Dan is the president and managing creative director of Abbey Mecca. He is responsible for day-to-day management of the agency and provides the agency’s clients with branding, positioning and creative strategies. He has more than 20 years of branding, advertising and marketing communications experience.
Melissa is is Vice President of Media. Joining Abbey Mecca in 2006, Melissa has more than 17 years of experience in media management and has held various positions in the media department. She oversees research, planning, buying and post-buy analysis for both traditional and digital advertising campaigns for agency clients. Melissa has been instrumental in building the digital advertising capabilities for Abbey Mecca and has brought significant value to the media services the agency provides to clients. As Vice President, Melissa also serves on the agency management committee.
Paul is the agency’s lead designer working on communications for print, to package design to digital and web projects. With more than 10 years of experience in visual communications, Paul has the ability to develop visual campaigns across multiple channels. As a designer and art director, Paul’s work has been recognized for creative excellence.
Taylor Braisted is the Director of Content Marketing with over seven years of experience. Specializing in strategic content creation and brand development, Taylor excels at driving engagement and growth through innovative marketing strategies. Passionate about storytelling, Taylor is dedicated to crafting compelling narratives that resonate with audiences.
Zach is the Director of Performance Marketing at Abbey Mecca. He has a background in influencer marketing, content marketing, and strategic partnerships. A graduate of Harvard University and former Varsity Lightweight rower, he now leads Abbey Mecca’s data-driven marketing initiatives, helping clients turn creative strategy into measurable growth.
A graduate of Ithaca College with a bachelor of science degree in Cinema Production, Liam is an experienced video editor and producer with a passion for crafting compelling visual stories. His background includes branded content, commercial production, long-form narratives and post Production supervision. Liam is driven to bring creativity to life by producing visually striking and emotionally resonant work that leaves a lasting impression. For his work, Liam has been recognized with the Tim Russert Media Career award from the Buffalo Broadcasters Association, and received a Telly award for excellence in video production.
Elizabeth is a Content Marketing Intern at Abbey Mecca and a student of Advertising and Public Relations at St. Bonaventure University. She is eager to bring creativity, strategic thinking, and strong communication skills to every project she works on. She is passionate about learning and growing within the fields of marketing and content creation.
Since joining Abbey Mecca in 2020, Belle has established the standard for unconditional love and happiness toward coworkers and visitors alike. With her wagging tail and boundless enthusiasm, Belle brings a whole new meaning to the term "pawsitive workplace." Belle may not have a traditional resume, but her credentials as a professional happiness ambassador are unmatched. With a keen sense of empathy and an unwavering commitment to spreading joy, Belle ensures that every member of the team feels valued and appreciated.
