What We’re Thankful For This Year

It’s been a great year at The Martin Group, from acquiring AMDG Public Affairs, now known as Martin Davison Public Relations, to the influx of new hires and earning the title of the sixth fastest growing company in WNY in the Buffalo Business First, we have A LOT to be thankful for this year. Without our talented TMG groupies and collaborative and creative clients, TMG would not be able to accomplish all that it does everyday.

Since tomorrow is Thanksgiving, we feel it’s appropriate to list what each of our teammates are thankful for:

I’m forever thankful for a beautiful, healthy, happy family.
-Krista Sobon, Media Planner/Buyer 

I’m thankful for an amazing staff that even when we are super, crazy  busy, we manage to laugh and have a good time while working through it. They are the best!
– Jim Lynch, Vice President, Media Director

I’m thankful that this was pretty much a snow-free November! (knock on wood…)
– Emily Butler, Web Developer

I’m thankful for the country we live in…the freedoms we enjoy…and the people who’ve given their lives to make it so.
– Kelli Putney, Senior Vice President, Brand Strategist

I’m thankful for my two handsome little men!
-Matt Davison, Senior Vice President, Managing Partner

I’m thankful for my wife’s loving patience, my boys’ laughter, and family cuddle time.
– Craig Campbell, Lead Web Developer

I am thankful for my good health and supportive family. I am also thankful to be working with such wonderful people in our Rochester office. They make everyday enjoyable
– Andrea Elliott, Senior Art Director

I am thankful for the time I have with my family each and every day.
– Lisa Strock, Senior Vice President, Client Services

“I am thankful for all of my family and friends. But I remain most thankful for my lovely wife. Thank you for always being there for me, sharing your life with me, and having my favorite face in the world.”
– Terry Caber, Art Director

I am thankful that my family will not have to deal with between 2 inches and 7 feet of snow this Thanksgiving week.
-Dave Riley, Creative Director

I continue to be thankful for my wife, Jamie, our two sons Scott and Tyler, another year of good health and good friends, and for red wine and craft beer.
– Dick Shaner, Senior Vice President, Public Relations

I’m thankful it’s Thanksgiving week and not totally delusional to think the Bills could make the playoffs.
-Oliver Hays, Senior Public Relations Manager

I’m thankful for my parents and fiancé who have always been incredibly supportive in my endeavors.  I’m also very grateful for this new opportunity to work at TMG.  I appreciate how welcoming and helpful the media team is!
– Jessica Raimondo, Media Planner, Buyer

I’m thankful for our hardworking Martin Davison Public Relations team: @MartinDavisonPR, @rdshanerjr, @jjiloty, @ohays119, @k_stgeorge and @sarahrichheimer!
– Kelsey Hanks, Public Relations Specialist

I’m thankful for all of the incredible life changes in 2015: I got married, got a new job, and created some unforgettable memories along the way! Not to mention, the overwhelming love and support my husband and I experienced from family and friends throughout our wedding festivities truly showed how fortunate we are, and I’m grateful everyday for that!
–Kailey Kolozsvary, Public Relations Specialist

To keep up with the TMG tradition (thanks Christie!), I’m thankful to be welcoming an even smaller human into the world in May, 2016. My wife and I couldn’t be happier to be home in Western New York, and we’re excited about the next steps of building a family out in East Aurora. Thanks to Martin Davison PR and The Martin Group for a great 2015, and here’s to bigger and better things in 2016…
– John Jiloty, Social Media Director

I’m thankful for my six month old butterball, Roman. Motherhood has enriched my life in ways I never could have fathomed.
– Christie Witt Berardi, Senior Brand Manager

I’m very thankful that the top advertising/public relations agency in town hired me just weeks after graduating from Syracuse University.
– Sarah Richheimer, Public Relations & Social Media Coordinator 

What are you thankful for?