Our Team.
We embrace every challenge with a passion to achieve something remarkable for you.
John DeBello
PRESIDENT & CHIEF CREATIVE OFFICER
John has guided an impressive variety of strategic communication campaigns for major brands, global entertainment leaders, diverse public agencies and prominent institutions.
The quality of his work is underscored by the exceptional range of Tier One organizations that have called upon him to deliver exceptional results. These include AAA, Callaway Golf, Disney, DXC Technology, EA SPORTS, ESPN, Fox, Gartner, Google, Lockheed Martin, Mattel, the National Science Foundation, Qualcomm, USS Midway Museum and the U.S. Olympic Committee.
Through his work on behalf of the nation’s intelligence gathering community, he is a contributing author to Working Through Synthetic Worlds, an anthology of visionary concepts designed to advance the study and implementation of improved AI decision-making tools and processes.
His notable accomplishments include creating the live multimedia event for Motorola that introduced digital HDTV to North America; a customer acquisition campaign for DIRECTV that achieved the best results in company history; a direct response campaign for Dell that tripled anticipated response; and a broadcast spot for GameStop named international “TV Spot of the Week” by AdAge.
He has developed client outreach strategy and produced compelling content for sponsor events at CES, CTIA, SBCA and the Super Bowl. He’s written and directed presentations that have resulted in the award of 3 Super Bowls and the US Open, and produced broadcast content in partnership with MLB, MLS, NBA, NCAA, PGA and the NFL.
John has produced communications programs and projects for many government agencies including the EPA, U.S. Departments of Energy, Homeland Security, Transportation and Treasury, the Defense Advanced Research Products Agency (DARPA), the Intelligence Advanced Research Products Agency (IARPA), NAVWAR, US Naval Special Warfare (SEALs) and the California Coastal Commission. He has also provided strategic communications consultation to the Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS.).
He’s produced public awareness initiatives for many municipal agencies. His work for more than 20 major universities has included student and alumni-focused initiatives on behalf of Harvard, Stanford, Northwestern, UCLA, UC San Diego, USC and the University of Virginia.
John’s most recent broadcast project is Remember Us, a documentary that celebrates the inspiring story behind the making of America’s new national WWI Memorial in Washington DC. It is now airing on PBS stations.
His award-winning documentaries including The Story Behind the Spectacle, an inside look at the making of the revolutionary Los Angeles Olympics; Beat the Baja, the official story of the world’s most famous off-road race; The College Game, a celebration of American football starring legendary sportscaster Keith Jackson; and X-Carriers, a Discovery special that explores the innovation driving America’s next-generation class of aircraft carriers.
His interest in film began as a teenager, when he won national honors in Eastman Kodak’s Young People’s Movie Awards.Fresh out of college, he directed and co-wrote the cult-classic comedy Attack of the Killer Tomatoes, which led to three sequels and a #1-rated Fox animated series that he executive produced. He also wrote the famous Killer Tomato theme song–an international favorite in its own right, from frat house sing-alongs to a “universal” broadcast from the space shuttle Atlantis. (Eat your heart out, Taylor Swift!)
A graduate of UC San Diego with a degree in American History, John has been inducted into the Silver Circle by the National Association of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) in recognition of 25 years of special achievement in television.
Erin Satterburg
VICE PRESIDENT OF CLIENT ENGAGEMENT
With a deep background in customer relations, marketing strategy, brand development and project management, Erin brings best practices and extensive experience to every LOMA engagement.
She serves as account director for our work on behalf of the National Science Foundation’s innovative Tech Accelerator, which includes creative services and production of media and virtual events for public awareness, investor engagement and curriculum development for more than 100 institutional program partners.
Erin has also served as LOMA account lead for ambitious public facing initiatives including the nation’s new WWI Memorial in Washington D.C., the Centennial of the American Battle Monuments Commission (ABMC) and now Freedom Park at Navy Pier, soon to be the largest veterans park on the West Coast.
She leads our global strategic media partnership with DXC Technology, the world’s leading end-to-end independent IT solutions provider. Working across every major vertical, Erin has supervised the production of more than 200 DXC video programs, virtual events and digital media initiatives across 5 continents.
Erin also oversees our long-term engagement with Santa Clara County’s Valley Water, California’s largest Special Water District, plus current scopes of work supporting the NBA Portland Trail Blazers and NFL Tennessee Titans.
She has engaged directly with leading brands and organizations including AT&T, AWS, DHS, FireEye, GE Digital, GIA, Google Cloud, Hitachi, IBM, McAfee, Microsoft, Oracle, Red Hat, Service Now and Workday.
During a decade at DIRECTV prior to joining LOMA, Erin managed the strategy, execution and media planning of national cross-platform advertiser/consumer programs and promotions, serving as primary liaison between Nielsen Media Research, more than 100 Program partners and all DIRECTV departments.
Over the course of her career, she’s developed and managed high profile partnerships and directed marketing campaigns for a wide range of clients including Burger King, Disney, and Sony; implemented sales training and incentive programs; and produced media content to support sponsorship, CRM, and direct response initiatives.
A UCLA scholar-athlete, Erin graduated with a B.A. in Political Science. She still stays engaged in competitive sports as driver/manager/gofer for her three (very) active children.
Carmen DeBello
VICE PRESIDENT OF FINANCE & OPERATIONS
Extensive international experience managing large organizations and major events provide a solid background for Carmen’s operational leadership.
At LOMA, her role in producing high profile arts & entertainment events includes one of the first concerts held at the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles and the inaugural concert at Montana’s acclaimed Tippet Rise Arts Center. A published journalist and translation specialist fluent in four languages, she also supports our multi-lingual services across all platforms.
Her rich communications background includes a management stint at the worldwide trade group of large-format screen theaters (GSTA), where she produced global conferences on three continents. She also served as a producer/talent for Austria’s national television and radio network (ORF) and as President of San Diego’s Performing Arts League, coordinating the activities of more than 100 arts and entertainment organizations.
Carmen continues to embrace her native Austrian passion for large mountains and fast skiing. She has recently been on the podium at many international Masters Events across the United States and Europe.
Having studied extensively at the Universities of Bologna, Florence and Naples, Carmen earned her Ph.D. in Musicology & The Science of Theater at the University of Vienna.
Daniel Fletcher
DIRECTOR OF DESIGN AND INNOVATION
Dan’s creative and technical leadership works to continually position LOMA at the forefront of digital innovation, enabling us to reach client goals with ideal impact.
An expert in multimedia publishing, creative and digital distribution platforms, he’s also an accomplished AI and motion media designer. He has directed VR360 and VR180 videos for sales & marketing, training, recruiting and visualization applications.
His notable work at Loma includes creative direction of Global Industry Positioning and Partner Marketing videos for DXC Technology, produced in association with major brands including AT&T, Dell, IBM and Microsoft.
His client engagement skills are notably displayed in his work as co-producer and host of the Official Podcast of the Navy SEALs. He interacted with a wide range of experts to convey the SEALs mission, values and required skills to the American public and potential recruits. LOMA’s 50-episode series was #rated #1 in its Apple Podcasts category.
Other high-profile projects have included production supervision of multiple video series for the National Science Foundation, technical direction of Startup Grind’s World Conference live web stream and editorial support for our work on behalf of Gainwell Technologies, Gartner, Red Hat and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
Prior to joining LOMA, Daniel led sales training and regional network, desktop and mobile support for Verizon’s executive partners and sales teams. His broad and inclusive technical experience and expertise is a significant value-add to LOMA clients desiring to exploit the power and reach of mobile marketing communication channels.
Bryant Mayberry
ART DIRECTOR
Bryant oversees all artistic and visual design elements across integrated media tactics, ensuring strategic cohesiveness and impactful messaging to desired audiences.
An expert in the application of AI throughout the creative process, he elevates LOMA storytelling across consumer touchpoints by creating and refining full visual concepts that align integrated assets across all platforms and distribution channels.
An outstanding designer, photographer and cinematographer, Bryant has played a key role in LOMA campaigns and initiatives for clients like the American Battle Monuments Commission (ABMC), California Coastal Commission, Doughboy Foundation, DXC Technology, NBA and NFL franchises, Port of San Diego, Santa Clara County Valley Water, USS Midway Museum and the state of California’s new HOPE for Children Trust Account Program. These diverse engagements include the full spectrum of services we employ, from traditional media executions to leading edge online and digital tactics.
His notable work has covered a broad range of disciplines and industries, including sports & fitness, optics and university student services. In true Loma tradition, he brings lessons learned from each experience to every client engagement.
Bryant is a graduate of San Diego State University, earning a bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts.
Kayle Molnar
DIRECTOR OF STRATEGIC ENGAGEMENT
A strong background in strategic marketing, narrative vision and content integration is augmented by operational implementation on a national scale.
Kayle serves as key point of contact for both new business opportunities, partner relations and emerging engagements. Examples include LOMA marketing and communications scopes for Santa Clara County and the City of Carson, California.
She began her career in broadcast news, serving as a writer and producer for ABC News in major markets. That experience was instrumental in her subsequent role with the NFL Los Angeles Chargers, where she developed and led the team’s online presence across all social media platforms. Engaging directly with a global fanbase, she also managed social advertising and analytics.
Kayle’s expertise in digital communications is underscored by her work on behalf of Point Loma Nazarene University, a leading liberal arts college. She oversaw a major website relaunch, coordinated digital advertising strategy and managed social media accounts to ensure that the PLNU brand was being effectively and consistently communicated across all channels.
Kayle is a graduate of BIOLA University with a degree in Journalism.
John Floros
SENIOR VIDEO EDITOR
Experienced in all major post-production platforms, John brings both a creative eye and deep operational experience to every LOMA project.
Acclaimed as a video storyteller, he edited “Remember Us,” LOMA’s award-winning feature documentary on the making of the new national World War I Memorial now airing on PBS stations.
John serves as lead editor on the wide variety of our video engagements targeted to diverse audiences. His award-winning work includes a “Creativity” video series for Google in partnership with Pixar, a long-running webisode series for the USS Midway Museum and multiple public information campaigns for government agencies, the California Nations Indian Gaming Association (CNIGA) and various Tribal Governments.
Other notable projects include a series of public information videos for the DHS Science & Technology Directorate, public service campaigns with the NHL San Jose Sharks, a branding video for southern California’s newest major music venue THE SOUND and fundraising media for Peace Corps Park on the mall in Washington, D.C.
A Cinematic Arts and Technology graduate from California State University Monterey Bay, his strong background in documentary filmmaking and sports production is a core component of his narrative style.
When not in the edit bay, John can be found at the nearest ballpark. (He’s open for part-time work as an MLB General Manager.)
Kristin DeThomaso
SENIOR CREATIVE PROJECT MANAGER
Kristin provides both management leadership and creative expertise, interfacing directly with customers and internal resources to provide seamless communication and exceptional results for LOMA clients.
She has deep experience working in the private, public and non-profit sectors on a wide range of missions that combine strategic vision, artistic excellence and rigorous process.
Kristin leads our engagements as strategic communications partner to the Rincon Band of Luiseno Indians and also MMIP San Diego, a coalition of nine regional Tribal Governments combating the crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous People. She also recently created an evergreen Social Media Design System for the Port of San Diego to strengthen brand consistency, increase efficiencies and elevate visual impact.
Kristin has managed several top brands through digital-first transitions over the past decade, engaging with a wide variety of partners and vendors. Throughout a 16+ year career, she has honed her skills managing creative teams, coordinating with vendors and collaborating with remote teams to deliver innovative multichannel work.
Her consumer experience includes leading a series of comprehensive brand revitalization initiatives for Suja Life that spanned e-commerce, digital platforms and print. At Evenflo, a global leader in infant care, Kristin established an e-commerce setup protocol and helped develop content creation processes for D2C, organic social and paid media assets. She also played a key role on the company’s creative team, guiding integrated executions across all major formats and platforms that drove multiple worldwide campaigns. As a result, sales revenues grew an average of 25% annually.
Her public sector work has included serving as Senior Marketing Specialist at the San Diego Regional Airport Authority. Outside of her professional life, she is an avid traveler, music lover, food enthusiast and dedicated runner.
Kristin is a graduate of Bridgewater State College, where she earned a degree in Graphic Design.
Mackenzie Ruh
DIRECTOR OF DIGITAL MARKETING
Across the communications spectrum, Kenzie’s diverse digital, social and mobile media marketing experience is a powerful value add to every Loma client.
Well-versed in leading edge digital practices, she successfully integrates all aspects of brand and marketing from initial SEO strategy through the optimization of cross-platform campaign analytics.
Her work on behalf of Loma clients includes support for a wide array of public agencies, educational institutions and major brands. During every relationship, Kenzie has achieved measurable results predicated on her ability to identify and connect with each target audience in the most effective manner. She has developed social media, digital marketing, and content marketing strategies and initiatives to promote brand building, visibility, user retention, engagement, reputation and revenue-focused activities across all major platforms. She has also directed organic and paid campaigns featuring social media influencers and A-list personalities to drive brand optimization.
Notable Loma engagements have included digital and social media support for the American Battle Monuments Commission, California Coastal Commission, California HOPE Program, Doughboy Foundation, National Science Foundation, Rincon Tribal Government, San Diego County Fair, Valley Water and industry leaders including the world’s largest independent IT business solutions provider.
A graduate of Southern Methodist University, Mackenzie’s areas of expertise are directly influenced by her studies in Markets and Cultures with specialization in Business Management and Business Organization.
Brian Gurriell
PROJECT DIRECTOR
Playing a central role in LOMA’s client engagement and production process, Brian brings a wealth of expertise applicable to the wide range of communications solutions we provide to a global clientele.
His experience covers the spectrum of digital, video and broadcast programming from market research and creative development through the execution and implementation of integrated campaigns across all media.
Brian oversees a diverse array of marcom projects for many LOMA clients, who include Tier One innovation leaders, major consumer brands and venues, leading non-profit organizations and multiple public agencies. In addition to his client-facing role, he interacts closely with our account, creative, production and post-production teams to optimize messaging, efficiency and bottom-line results.
His notable work includes production oversight of an award-winning webisode series that LOMA produced for the USS Midway Museum and World of Warships. “United Stories of America” recounts the adventures of the nation’s longest serving aircraft carrier of the 20th century. As a producer, he’s led engagements for DXC Technology on three continents, overseen multiple livestream events and supervised video content we’ve produced for MLB, NBA and NFL franchises.
Prior to joining LOMA, Brian served as a Development Executive in Hollywood working with A-list directors, cast, post-production and visual effects talent for motion picture, network programming and commercial projects. He has also produced award-winning commercials, short-form video programs and viral content across all major platforms, including a hit YouTube video series for a Mattel product that generated more than 30 million impressions.
Brian is a Film & Television graduate of Santa Monica College (and proud to produce LOMA’s annual livestream coverage of SMC’s Commencement Ceremony).
Meghan Woods
DIRECTOR OF CLIENT SUCCESS
Meghan supports LOMA customer engagement from initial interface through ultimate project activation. Proficient in communication planning and operational best practices, she brings a wide range of skills that include interpersonal interaction, content management and media design across all traditional and digital platforms.
She is currently supporting multiple LOMA projects that include a major initiative for the National Science Foundation, public outreach on behalf of Valley Water and a major fundraising for the USS Midway Museum’s Freedom Park at Navy Pier. Other notable engagements have included the National U.S. World War I Memorial, California Coastal Commission, Montana’s Western Legacy Center and San Diego Police Department.
Prior to joining LOMA, Meghan led Communications for the Michigan Fitness Foundation where she managed many multi-faceted community outreach initiatives. This included coordinating activities and sponsorships with more than 1000 schools across Michigan, managing their social media platforms to maximize engagement through analytics and research while overseeing all communications content. She also served as a strategic coordinator on the state’s ‘Pure Michigan’ tourism campaign, where her responsibilities included research and in-field surveys.
Angelina Giovannini
MARKETING STRATEGIST
Angie brings more than 15 years of strategic marketing and communications experience to LOMA clients, with particular fluency in applying AI to client challenges in research, content development and customer engagement.
At LOMA, she has played key roles across a wide range of engagements. These include Google’s “Be Internet Awesome” (a national online safety program for kids), the launch of Harmony Academy (a children’s learning program that now spans 88 countries), and the production and promotion of a livestream event featuring Oprah Winfrey’s “Live Your Best Life” talk to college students. She has also supported cross-platform LOMA work for U.S. Naval Special Warfare (SEALs), UC San Diego, the World Trade Centers Association, the California Nations Indian Gaming Association, Alzheimer’s Association and Balboa Park Conservancy.
Angie’s approach blends clear strategic thinking with a long view of what creates lasting impact for clients and the people they serve.
She spent part of her childhood abroad and has been chasing it ever since, backpacking Patagonia, consulting in Prague and exploring southeast Asia. These days she’s adventuring a little closer to home with her two kids, which is by far her favorite part.
Angie is an honors graduate of UCLA in Mass Communications and holds an MBA from San Diego State University.
Marissa Rynearson
DIRECTOR OF CLIENT ENGAGEMENT
With a strong background in the effective implementation of integrated marketing tactics, Marissa supports the development and execution of strategic communication initiatives across all channels on behalf of many LOMA clients.
She serves as a customer-facing LOMA Project Manager for an array of ongoing public and private sector engagements. These include Santa Clara County Valley Water, California’s largest special water district, where Marissa oversees the implementation of multilingual campaigns focused on water conservation, flood preparedness and overarching brand awareness.
She also engages directly with clients at the National Science Foundation, DXC Technology, Port of San Diego, NBA Portland Trail Blazers, NFL Tennessee Titans, the Doughboy Foundation and USS Midway Museum & Foundation.
Well versed in the concept and execution of media assets across all major platforms, Marissa’s skillset features oversight of social and digital media outreach, event coordination and content management. Prior to joining Loma, she employed these skills on behalf of the National Sports Forum, Bally Sports, and MLB, NBA and NHL sports franchises.
Marissa is a graduate of San Diego State University, where she majored in journalism with an emphasis in media studies and minored in marketing.
Christopher Anderson
CHIEF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
With 2 decades of global advertising and marketing experience, Christopher has built a career helping companies succeed through insightful strategy, trusted relationships and a strong belief in the abilities of his colleagues. From guiding multi-million dollar deals with industry leaders to growing challenger brands and emerging businesses, Christopher brings a proven, results-driven approach to every engagement.
He’s been instrumental in guiding LOMA engagements with clients that include pro sports franchises and partner organizations. Throughout his career, he has earned the trust of Tier One brands including Microsoft, Expedia, Tetris, Marriott and Symantec by understanding business challenges, identifying opportunities and delivering tailored solutions. His expertise spans traditional and digital marketing, always with a laser-like focus on revenue growth and long-term value.
Whether leading cross-functional teams or fashioning new solutions, Christopher is known for being a clear communicator, active listener and persistent customer advocate. His ability to align stakeholders and manage complex deals has made him a highly valued partner to clients across a wide range of industries. Examples include The Shidler Group, Linqto, GHR Healthcare, Affinity Solutions, Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE), University of Louisville and nonprofits like The Esther Project, a year-round vocational training program teaching marketable skills to orphans in Myanmar.
His greatest achievement and source of pride is being a father to Myles, Makena and Malia.
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La Dolce Arbeitsethik
We hired a no-nonsense German production manager for a project in Rome. Remarking on his interactions with the freewheeling locals, he said “I love the Italians. And they need me.” -
Thesaurus, please.
We’ve translated projects into 42 languages. Which, according to Ethnologue, means we have only 7,109 to go. -
C’mon, Tony!
Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes sponsored multiple segments of the Loma-produced TV series EA SPORTS GameTime. But they have yet to offer any of us a free lifetime supply. -
Story Ark
We’ve produced work featuring alligators, cats, dogs, chimps, goats, gila monsters, sheep, sea horses and Shamu. Not to mention Tiger Woods, The Famous Chicken, Navy Seals and Chicago Bears. -
Beating the Odds
Following the cult success of John DeBello’s wacky Attack of the Killer Tomatoes, one befuddled studio exec asked, “Why didn’t you just take your money to Vegas and put it on red?” -
What, no 3D?
Neil Kronimus, a technologist for client DXC, built a TV set when he was 8 years old. Not to be outdone, every member of the Loma staff watched TV at the age of 8. -
A Happy (Short) Story
Our client called on Monday. We filmed in three countries on Wednesday. Delivered the completed project on Friday. Which then landed a $325 million contract. The end.