fact: Has hiked Mount Vesuvius

Briony Smith

Coordinator, Paid Social Media

Graduated from: Rutgers University, BA in Political Science and Spanish

Previous Experience: Communications Specialist at Fox Valley Literacy

Likes: Writing, knitting and other fiber crafts, Punk music

Passionate about: Political theory, New Wave science fiction

Fun fact: Has traveled to 12 different countries and 4 different continents

Chris Lanthier

Manager, Media activation

Graduated from: Bloomsberg University, BA in Marketing

Previous Experience: Media Buyer on the Hershey team at Universal McCann, Billing Specialist and Media Buyer on the IBM team (Eightbar) at GroupM

Likes: Spending time with family, being active, eating yummy food

Passionate about: Puppies, Teriyaki chicken

Fun Fact: Agreed to learn salsa, bachata & merengue so his wife would learn to play Fifa with him

Cara Travaglini

Junior Associate, Agency Operations

Graduated from: Virginia Tech, BS in Fashion Merchandising and Design

Previous Experience: Public Relations and Buying internships at small fashion companies based in NY/NJ

Likes: Reality TV, sushi, Hokie sports (when they’re not losing)

Passionate About: Skincare routines and online shopping

Fun Fact: Big fan of 80s music and classic rock- the first concert I ever went to was Pat Benatar when I was 12...everyone else there was over 50

Sarah Burton

Business Development

Graduated from: Murray State University

Previous Experience: Communications for the Kentucky Senate President Office, Account Executive for a FOX affiliate in Louisville KY,  Account Executive for Time Warner Cable in NYC and Account Executive for Hearst.

Likes: Ice cream, New York in the spring, skiing, watching live sports and concerts and really cute (and even not so cute) babies.

Passionate about: Kindness, Hard Work and Good Music

Fun Fact: When I was a young girl - I wanted to be a veterinarian and memorized hundreds of dog breeds - for fun.  To this day I can still identify most dog breeds and tell you their defining characteristics.

Kristen Regenold

Business Development

Graduated from: Murray State University

Previous Experience: 7+ years of traditional advertising & 3 years of fundraising/event planning for ALSAC/St. Jude

Likes: books, coffee & carbs

Passionate about: sleep and raising good humans

Fun Fact: I have had a variety of pets including (but not limited to) possums, a coyote, squirrels, a racoon and a ferret. I’ve settled for cats and dogs in more recent years.