Sam Monica

VP of Creative Services, Creative Director

Sam Monica, a creative veteran with more than 20 years’ experience with nationally recognized agencies, joined NSI as vice president and creative director in June of 2003. His proficient grasp of the creative process– along with a piercing insight to consumer perception and behavior– has helped him lead creative teams responsible for numerous successes in many consumer product and service categories.

Notable among these is award-winning work in the beverage category for Coca-Cola, Anheuser-Busch, Inc., Miller Brewing Co., Mondavi Wines, and Brown-Forman Corporation. Ground-breaking communications were also crafted under his directorship for leading automotive manufacturers such as Ford, Jaguar, Nissan and Mercedes-Benz. Effective programs for Ortho, Winchester, Energizer, McDonald’s and Quiznos round out his complete and impressive portfolio.

Our Management Team

President & Chief Executive Officer
Mark Mantovani

Chief Financial Officer, Sr. VP
Gary Weller

Chief Information Officer, VP
Mary Ann Jacoby

VP of Creative Services, Creative Director
Sam Monica

Senior VP & Los Angeles Branch Manager
Andy Arnold

VP, Director of Search Engine Marketing
Peter Soto

Vice President
Kay Klos

VP of Trade Promotion Management
Amy Asahl

VP of Digital Asset Management
Jennifer Vogel

VP & General Manager of Chicago-Based Operations
Susie Weitzer

VP of Print On Demand
Jeff Wingbermuehle

VP of Business Development
Ronak Sheth

VP of Business Development
John Cook

VP of Business Development
Jami Delperdang

VP of Client Services
Sammy Mynes

Asst. VP, New York Branch Manager
Chris McTague

Asst. VP, Director of Business Development
Peggie Bayliss

Asst. VP of Business Development
Jessica Thuston

Asst. VP of Business Development
Barry Haupt

Asst. VP of Business Development
TJ North

Asst. VP of Creative Services
Tom Kiehl

Asst. VP, Creative Director of Consumer Promotions
Angel Santiago

Asst. VP of Trade Promotion Management
Kelly Lowery

Asst. VP of Search Engine Marketing
Kelly Kochert

Asst. VP, Information Technology & Business Analysts
Jamie Curulewski

Asst. VP of Customer Service
Mary Wiesehan

Asst. VP of Competitive Intelligence
John Traina

Asst. Vice President
Karen Numoto

Asst. Vice President
Heidi Brooks