Meet the Team
Dave Armon, CEO of 3BL Media and has been a member of the team since 2014, serving previously as CMO and member of our board. A former journalist and PR practitioner, Dave spent 20 years in management at PR Newswire, where he was president and COO. His experience in marketing and PR software includes the social media monitoring platform Techrigy (sold to Alterian), PR workflow platform dna13 (sold to CNW Group) and the broadcast intelligence platform Critical Mention. A New Yorker, Dave enjoys mentoring young professionals, travel, Scrabble and swimming.
Doug Fulton, co-founder and CTO, has been developing and deploying strategic internet applications for over 25 years. As a longtime student of Economics as well, Doug has long been convinced that business grounded in social and environmental values is the vehicle for not only more satisfying, but also more productive and sustainable work. He holds a BA from Harvard and a MSc from the London School of Economics. When not buried in a computer, Doug can often be found on the B-Ball court, biking alongside the Connecticut River or vegan noshing with his family.
John Howell, co-founder and Editorial Director, oversees all original content procurement and creation. He is also the principal of Greenland Inc., which advises on media strategy and communications, new media, and branding and marketing for new campaigns, products, and multi-platform media initiatives. As a publisher-editor-writer, John has worked extensively with a variety of popular magazines and is a frequent contributing writer and blogger. He is an avid reader and music lover and is currently helping to guide the Delta Blues Museum through a re-branding initiative. John lives in the White Mountains of New Hampshire.
Katie Buckland, SVP of Business Development, leads the 3BL Media sales effort and has been doing so since 2010. She brings a great deal of enthusiasm and expertise to the team all the way from Texas. She holds a degree in Government from the University of Texas at Austin and has a background in public policy, nonprofit fundraising and internal corporate responsibility. When she isn't "3BL'ing", she can be found keeping her cup very full with her family. Katie holds labels including: Longhorn football fan, horrible yet passionate car singer, wheaten terrier lover and her favorite, mom!
Karen (Ammann) Robinson, VP of Product, represents the team from Philadelphia, is a long-time 3BL Media team member, and works closely with colleagues on developing distribution product capabilities, bringing in new audiences and audience engagement reporting. Karen joined 3BL Media after eight years working at non-profits in community relations and fundraising capacities. Outside of work Karen spends time with her husband and family, stays active with yoga, softball and kettlebell strength and conditioning, and is hanging in there with the Walking Dead.
Stephanie Conzelman, VP of Business Development, is responsible for managing a robust client base, advising companies and organizations on best practices in CSR communications. Over the last 25+ years, she has worked for many different types of organizations, both large and small, international and domestic. Her careers have included positions with an art auction house, a global bank, investor relations, her own start up organization and a host of others. All of these positions have focused on marketing and public relations. She has a BA in Fine Arts and French from St. Lawrence University and is an avid skier and fitness enthusiast. When not at 3BL she can be found coaching skiing at Sugarloaf Mountain in Maine. She is enjoying the journey of raising two young adult children.
Rachael Mason, VP of Client Services , leads the Media Consultant team and has been working with 3BL Media's clients since 2012 to share their stories around sustainability and CSR efforts, ensuring that narrative reaches target audiences. Rachael holds a MS in Communications and Information Management from Bay Path College, BS in Business Management from Westfield State University. She's a New England native, but a Durham, North Carolina transplant. She's passionate about women in business, and starting that momentum with children's education. You'll often find her outside enjoying the Southern climate with her family and is an animal lover through and through.
Doug (Reggie) Sayers, was a co-founder of 3BL Media and responsible for all things tech. Reggie was the IT director at an online news company, CSRwire, prior to starting 3BL Media. When not writing code or administering systems and servers, Reggie remained hidden beneath his Boston Red Sox cap which it seems he never removed. Reggie played rhythm guitar for Fear of Ducks and his dream of one day owning a banjo did come true.
In Loving Memory (August 22, 1979 - August 7, 2014)
Meet the Team
John Arvanitis is a Media Consultant for 3BL Media. His fascination with the business case for sustainability began at Western New England University where he studied Sustainability with a focus in Marketing and Management. Since graduating, John has worked for sustainable energy cooperatives, nonprofit arts organizations, and a startup cultural magazine. When away from the desk, John is reading, listening to podcasts, playing video games and writing for publications like Juxtapoz Magazine and Boston Art Review.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-arvanitis-40104072/
Charlie Calatayud is a Business Development Representative for 3BL Media responsible for prospecting and acquiring new clients. He has a passion for getting to understand customer needs and building meaningful business relationships. Prior to joining the 3BL Media team, Charlie helped establish a local Middle Eastern restaurant renowned for his personable customer service. Holding a BA in Business Management from UMass Amherst and a lifetime SCUBA certification, Charlie enjoys the small things in life like cooking, playing acoustic guitar, and listening to Red Sox games.
Sean Carroll is the Lead Devops Engineer at 3BL Media focused primarily on integrating Drupal 8 and Ember JS. A 2016 graduate in Materials Science and Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology he is a self-taught developer and startup fanatic. When not developing, he can be found woodworking, bike racing, or scuba diving.
Brent Danley is a full-stack web developer/Technical Lead for 3BL Media. He has worked at myriad companies in southern Maine, where he lives, building and maintaining web software that ranges from cutting-edge mobile applications to critical enterprise websites. Brent has a BS in Computer Science from Wichita State University. His specialty is responsive front-end development and his passion is providing the best experience for the user. When he’s not tapping away on his Mac’s keyboard, he might be piloting a Cessna up the Maine coast with his three daughters aboard or trying to hit a tennis ball with as much spin as is physically possible.
Lynne D. Filderman serves as Executive Producer of 3BL Forum: Brands Taking Stands, a corporate responsibility conference. Her 35+ year professional life began in the technology policy arena and evolved into a career as an independent consultant bringing her expertise, skills, and passion to create strategic, world-class, and innovative corporate and nonprofit programs and partnerships. Here are some of the companies and organizations she has worked with, including Sesame Street, Booz Allen Hamilton, PGA’s Booz Allen Classic, American National Red Cross, America’s Charities, and Charities@Work. Lynne has an MA in Science, Technology and Public Policy. She is a proud native of Washington, D.C. and left the cold to live in Miami Beach, Florida.
Kate holds a B.S. degree in Communication and Graphic Design from Eastern Connecticut State University. Prior to working at 3BL, she designed websites for live entertainment venues and freelanced on independent films throughout the northeast. In her spare time, Kate studies 3D Animation, and enjoys hiking, reading, and writing short stories. She's looking forward to helping 3BL Media clients share their sustainability initiatives with the masses.
Kirsten Hipsky comes to 3BL from the disparate worlds of immigration law and professional knitwear design, having filled administrative, billing, and IT duties at a prestigious immigration law firm and working for over ten years as Design Manager for a major online craft retailer. She continues to publish knitting patterns while freelancing as a technical and copy editor.
She’s passionate about slow fashion, sustainable agriculture, and gardening with native plants, and she holds a BA in Liberal Arts from St. John's College. In her free time she enjoys learning Spanish and Javascript, wrangling sheep, crafting, getting her hands dirty in the garden, and taking very long walks in the woods.
Day in and day out, Leon makes the business case for sustainability with 3BLMedia and on TriplePundit. Based in Fresno, California, Leon has written for TriplePundit since 2010. He manages social media for 3BL Media, and he is now Executive Editor of TriplePundit. He has lived across the U.S., as well as in South Korea, Abu Dhabi and Uruguay. You can follow him on Twitter (@LeonKaye) and Instagram (GreenGoPost).
As Directorof Brand Marketing, Margie shapes 3BL Media's brand identity through integrated marketing strategies and brand campaigns. Margie is passionate about crafting innovative content and high-impact events that engage consumers. She graduated with a B.S. in Public Relations from Champlain College. Outside of the office, you can find her cycling through the Pioneer Valley, hiking in the Adirondack High Peaks or sampling a flight of craft beer at the nearest microbrewery.
Nick is a Content Specialist at 3BL Media. Prior to 3BL, he worked at Apple Holyoke in business operations and holds a BA in Political Science from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. In his free time, Nick enjoys plant-based nutrition, coding, and eSports.
Robbie Lock is Executive Director of 3BL Association. A passionate sustainability professional, Robbie’s career began on rooftops installing solar energy systems. As a consultant and in-house manager for Fortune 500 companies he advanced business and social value. In NYC, Robbie scaled a zero-waste program across 1,700 public schools. Robbie holds a BA in Philosophy from Wheaton College (MA) and a MSc in Sustainability Management from Columbia University. He lives in Northampton, MA with his wife and daughter and is pursuing membership in the Catskills 3500 hiking club.
Based in Philadelphia, Mary Mazzoni started writing for TriplePundit back in 2013. She is now the Senior Editor of 3p. Her recent work can also be found in Conscious Company, AlterNet and VICE's Motherboard. Follow Mary on Twitter.
Travis is the Accounts Supervisor for 3BL Media. He brings several years of experience from the world of digital news and advertising, and is excited to partner with 3BL’s clients in achieving their CSR goals.
A New Jersey native, Travis holds a B.A. in History from Ramapo College. He left the Garden State for Western Mass. in 2012, where he now lives with his wonderful wife, their spoiled cat, and what some might call an excessive number of books.
Twitter: @Travis3BL
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/travis-nicol-a630ba52/
Gina Sibilia is a Media Consultant for 3BL Media. Before joining the 3BL team, Gina worked as a News Producer for several television stations in the Midwest and Northeast. She then joined the team of a small health food business in Connecticut focusing on customer service and social media. Gina has a Bachelor's in Mass Communications from Newbury College and a Master’s in Broadcast Journalism from Syracuse University. Outside of work, Gina loves to try new restaurants, run, blog about healthy living, and read a great book.
Twitter: @GinaNicole16
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reginasibilia/
Dave Soto is a part of our Business Development Team. Prior to joining 3BL Media, David was the Sales and Integration Manager for Nexas America a software company in the manufacturing industry. When he's not working hard here in the office; he enjoys playing piano, listening to music, and being out on the water with a kayak or paddle board.
Sam is part of the Client Services team where she helps clients share and distribute their messages and stories. Sam holds a BA in Communications from Westfield State University. Prior to 3BL, she worked in the Direct Marketing department at a major fashion retailer where she created and maintained product on the eCommerce website. She spends her time outside of work following sports and her fantasy teams. She also enjoys the outdoors and finding new places to explore.
Carreen Warner is a Senior Content Specialist at 3BL Media. Before working at 3BL, she was the Website Supervisor for an online retailer where she wrote copy and created product pages. In her free time she knits, gardens, and cares for her quirky pets.
Bill Wolfrath is Senior Software Developer at 3BL Media, and generally fanatical about all things Drupal. A native New Yorker and Computer Science graduate of NYU, he has been developing web applications in many languages over the last 20 years, from C to Java to Perl to Python, but also is an amateur artist and has spent a lot of time working with the visual and creative aspects of development as well. As a former freelancer and consultant, Bill has worked solo, as part of teams, and has had some role in almost all aspects of the IT world. When not at a keyboard, he can most likely be found bike riding, watching the Yankees, or scouring the city for the best pizzerias and seafood restaurants he can find.