Our Sales Team

Michele graduated from Columbia College in Chicago, Illinois, with a degree in Marketing Communications. Her concentration was Advertising. Michele has had an extensive career within the newspaper industry for over 20 years. She has experience in all aspects of the newspaper business which include Circulation, Advertising (Print and Online), Marketing, Promotions and Training. She has worked extensively with Publishers and Ad Directors as a Consultant at newspapers varying in circulation from 550,000+ daily to 3,000 weekly throughout the United States, Canada and the Caribbean. Michele joined ANC as a Media Analyst in 2009. Michele is an Illinois native but currently resides in Scottsdale, AZ. Her interests include travel, photography and volunteering.

Ray has a vast background in the newspaper industry, having started his career as a sports stringer for newspapers such as the Orlando Sentinel and Charlotte Observer and eventually making his way to Gannett Corporation.  He has more than 30 years of experience in the newspaper and media industry.  While with Gannett, Ray worked in business and digital development, creating new products and publications – both in print and online – and redeveloping others.  In this role, he quickly learned that the key to success is a strong advertising foundation.  Ray is a Florida native and currently resides in Rock Ledge, FL.  In his spare time, Ray is a fan of movies, pop culture, and enjoys creative writing.

Jamey has nearly 20 years of experience in advertising, with the majority in a sales management role. Jamey has a strong background in print and digital advertising, as well as experience in television advertising. He has a passion for working with small and medium size businesses to help them deliver their message to their specific audience and has worked with advertisers in many different industries. Jamey graduated from Augusta State University in Augusta, GA with a degree in Advertising and Public Relations. He currently lives near Charlotte, NC with his wife, April, their three children and their dog Koda. He enjoys RVing, boating, fishing, traveling, and spending time with his family.

Mitchell has worked for newspapers in Georgia, Florida, California, Louisiana, Virginia, New York, and North Carolina throughout his extensive, nearly 40-year career in the newspaper industry. He has experience is in all aspects of the newspaper business; production, circulation, advertising, marketing, and publishing. Mitchell attended Valdosta State University where his studies included business and marketing.  A Georgia native, Mitchell interests include classic car restoration, golf, farming, and spending time with his wife Dawn and children and grandchildren.

Angie has over 27 years of experience in advertising and marketing with most of that time spent in a newspaper setting as a print and digital Account Executive and two years as an Advertising Director. She enjoys helping small and medium size businesses convey their messages about their goods and services to the right audience. She has the unique perspective of having been on both sides of the advertising/marketing coin as both a seller and as a buyer.  Angie lives in eastern North Carolina and enjoys visiting the NC mountains, spending time with family, especially her twin daughters and two grandsons, cooking, reading, and visiting amusement parks.

Deb joined Advantage Newspaper Consultants as a Media Analyst in early 2008 and was promoted to Senior Media Analyst in 2012 as a result of her exceptional sales abilities and high level of customer satisfaction. She has a strong background in sales, with 30 years of newspaper industry experience. She has worked in many capacities, including Sales Manager of a weekly shopper paper, General Manager of a weekly newspaper, and Publisher of her own publications. Deb resides in Michigan and has three children, ten grandchildren and one great-granddaughter.  Her hobbies include singing, movies, reading and writing poetry.

John joined ANC as a Media Analyst in  2017. He is a highly respected print and digital leader. For the past two decades, he has built rapport with clients, creative agencies and multi-functional project teams while consistently driving revenue and market share. He understands industry challenges; moreover how to best connect with audiences through multi-channel and value-centric approaches. He earned Masters and Bachelors degrees from Saint Leo University graduating Magna Cum Laude (Business Administration). John resides in Virginia Beach, VA with his wife, three children and miniature red labradoodle, Lulu.

Catherine graduated from Indiana University of Pennsylvania with a degree in Fashion Merchandising and minor degree in Marketing. She has worked various levels of management for the Bon-Ton Department Stores and also sat on various boards of directors, including Downtown Indiana Inc., Indiana County Community Action Association and Interstate Advertising Managers Association. Prior to joining ANC in 2014, Catherine worked for The Indiana Gazette for thirteen years – including eight years as Advertising and Marketing Director. She resides in Indiana, PA with her husband and enjoys sunny days, road trips with the top down on her jeep, great music and watching the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Steve graduated from Gonzaga University in Spokane, WA with degrees in Journalism, Broadcasting and English Literature. Prior to joining Advantage Newspaper Consultants, he worked in the newspaper industry from Alaska to North Carolina in various sales, management and corporate positions. From independent newspapers to corporations such as McClatchy, Media News and Lee Enterprises. He has a clear understanding of the challenges of doing business in today’s economic climate. Steve joined Advantage Newspaper Consultants in 2013 with a strong belief that the daily newspaper is by far the strongest source of news and advertising information that is available. Personal interests include golfing, skiing and reading.

Sam has spent almost 40 years in the media business. His first stop was in television. He spent 20 years at the CBS affiliate in Minneapolis in sales. In 2004, he made the move to newspaper. Sam worked in sales and management at the Brainerd Dispatch, Aitkin Independent Age, and the Minneapolis Tribune, all in Minnesota. Sam has a passion for sales and a drive for success! He will never forget to ask for the order, and he will always have the newspaper’s best interest in hand. In his spare time he enjoys golfing with his longtime friends, often playing 36 holes in a day. Or you can find him out on the hiking trails early in the morning, even during winter in Minnesota!

Lisa attended the University of Oklahoma where she majored in Business and Education. She has a strong background in sales and sales management, with 18 years of newspaper industry experience. Her skills were learned from the ground up, starting as an advertising clerk, moving to an account executive position, and spending the last several years as the Advertising Director of a daily newspaper. Lisa believes in the value of newspaper advertising and is firmly committed to helping advertising clients create additional traffic and grow business. Her experience in the field gives her a distinct advantage in working with and understanding newspaper clients. Lisa began as Media Analyst with Advantage Newspaper Consultants in 2013. She is a native Texan but resides in Ardmore, OK. Her hobbies include spending time with her animals, family, and playing cards and board games.