Fahlgren's Leaders
Neil Mortine
President and CEO, Fahlgren Mortine
“Culture happens in every organization whether by default or design. We believe in fostering a culture that empowers our team to be leaders in their own right. Our challenging yet collegial atmosphere attracts the best people, and in turn, the best clients. That’s why we’re here and why we continue to grow.”
Under Neil’s leadership, Fahlgren has really flourished. Of course, to anyone who knows Neil, this success should come as no surprise. With more than 30 years of corporate communications and brand marketing management experience in a full-service agency, Neil has won a number of awards and was named to the Smart Business Columbus Power 100 the past three years. In addition, he was awarded the Walt Siefert Award for Outstanding Service to PRSSA by the Central Ohio Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America.
Brent Holbert
Chief Financial Officer
“Our business changes every day, but one thing that never changes is the need to continually ensure value, timeliness and accuracy for our clients.”
While Brent began his professional career at Fahlgren in 1994 as a staff accountant, he quickly advanced to Assistant Chief Financial Officer/Director of Operations and then, at 29 years old, became the company’s youngest Chief Financial Officer in 2001. Brent has a real talent for leading a company of multiple disciplines toward a single focus of operational excellence.
Pete McGinty
Chief Marketing Officer
“If a consumer likes a brand, they talk about that brand. Our job is to shape those conversations but also to listen to them. Because those conversations are where the real insights live.”
Overseeing all aspects of the advertising agency discipline, Pete has a real talent for bringing people together and delivering results-oriented solutions. Pete started his career with Fahlgren in 1986 and has held a variety of leadership positions within agencies, working on such notable brands as McDonald’s, Frigidaire, Scotts and International Paper. Prior to returning to the agency in 2009 in his current capacity, he served as chief marketing officer for Experience Columbus.
Katie McGrath
Senior Vice President, Human Resources
“Today's workforce and workplace are complex. We believe that we are building an environment that engages and rewards our employees but yet is agile enough to meet their needs today and tomorrow.”
After earning her master’s of labor and human resources from the Fisher College of Business at The Ohio State University and working for Limited Brands, the Ohio Department of Education and Spherion, Katie joined Fahlgren. Her 13 years of experience include recruitment, orientation, coaching, training, leadership development and performance management.
Melissa Dykstra
Chief Engagement Officer
“Public relations is part sociology, part psychology, part phenomenology, and part ideology.”
During her 18 year career, Melissa has worked for Bridgestone/Firestone, Inc., Nationwide Insurance and public relations agencies. She has developed, implemented and managed a variety of public relations programs for clients ranging from non-profit agencies to Fortune 100 corporations like Cooper Tires, Grange Insurance, Liebert Corp. and Worthington Industries. Her impressive work was recognized in 2008 when she was named one of central Ohio’s 40 under 40 business leaders.