Background

Arthur’s media career began at Kaiser Broadcast, as Eastern Sales Manager, which became Field Communications and then Katz Media Group, the largest media representation firm in the United States. He is widely regarded as an expert in Business Development and Sales. In 2008, he was inducted into the International Reciprocal Trade Association (IRTA) Hall of Fame and he’s the former President of the Corporate Barter Council. In 2024 he was inducted into the B&C Hall of Fame and honored with their Lifetime Achievement Award.  Arthur has also made community involvement a priority. Through the company’s charitable foundation, contributions have been made to nearly 700 nonprofits since 1997.

Background

Bill was previously Senior Vice President, Advertising and Affiliate Sales for Comcast Networks and Senior Vice President at Liberty Media, spending more than 10 years at both companies.

Earlier in his career Bill played competitive tennis, competing at the U.S. Open and playing on the ATP Tennis Tour. After a sports-related injury, he transitioned to the business world, becoming Vice President of Sales and sponsorships for the ATP Tour.

Background

Melissa joined Active in 2016, as EVP, National Media. Prior to that, she was Executive Vice President, Channel Investments at Havas Media. Melissa resides in Westchester County with her husband and son.

Background

Before joining Active in 1993, Gary was Chief Accounting Officer at In-Store Advertising, Inc. He began his career at KPMG, advancing to Senior Manager of Audit Services.

Gary is a member of the American Institute of CPAs, the New York State Society of CPAs, and Financial Executives International. He is a Certified Global Management Accountant. His MBA from New York University followed graduation with highest honors from Northeastern University with a BS in Business Administration.

On a volunteer basis, Gary spent fifteen years as a National Trustee and Treasurer of the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America, worked with the Central Park Conservancy, and was a scout leader for ten years, during which 30 youths became Eagle Scouts.

Gary and his wife, Tina, are avid travelers and adventurers. Recently, Gary has successfully climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro, hiked the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu and dove in the Galapagos Islands.