2009 BizMark Winners

Lifetime Achievement Award

Roger Linville

PPG Industries, Inc.

Roger Linville joined PPG’s Corporate Communications department as an audio-visual producer in 1980. With degrees from Florida State University and Indiana University in Fine Arts, Psychology, and Instructional Design, Roger not only also spent time at PPG in the Glass business unit where he managed communications for their automotive and aircraft glass businesses. In 2001, Roger transferred back to the Corporate Communications department. His responsibilities included tradeshow management and corporate meetings, providing media relations resources for many of PPG’s businesses, development of marketing communications business plans, managing the global corporate identity system and producing the corporate video. Roger retired from PPG in 2009 and lives with his wife, Janet in Mt. Lebanon, Pennsylvania.

Business-to-Business Marketer of the Year

Steve Oslica

Pittsburgh Corning Corporation

As Director of Marketing for Pittsburgh Corning Corporation, Steve is responsible for global marketing and strategic accounts. Over the past year, Steve has overseen the development of a new, global brand identity as well as revamped advertising, print collateral, Web site and public relations strategies. Steve joined Pittsburgh Corning in 1995 and has more than 28 years of sales and marketing experience.

Business-to-Business Advertiser of the Year

Thomas F. Hoffman

CONSOL Energy Inc.

Tom Hoffman is responsible for public and community relations for CONSOL Energy Inc. Hoffman is the company’s chief communications officer to all external audiences and assists other department heads with internal communication. He is responsible for corporate brand and reputation communications. Hoffman also shares responsibility for developing and communicating CONSOL’s strategic objectives in government and business policy.

e-Marketer of the Year

Kim Tarquinio

Pipitone Group

Kim is responsible for the strategic management of the Pipitone Group’s key accounts and account teams while ensuring that client objectives are met or exceeded. Kim has a thorough understanding of clients online and offline business objectives, budgets and revenue goals and utilizes this understanding to develop effective and efficient client marketing plans and recommendations. Managing a team that is passionate about delivering superior client results requires Kim’s 10 plus years of management, mentoring and leadership. Kim has a B.A. in English Literature from Wheaton College, where she graduated Magna Cum Laude and was elected to Phi Beta Kappa.

Public Relations Practitioner of the Year

Pattie Sullivan

Euro RSCG Worldwide PR

Since joining Euro RSCG Worldwide PR in 1997, Sullivan has worked with the American Chemistry Council, Bayer MaterialScience, Filene’s Basement, General Nutrition Centers, Heinz North America and Emerson Process Management. Her experience runs the gamut from product launches and special event organization to competitive strategic analysis and counseling, technical writing and everything in between. Pattie graduated cum laude from Duquesne University (1987) with a bachelor’s degree in journalism and a minor in business. She is a member of the Public Relations Society of America and International Association of Business Communicators.

Advertising Agency Employee of the Year

Kim Tarquinio

Pipitone Group

Kim is responsible for the strategic management of the Pipitone Group’s key accounts and account teams while ensuring that client objectives are met or exceeded. Kim has a thorough understanding of clients online and offline business objectives, budgets and revenue goals and utilizes this understanding to develop effective and efficient client marketing plans and recommendations. Managing a team that is passionate about delivering superior client results requires Kim’s 10 plus years of management, mentoring and leadership. Kim has a B.A. in English Literature from Wheaton College, where she graduated Magna Cum Laude and was elected to Phi Beta Kappa.

Production Supplier of the Year

Rod Herrmann, Jr.

Herrmann Printing

Rod Herrmann, Jr. has 25 years experience in every aspect of the print communication business. He is President and the third generation leader of Herrmann Printing & Litho, Inc., which has been serving the Pittsburgh area for 60 years. Rod holds several business degrees and an MBA. He and his wife, Adina, are enjoying their 11th year and raising two beautiful daughters.

Media Representative of the Year

Lisa Naugle

Key Communications

Lisa has over 20 years experience in magazine advertising sales that encompasses both consumer in B2B. Since joining Key Communications in 1996, she has contributed to the many successes of USGlass Magazine and participated in the development of several spin-off publications relating to the glass and metal industry. Her primary focus is strengthening print and electronic advertising sales through targeted marketing solutions.

Fast Tracker of the Year

Lauren Annibale

Yearick-Millea

Since joining Y-M in 2005, Lauren has gained valuable experience offering support on a variety of b-to-b accounts such as PPG Industries and Harbison-Walker Refractories. She is currently responsible for event planning and trade show support, writing, media relations, photography and marketing activities for multiple clients. A graduate of Westminster College, Lauren holds a degree in Public Relations with a minor in Broadcast Communications.

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