Name: RICK DONALDSON

Title: Owner, Account Executive, Grunt, Craft Services

Childhood Aspirations: Baseball Player or Weatherman

Details: Sometimes, I really am amazed at the capabilities of our team. My favorite moments are when I see that look on a clients face that says, “I really didn’t think you could do that, but you did it and I am amazed and appreciative.” That makes it all worth it!

Free Time: I continue to work out more than ever, but somehow continue to gain weight. This age stuff is really tough! Actually I think it’s my diet more than age, but everyone needs a excuse. We have a new addition to our family (Reece) and that keeps us all very busy! He is the hub of our family life and we all tremendously love him. He has a sister 14 (Macie), brother 13 (Blake) and another brother 12 (Spencer) that help entertain him and occasionally relieve my wife (Cindy)so she can have time to catch a breath. We are a very active family that is constantly entertaining someone, especially when you have 17 local nieces and nephews.

Name: AMY PADGETT

Title: Business Manager, Media Buyer, Human Resource, Psychologist, Office Grunt (eenie, meanie, miny & mo)

Childhood Aspirations: Phil Donahue

Details: Every day it is like playing Monopoly! I play with other people’s money. The most enjoyable part of my job is taking a budget and putting together a media plan that gets results. The not so fun part = accounting…but someone has to do it!

Free Time: My latest endeavor is getting fit enough to run first a half marathon then a triathalon. My 12 year old daughter has decided to join me so we have something to strive for together! My family consists of two daughters, two dogs and my husband as well as about a dozen neighborhood kids who keep my house lively, especially on the days I’m working from home.

Name: MARK HODGES

Title: TV/Radio Production Manager

Childhood Aspirations: I obviously watched too much TV as a child.

Details: It’s all about the details, isn’t it?

Free Time: Playing with the kids, and starting projects I can’t finish.

Name: RICHARD J. DUNNE, JR.

Title: Video Producer

Childhood Aspirations: Baseball Player, Vet, Martial Artists, Movie Director

Details: Like what I do most times. Always try my best.

Free Time: Softball whether league or touring; Relaxing with girlfriend and/or friends; movies; music.

Name: FREDNA LYNN FORBES

Title: Art Director

Childhood Aspirations: Touring Europe with my band.

Details: Good design makes the world a better place. It is a true labor of love. SCAD Alumni. Creative Sponge. Workaholic. Unselfishly delivers. Dedicated to your project.

Free Time: Does it really exist? I love hanging out with my family and picking up the paintbrush when the mood strikes. I am passionate about rescuing turtles.

Name: MELISSA BEST

Title: Internet Marketing Director

Childhood Aspirations: Veterinarian and Writer, like James Herriott, author of the “All Creatures Great and Small” book series

Details: I’m very efficient. I want to find the best and quickest way to get the job done and to check it off my list.

Free Time: I love spending time with my husband, two sons and daughter. I love hiking in the mountains and going for long walks in general. I’m thinking of starting a blog about raising Toddlers & Teenagers at the same time!

Name: ZINA MCNEIL

Title: Account Executive/Media Buyer

Childhood Aspirations: Talk Show Hostess

Details: Always willing and ready to jump in with both feet to get the job done, and get it done on time. My roots are in cable, but I have a strong understanding of the entire media process and the importance of a solid plan. I am customer service oriented and work hard to give each customer specialized attention for their specific needs. I excel at stretching small budgets and making every dollar work as hard as it can to reach the target audience.

Free Time: I am a devoted wife and mother of two. My favorite pastime is spending time with my family. I am an active member of my church and my quiet time is spent doing word puzzles, watching The Young & the Restless, Grey’s Anatomy, House, or documentaries.

Name: KIM BARRS-JENKINS

Title: Account Executive

Childhood Aspirations: Internship with Paula Deen

Details: If you don’t feel like the most important client I’ve ever worked with, then I haven’t done my job. I am a print maniac, if it’s print, it’s me. My primary responsibilities include keeping track of the things Rick can’t keep track of which makes me very valuable.

Free Time: I work hard at my job so I can make lots of money. There is no time for free time; however, I love my social life. My family and friends are most important to my happiness and well being.

Name: COURTNEY PROUTY

Title: Account Executive

Childhood Aspirations: Radio Show Personality, TV actress

Details: My background is in public relations, media-buying, and acting, so from budgeting and creative, to production and buying, I have a full understanding of the process that goes into getting our clients’ message out to the consumer. I love working with people and knowing that I have a hand in helping a client’s business grow and thrive.

Free Time: I’m a newlywed, so my free time is most often spent with my favorite person, my husband! I also enjoy hanging out with my girlfriends, reading, and theatre: I’m onstage every chance I get.

Name: ASHLEY VIEBROCK

Title: Account Executive

Childhood Aspirations: To be a “baby” doctor or a stay at home mom

Details: No two days are the same and that’s what I love about my job! There is always something exciting going on; whether it’s commercials, print ads or websites, we are always busy creating new and exciting things for our clients. I like projects that challenge me, and I strive to pay attention to detail. I find it interesting learning about new types of business and discovering ways to help our clients be successful.

Free Time: When I’m not working I love to spend time with my husband! We are always on the go, go, go! My family and friends are everything to me so I try to spend as much time with them as possible. I’m a Georgia fan (Go Dawgs!) and enjoy sporting events and concerts. I love shopping, but I love finding a great bargain even more!

Name: KOREY SWIFT

Title: Administrative Assistant

Childhood Aspirations: Professional Horseback rider or singer

Details: I started as an intern at Mass Media in the summer of 2007 and have been here ever since. I am currently finishing up school at Augusta Technical College where I am studying Media Communications. Here at Mass Media I do everything from administrative work and answering phones to Graphic Design. My Favorite part of my job is the people I work with and the atmosphere, we all get along so well. I get to do what I love while spending time with people who are hilarious and entertaining, we seem to all complement each others’ strengths and help to build off of our weaknesses. If you’ve ever been in our office for any amount of time you know how crazy it can get, but our craziness and the the ability to laugh things off is what keeps us going.

Free Time: I grew up at the lake so there is where I like to spend my time outside of work, relaxing and hanging out with friends and family, and just over all enjoying life, I love to laugh, joke, and be spontaneous. Some of my hobbies are photography, art, and water sports like waterskiing and wakboarding.

Name: HEATHER DANIEL

Title: Web Coordinator

Childhood Aspirations: Ninja Turtle or Power Ranger

Details: I get to do a little bit of everything and I love it! As a Mass Media Marketing newbie, I’ve been taking advantage of being able to learn about all the different aspects of advertising and marketing. My favorite part of working at Mass Media Marketing is being sneaky and taking photos of everyone for the Facebook page.

Free Time: I spend most of my time eating, sleeping, reading nerdy books and watching my favorite television shows like 30 Rock, The Office and Dexter. When I’m not doing that, I’m playing drums in my band Soapbar. When I decide to get athletic, I like to play soccer, tennis, and basketball and I occasionally bike at the canal. Oh and I try to make someone laugh everyday. Even if it’s at me.