Meet the Team

Chris leads his company with unceasing passion and conviction. RICG’s philosophy was founded on his personal approach to building relationships. He believes in connecting on a personal level by understanding people’s needs and strives to continually bring value to every relationship.

Over the course of RICG’s twenty-three year history, Chris has advanced his company from traditional printing to a well-respected end-to-end marketing solutions provider within the creative agency space. He has partnered in developing data-driven strategies for businesses such as Disney, Jersey Boys, Prudential Financial, Genworth Financial, OppenheimerFunds, and SunAmerica.

He constantly pushes the innovation team to apply cutting-edge technology and digital strategies to emerging marketing trends serving B-to-B and B-to-C strategic communications for clients within the financial, hospitality, biotech and entertainment industries.

Chris is a passionate sports fan, enjoys playing golf and is still striving for that “hole in one.”

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Brett is a powerful leader who brings a wealth of experience in variable composition, technology, workflow engineering, digital and print operations and production management.

As VP & Head of Technology and Operations at RICG, Brett is responsible for the development and execution of the company’s business strategy in the areas of manufacturing, client engagement and operations. He currently directs the day-to-day operations of the digital print and fulfillment operations. He also works closely with the regional sales force to support their growth in targeting profitable digital applications.

Prior to joining RICG, Brett held the position of Production Manager at Earth Thebault (formerly L.P. Thebault), one of the nation’s largest renewable energy purchasers in the printing industry. He is a powerful leader who is often described as a straight shooter with a wild sense of humor.”

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Chuck brings over 30 years of experience in Finance, Accounting, Human Resources, and Administration to RICG. His background includes positions with small, medium and large companies ranging from start-ups to multi-billion dollar entities. Cash flow, profitability, financial and HR controls, and guidance are in the fore front of his responsibilities.

When not at work, Chuck enjoys being with his daughters, many different sports and “hanging out” with friends and colleagues.

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Patrick brings 17 years global experience with multi-channel campaigns for brands ranging form multinationals to startups. He now runs the creative side of our agency. Using the science of relevance, he ensures we create rewarding campaigns by delivering research-based, data-driven custom content to your consumers, one individual at a time. Patrick holds a BA in Media and an MBA. In his spare time, he invents new consumer products and has built the largest local nonprofit inventor club in the US.

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Angela worked in the marketing space for 18 years before joining the RICG team. Her experience is spread across multiple platforms within the advertising and marketing industry, including: print, and direct mail production, as well as account management and digital project management. She has worked at some of the world’s leading ad agencies working on brands such as Showtime Network, NBC, Diageo and Hasbro Toys. Her greatest achievement is getting her three sons to baseball games on time and in the right uniforms!

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Tom is an award-winning creative director with over 17 years experience in creative direction, interactive creative solutions, and has extensive experience with pharma and consumer agencies. Tom manages the entire project lifecycle delivering comprehensive digital solutions addition to excelling in scope, time and budget management. He is a creative leader with solid design user experience skills and a great grasp of industry standards and design applications. Tom is a big Philadelphia Eagles fan, still waiting for his first Lombardi trophy, begrudgingly something New York already knows something about.

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As a creative and analytical marketing professional, Njeri brings a unique combination of ad agency, mobile and entertainment industry experience to RICG. Having worked with international brands and startup tech companies, spearheading multi-channel marketing campaigns, her exemplary project management and client service skills are key assets to our RICG team. When she’s not working late, Njeri can be found learning about neuroscience, watching videos of puppies, or, finally, learning how to cook.

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Joshua brings 18 years of experience in the industry. Specializing in print, direct mail, email and web development. He has worked with Fortune 500 companies, both in the financial and commercial fields, overseeing and managing an array of projects from concept to completion. Joshua is an excellent liaison between clients and internal teams, including sales, creative and production. He strives for client satisfaction while delivering quality work and exceeding client expectations. Outside the office, Joshua can be found spending the majority of his time with his family, while waiting on inspiration for the next great American novel.

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Working on a variety of projects, from logo re-branding to direct mail campaigns, Lauren’s passion for design and commitment to innovation has already delivered tremendous value to RICG clients. With a background not only in graphic design but also in sales, Lauren has deep understanding and full command of clients’ marketing needs. She has a knack for bringing ideas to life. Modestly, she credits her five daily cups of coffee.

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Caroline has been involved in numerous successful projects in French and American agencies. Her strong organizational skills and creative mindset resulted in high client satisfaction. Her multicultural background allows her to think outside the box and tackle problems from different angles. Caroline holds a B.S. degree in Integrated Marketing Communication. She enjoys playing music in her free time, cooking French meals with her friends, and discovering new places.

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Originally from Washington, D.C., Thomas began his career in TV production for an award-winning global news network. After moving to New York, he ventured into web news, specifically focusing on emerging audiences and social media engagement. While a member of the press, Thomas rapidly developed an interest in the intersection between news media and marketing. This background gives him a unique edge that he brings to RICG. On weekends, he can be found exploring Brooklyn or tweeting viral stories.

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Jay comes to RICG by way of California; where he built a career creating personalized direct marketing programs for retailers and service companies. Working with RICG provides Jay the opportunity to leverage best in class creative agency acumen with Jay’s understanding of next generation local engine marketing applications.

In 2012, utilizing variable data, personalization, segmentation models, and contemporary social media tools, Jay and RICG won the Diamond CUNA award for” Best Client Acquisition DM Campaign- Regional/Large Banking Retailers”. When not in New York working, you will find Jay on his small ranch in rural Texas, enjoying his family and dogs.

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