The James G. Elliott Co. is more than a traditional, independent advertising sales rep firm. The company is structured and managed in much the same way as the national sales operation of a larger publishing company. And we can attract and retain the same professional talent as those companies because we are able to offer similar Fortune 500-type employee programs and benefits. If you have an overflow situation or just need help, please call Jim Elliott at (213) 624-0900 x1514 or email him directly at j.elliott@jamesgelliott.com.
Management:
JAMES G. ELLIOTT, President
(213) 624-0900, Ext. 1514
j.elliott@jamesgelliott.com
Jim Elliott has over 30 years experience in the advertising industry. Before founding the James G. Elliott Co., Inc. in 1984, he held numerous executive positions, including Director of Field Services at CBS Magazines and Western Advertising Manager for Road & Track Magazine. Mr. Elliott has also been the president of the Magazine Representative Association of Southern California, is the former chairman of the board of the Don Bosco Technical Institute and serves on several industry boards and committees. In addition, he serves as Charter Advisory Board Member of the Magazine Innovation Center at The University of Mississippi's Meek School of Journalism and New Media.
DENNIS CONNAUGHTON, Corporate General Manager / Eastern Sales Director
(212) 588-9200, Ext. 1332
d.connaughton@jamesgelliott.com
Dennis Connaughton, General Manager of the Elliott Company, is responsible for the daily operations of the organization. Prior to joining the company in 2001, he was President of Zephyr Marketing Group. Previously, Dennis was with Times Mirror Magazines, Inc., where he held a number of executive positions including that of Publisher of Field & Stream Magazine. His earlier career was spent in account management at several major advertising agencies, the last being Campbell-Ewald Advertising where he was Senior Vice-President responsible for the Chevrolet Truck account.
JUNE C. LOUGH, Marketing Director, Creative Services
(212) 588-9200, Ext. 1337
j.lough@jamesgelliott.com
June Lough came to The Elliott Company five years ago from Kiplinger’s Personal Finance, where she was Marketing Director of Creative Services and Sales Development Director. Prior to that she was a Marketing Manager for Magazine Services Inc. (a subsidiary of Kiplinger’s) that provided sales representation for multiple magazines. She has done marketing/creative work for Kiplinger’s, MyBusiness, Ivy League Network, Private Clubs, Movieline, Budget Travel, and many others.
JOSEPH RAFAEL, West Coast Manager
(213) 624-0900, Ext. 1205
j.rafael@jamesgelliott.com
Joe Rafael is the former Vice President of Sales at APG Media. Prior to that endeavor, he was Group Publisher of the Truck Group for PRIMEDIA’s Automotive & Enthusiast Group. He joined the James G. Elliott Co., Inc. in 2010.
JOSEPH WHOLLEY, Midwest Manager
(312) 236-4900, Ext. 1102
j.wholley@jamesgelliott.com
Joe Wholley has sold national consumer, trade and association publications throughout his sales career. Mr. Wholley has been with the James G. Elliott Co. since 2008 and currently is the Midwest Regional Manager. He is a member of the Chicago Magazine Association and the Chicago Interactive Marketing Association.
LESLIE PALMER, Detroit Manager
(248) 530-0300, Ext. 1401
l.palmer@jamesgelliott.com
Leslie Palmer is an advertising sales professional with over 15 years experience selling local and national publications. Ms. Palmer worked for Flavin Associates representing publishers from American Express Publishing, Rodale and the AARP. She was also the first Detroit Manager for Parenting Magazine covering the Michigan/Ohio territory. She is a member of the Detroit Magazine Representatives Association and the Adcraft Club of Detroit.
VICTOR AVALOS, Director of Information Services
(213) 624-0900, Ext. 1234
v.avalos@jamesgelliott.com
Victor Avalos is the Director of Information Services at the Elliott Company responsible for the maintenance, support, development, design and procurement of all systems and solutions. Mr. Avalos has spent 15 years in various management and technical positions at a number of companies including Kravitz & Associates and Security First Group, a Met Life Company.