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Matthew Kearney, President & Chief Executive Officer 
Matthew KearneyPresident & Chief Executive OfficerSince joining Screenvision in 2002, Matthew Kearney has helped grow the organization from a newly formed joint venture to one of the country’s Top 100 media and entertainment companies. Under his leadership, Screenvision has dramatically grown its network and broadened its offerings while establishing a culture of innovation and creativity. As President, CEO and Board Member, Kearney sets the overall direction and strategy for the company. During his tenure, Screenvision has become of one the leading innovators in the industry, offering advertisers multiple platforms to reach and engage consumers and pioneering many cinema “firsts,” including the first live ad in cinema, the first 3D ad, the first mobile coupon redemption network and the first interactive polling and gaming program. Kearney has also expanded Screenvision’s content offerings, both by establishing a programming services division to help movie exhibitors attract new audiences and expand profitability during off-peak hours, and by inking long-term deals with marquee entertainment, media and sports organizations, such as NASCAR, to provide moviegoers with relevant, entertaining preshow content. Kearney’s guidance has helped transform cinema advertising from a small fragmented industry to one of the most highly measured, impactful and trusted national media. He was instrumental in working with Nielsen Media to develop CinemaCumeTM, the industry's first comprehensive measurement application for reach and frequency of moviegoing audiences. And as founding chairman and president of the Cinema Advertising Council, the industry's trade association, Kearney drove the industry to develop proprietary tools that standardize cinema audience measurement. Throughout his career, Kearney has quickly distinguished himself as a key strategist and inspired contributor. Prior to joining Screenvision, he was a member of the Carlton Communications team responsible for business development. Demonstrating initiative from the start, Kearney developed Carlton into a major rights owner, acquiring the film and TV libraries of Rank and ITC and Bob Geldoff’s Planet 24, producer of Big Breakfast and the first major reality show, Survivor. Kearney was also responsible for Carlton’s entry into cinema advertising and its launch of entertainment-destination and search engine sites, including Ask Jeeves UK. Kearney left Carlton as head of its new media division and an officer of the company. Prior to his move to media and entertainment, he worked at British Aerospace and leading UK private equity firm 3i Plc. He holds a BSc degree in Aeronautical Engineering from Manchester University and an MBA from London Business School. A UK national, Kearney moved to the US in 2002. He enjoys spending time with his family, running and playing tennis, following his soccer team, and, of course, going to the cinema and theatre.
Steve DeLorenzoChief Operating Officer & Chief Financial OfficerDeLorenzo, who joined Screenvision in 2006, provides strategic guidance to Screenvision's executive committee on all financial and operational matters and oversees finance, campaign management, operations, technology, and human resources. DeLorenzo, has extensive experience in media and entertainment having most recently served as COO and CFO for GT Brands, LLC (dba Good Times Entertainment) where he was responsible for finance and operations and led the respective sales of GT Brands entertainment business to Gaiam, Inc. and GT Brands merchandising services business to The Handleman Company. Prior to his tenure at GT Brands, DeLorenzo served as the COO and CFO of Zagat Survey and Corporate Controller of CMP Media, Inc. and served as a senior manager in PricewaterhouseCoopers’ business assurance practice. DeLorenzo holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Iona College and is a Certified Public Accountant.
Michael ChicoExecutive Vice President, Sales and MarketingChico is responsible for overseeing all of Screenvision’s National, Regional and Local sales in New York, Los Angeles, Detroit, Dallas and Chicago -- one of the largest sales forces in the media industry, with approximately 150 full time account executives. As EVP of Sales and Marketing, Chico identifies and launches new product and service offerings and oversees Screenvision’s overall sales and marketing strategy. Chico is also a member of the CAC (Cinema Advertising Council), the OAAA (Outdoor Advertising Association of America), and the OVAB (Out of Home Video Advertising Bureau). Prior to joining Screenvision in 2007, Chico was Executive Vice President of Advertising Sales for Madison Square Garden, Inc. A senior member of the company’s management team, Chico was responsible for overseeing the MSG and Fox Sports Net New York networks, as well as signage, integrated marketing and naming rights for the theater at Madison Square Garden, Radio City Music Hall and the Beacon Theater. Additionally, he has served on the senior sales management teams of the NBC television stations (Senior Vice President of East Coast Sales) and the ABC television stations (Vice President, Integrated Sales, New Media Sales and Regional Sports Sales) as well as Vice President, Integrated Sales at ESPN. Chico earned a Bachelors of Science degree from Ramapo College of New Jersey, where he currently serves on the Board of Advisors.
Darryl SchafferExecutive Vice President, Exhibitor RelationsSchaffer is responsible for overseeing Screenvision's network of exhibitor partners which totals over 15,000 screens nationwide, and is comprised of over 155 exhibitors. Schaffer is also responsible for the growth of the network and most recently Screenvision's exhibitor network was strengthened through the signing of long-term contracts with Frank Theatres, Marcus Theatres, Movie Tavern Partners, Rave Motion Pictures, Reading International, Southern Theatres and Studio Movie Grill. Under Schaffer's direction, Screenvision's Digital network is growing rapidly. Screenvision has 31 key partners and the Digital Preshow is currently exhibited on over 6,500 screens and will expand another 1,000 screens installed in the coming months. Additionally, Schaffer oversees the Screenvision Programming Network activities. Schaffer has been with Screenvision for 20 years, and has held various positions across the company. Schaffer holds a Bachelors Degree in Marketing and Art History from Syracuse University.
John MissaleChief Technology OfficerMissale is responsible for managing all of Screenvision’s technology initiatives and strategies. Missale also lends his multimedia development experience to creating and implementing new media and digital offerings for Screenvision, expanding its service platforms. Prior to joining Screenvision, Missale held various senior management and consulting positions such as Vice President of Operations and Engineering at Time Warner Cable and Time Inc. New Media where for 15 years he advised on advanced Internet and Television technologies and created new technology products and services. Under his leadership, Time Warner launched Time Warner Home Theater, Quantum, New York One News, The News Exchange ITV, Pathfinder, Roadrunner and was on the team that received the 1996 Technical Emmy Award for AML fiber. Missale was also the President and founder of Rant Technology, Inc., which provided project and product management, strategy, ITV services, Digital Content Distribution Networks and web development services. Missale has also held a management position at Deloitte Consulting L.L.P. consulting on broadband strategies, high level product development and functionality, advanced interactive advertising, and IPTV system technology for their media and entertainment consulting sector.
Loren Venturi-MillerSenior Vice President, National and Regional SalesVenturi-Miller is responsible for the strategic direction of the company’s national and regional sales efforts as well as overseeing the respective teams in New York, Los Angeles, Detroit, Dallas and Chicago. She is responsible for the development of engaging cinema advertising platforms as well as the advancement of long-term relationships with key accounts. Prior to being appointed Senior Vice President, Venturi-Miller held various positions within the company including Director of National Sales and Vice President of Partnership Sales. Prior to Screenvision, Venturi-Miller held a variety of executive marketing and sales positions with Hachette Filipacchi Publishing.
Andrew BlackerSenior Vice President, MarketingBlacker is responsible for all marketing and research strategy including branding, sales initiatives, public relations and advertising. His extensive experience in media and the digital space provides strategic insight to support the company’s core cinema advertising business. Prior to joining Screenvision, Blacker was Vice President at Discovery Communications in the Commerce Division where he oversaw marketing, online/offline promotions and new business strategy & development. Previous to Discovery, he was Director of AOL Networks Marketing and Strategy group and was the Director of Creative Development including custom publishing for advertisers and content partners. Blacker also served as the Vice President, Sales & Marketing at Ebrick.com and managed InfoSeek Corporation’s Business Development and various sales efforts. Blacker started his career at Hearst New Media & Technology. Blacker graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in English and Small Business Development from Cornell University.
James DolanSenior Vice President, Finance & AccountingDolan is responsible for managing the Screenvision's accounting & finance organization. Prior to joining Screenvision in 2000, Dolan served as Financial Controller of IllusionFusion LLC for 5 years where he was instrumental in the growth of this interactive service company, which included many startup production and post production studios throughout the US. James holds a degree in Accounting and Finance from The Institute of Technology in Ireland and is an ACCA member.
Matt FriedlandSenior Vice President, Campaign Management & OperationsFriedland manages the Campaign Management and Operations processes, which includes forecasting, inventory, scheduling, production, creative services, distribution, and posting. With more than 15 years of experience in direct response and digital media industries, Friedland navigates Screenvision’s inventory strategies and workflow processes for the company including campaign evaluation, scheduling decisions, and channel evaluations. Prior to joining Screenvision in 2005, Friedland managed advertising and direct response product inventory and operations for major web portals with Interactive Search Holdings (now part of Inter-Active Corp.). In this role, Friedland represented the properties in the IAB for CAN SPAM (Group Leader) developing several iterations of inventory optimization and measurement applications for the company. Previous to Search Holdings, Friedland was an online direct response and media products account executive for Excite.com. Friedland graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Communications & English from The University of Delaware and holds a Masters of Business Administration from The University of Connecticut.
Rebecca HartmanSenior Vice President, Direct SalesHartman is responsible for managing Screenvision Direct which specializes in local advertising sales nationwide and has offices in Arizona, California, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, New York, Tennessee, and Texas -- comprised of a sales staff of over 100 employees. Hartman is responsible for generating revenue from local advertising on 10,000 screens in over 1,200 movie theatres across the country, creating local sales strategies, and creating new product opportunities for the company. Prior to being appointed Senior Vice President, Hartman has held various positions within the company starting as a Sales Representative, Sales Director, Vice President of Eastern Region, Vice President of Integrated Strategies and Vice President for the Midwest Region.
Brian KeysSenior Vice President, General Counsel, Corporate SecretaryWith over a decade of media industry experience, Keys directs Screenvision's corporate legal matters, including advertising sales, mergers and acquisitions, contract negotiations and content licensing. Prior to joining Screenvision in June 2006, Keys served as an executive of Time Warner Inc., where he provided legal services for America Online, Inc., Warner Music Group, and the Time Warner corporate parent company. His responsibilities at Time Warner included negotiating agreements for digital content distribution, commercial contracts, interactive marketing, e-commerce, employment matters, and mergers and acquisitions transactions. A native of California, Keys graduated from Stanford Law School in 1994, and received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration from the Haas School of Business at the University of California at Berkeley in 1991.
George NajarianSenior Vice President, Human ResourcesNajarian oversees all aspects of Human Resources which include staffing, employee relations and development, compensation, benefits, training, organizational development and design. He is also responsible for company facilitations and operations. Prior to joining Screenvision in 2004, Najarian held a management position at Sirius Satellite Radio where he was responsible for staffing, benefits and overall human resources management for the company. He was also responsible for talent management initiatives, which focused on employee selection processes, development, assessment, retention and succession planning around key competencies. Najarian holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from McGill University.
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