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Tom Saba - President |
| A native of Bakersfield, Tom received a bachelor of science degree in marketing from California State University Bakersfield. He worked for a few years at KBAK TV as an advertising account rep before co-founding his own agency, Positive Promotions, in 1984. Creative Concepts/Saba Agency was founded in 1989. Tom lives in Bakersfield with his wife and two children. He also enjoys running marathons and painting. tom@sabaagency.com |
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Tom Thompson - Account Executive |
| Tom Thompson, a native of Shafter, is a graduate of Bakersfield College. After college, he served three years with Uncle Sam then completed a twenty year career in finance before joining the Creative Concepts family in 2000. Tom has been our Top Producer in Sales from 2002-2007 and resides in Bakersfield with his family. tomt@sabaagency.com |
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Peter Recicar - Account Executive |
| Originally from Czechoslovakia, Peter holds a doctorate in Art and is fluent in 5 languages. He taught for 6 years before becoming a graphic designer for the movie industry in Czechoslovakia. In his free time, Peter enjoys spending time with his wife, Kathy and their son, Ryan. peter@sabaagency.com |
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Ian Perry - Account Executive |
| Ian has joined the Creative Concepts team after working alongside the company for many years. He has 22 years of experience in the recognition apparel industry and has fostered innovation in the DTG and Embroidery industry for the last 10 years. Ian enjoys spending time with his wife and two boys and generally enjoys the creative process. His hobbies are cooking and travel. ian@sabaagency.com |
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Jeri Merlo Schueler - Manager of Sales/Media Division |
| Jeri has worked in all aspects of local advertising for over 34 years and joined Saba Agency after a 29 year career with The Bakersfield Californian newspaper. She is responsible for servicing existing accounts as well as new account acquistion and development of the agency's media/marketing placement services. She also plans and coordinates special events for clients. In her spare time, Jeri enjoys reading, golfing and shooting. jeri@sabaagency.com |
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Sharon Smith - Account Executive/Media Division |
| Sharon joined the Saba Agency team in 2006 with 6 years of experience in sales and marketing. Prior to that, Sharon worked as an Account Executive for local Radio stations. She is responsible for acquiring new accounts, managing existing clients as well as creating and implementing Saba Agency's strategic media and marketing plans. Sharon is a sports enthusiast, loves music, and being a Mom to her 3 children. sharon@sabaagency.com |
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Cathy Berthiaume - Creative Services Director |
| Before coming to Saba Agency, Cathy founded and operated her own design firm, Delaney Graphics. With an extensive background in design, printing and advertising, she came to Saba Agency in 1996 where she first managed the art department, then was promoted to the position of Creative Services Director. Her design work has earned her numerous awards both locally and nationwide, including several Addy awards given by the Kern County Ad Club. When at home, Cathy enjoys spending time with her family as well as gardening, reading and traveling. cathy@sabaagency.com |
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Carlos Salinas - Graphic Designer |
| Carlos comes to Creative Concepts/Saba Agency with an extensive background in graphic design. His experience includes designing trade show displays and events as well as designing print and web as marketing director for a local mortgage company. In his spare time, Carlos enjoys cooking, and spending time with his family and friends. production@sabaagency.com |
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Deen Foxx - Web Developer |
| Deen began working with Saba Agency in mid 2009 as a web designer/developer. He has an extensive background in web development and previously served as Chief Technical Officer at a web hosting company in Orange County. Deen currently holds an Associates Degree and is finalizing his Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics at CSUB. In his spare time, Deen enjoys watching movies and spending time with friends and family. deen@sabaagency.com |
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Emily Wingle - Creative Support |
| Emily graduated from Azusa Pacific University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Cinema Broadcast Arts with an emphasis in Broadcast Journalism. She interned for a Los Angeles PR firm during college then worked in public relations in Memphis, Tennessee. Emily moved back to her home town of Bakersfield in 2009 and joined the Saba Agency team in 2010. In her spare time she enjoys running, anything adventurous, and ministry. emily@sabaagency.com |
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Marilyn Wright - Office Manager/Accounting |
| Marilyn has worked in the bookkeeping/administerial field since 1986. After graduating from college, she began her career in Professional Accounting and joined Creative Concepts/Saba Agency in 2007. In her spare time Marilyn enjoys gardening, upholstery and spending time with her children and grandchildren. marilyn@sabaagency.com |
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Becky Ponce - Sales Administrative Assistant |
| Becky is a native of Whitter, California who moved to Kern County in 1995. She has worked in clerical and secretarial positions for many years and went back to school in 1998 to receive an accounting certificate. Becky joined Creative Concepts in 2000 as a sales assistant/administrative assistant. During her free time, she enjoys spending time with friends, watching and playing sports: baseball, basketball, football and volleyball. bponce@sabaagency.com |
