Our Leadership
The Asher Team of Advertising & Marketing Experts
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Tom BorneCEOhttps://asheragency.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/tom_borne_large_0.jpg
The key to our unprecedented growth and expansion? Tom’s ability to juggle. He deftly manages operations, keeps everyone laser-focused on strategic direction and, somewhat surprisingly, still makes himself available to every client. Tom is an Indiana University graduate with a master’s from the School of Public Environmental Affairs.
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Kara KelleyPresidenthttps://asheragency.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/kara_wasson_large.jpg
Since joining Asher in 2007, Kara has been a leader on the SUBWAY® account. Recently, she’s overseen expansion that has seen the agency grow from servicing 23 to 61 SUBWAY® markets. Kara’s clients appreciate her amazing quick service restaurant knowledge, her positive attitude and willingness to go the extra mile.
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Anthony JulianoVP, General Managerhttps://asheragency.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/anthony_juliano_large.jpg
Our resident marketing and social media strategist, Anthony has a streamlined approach to work: find the right strategy, the right message and the right channel to reach a specific audience. Anthony has completed two master’s degrees. He’s taught college classes. Run five marathons. And he’s just getting started.
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Kelly GayerVP, Creative Directorhttps://asheragency.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/kelly_large.jpg
This is actually Kelly’s second term as Creative Director at Asher. During his first, successful 10-year run he rose from Art Director to the helm of the creative department. His entrepreneurial spirit led him to strike out and found Smartguys Advertising & Design. We had to have him back. So, in 2012, we bought his agency.
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Dan SchroeterVP, Creative Directorhttps://asheragency.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/dan_schroeter_large.jpg
A native Detroiter, Dan worked at McCann-Erickson and Bozell before becoming Creative Director of the $500 million Dodge national retail account at BBDO. His work has been honored in the London International Awards, the Kelly Awards, New York Festivals, National ADDY Awards and the Detroit CADDY Awards.
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Jill BrownSenior VP, Media Directorhttps://asheragency.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/jill_brown_large.jpg
As a 20-year veteran of the media wars Jill keenly manages Asher’s media team. She applies her expert talents in local, regional, national and international media on behalf of all of our clients. Jill continually educates herself to stay current in the complicated nuances of an ever-changing media landscape.
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Karen RichterVP, CFOhttps://asheragency.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/karen_richter_large.jpg
She may be unlike any CPA you’ve met in that she has a personality. Of course. Karen is also the sound voice behind each and every tough decision we make at Asher. She considers timing, opportunities, risks, goals and, of course, the costs while ensuring Asher makes smart business and monetary decisions.
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Margaret DavidsonVP, Strategic Developmenthttps://asheragency.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/margaret_large-1.jpg
A skilled manager who’s leading the charge in our Indianapolis office. Margaret polished her advertising skills at MZD Advertising, where she rose to become an agency Partner. She was the CMO at the Indiana State Fair before joining Asher. Margaret is a past president of the Indiana Federation of Advertising Agencies.
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Steve MorrisonVP, General Managerhttps://asheragency.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/steve_morrison_large_0.jpg
The latest addition to our leadership team, Steve is the force behind the strategies and marketing plans developed for our West Virginia clients. His diverse skills include a strong background in financial services, retail, industrial and food service advertising. Steve holds a BA in journalism from West Virginia University.
Our People
We come from far and wide. Armed with amazing skill sets. Valuable experiences. And unique personalities.