Jacquie Maggio
With a passion for brand building, smart marketing and fostering long-lasting partnerships, Jacquie spends her career driving revenue growth for both industry-leading and startup companies in sports and entertainment, packaged goods, agriculture, real estate and many other industry sectors. Brands that she has built or influenced include the New York Yankees, New York Knicks, New York Rangers, Madison Square Garden, Red Lobster Restaurants, Perdue Farms Chicken, ALL Laundry Detergent, M&M/Mars, AgroFresh and Fresh Inset to name a few.
As CEO of PFG Marketing, Jacquie strives to foster a culture of creativity, ingenuity and teamwork with her amazing colleagues. She thrives on partnering with clients and delivering value that extends beyond traditional expectations.
Lisa De Virgilio
Driven by a commitment to optimizing operations and exceeding client expectations, Lisa is dedicated to enhancing efficiency and fueling progress across all facets of business. With extensive experience in streamlining processes, she has worked with clients across diverse industries, including education, automotive, transportation, utility, insurance and textile.
As the COO of PFG Marketing, Lisa is responsible for overseeing operational workflows while maintaining a strong focus on delivering exceptional results for clients. She prioritizes collaborating with the talented team at PFG to ensure every client’s vision is realized with precision and excellence.
Alex Carranza
Alex is a seasoned marketing and branding expert with an extensive background in digital marketing, content strategy, and campaign execution. She specializes in crafting compelling brand identities, optimizing SEO strategies, and driving customer engagement through innovative digital campaigns.
With a strong background in industries such as retail, eCommerce, agriculture, food and beverage, health and fitness, real estate, and consumer goods, she excels at bringing brands to the digital forefront. With a data-driven approach and a passion for storytelling, Alex helps our clients transform into industry leaders while delivering measurable results.
Deanna Schuly
With a keen eye for detail and a passion for orchestrating seamless experiences, Deanna is an accomplished Director of Meetings, Events, and Trade Shows. With over 20+ years of expertise in event planning, logistics management, and strategic execution, she has successfully led high-profile conferences, corporate gatherings, and trade expos that have a lasting impact.
With a strong background in vendor relations, contract negotiations, and attendee engagement strategies, Deanna specializes in creating engaging environments that foster networking, education, and brand growth. From overseeing end-to-end event logistics to negotiating with vendors and managing large-scale budgets, she ensures that every aspect aligns with organizational objectives and exceeds stakeholder expectations. Whether leading a global trade show or an intimate executive summit, Deanna brings creativity, professionalism, and a results-driven mindset to every event.
Paul Gilliam
Paul is an accomplished Art Director and Creative Director with over two decades of experience spanning the cosmetics, education, agriculture, produce, pharmaceutical and freelance design industries. He has led cross-functional creative teams—including in-house photographers, videographers and data specialists—developing visually compelling campaigns from concept to execution. His unique ability to bridge the gap between data driven and creative driven design, allows for visually impactful work that also hits the mark and achieves measurable results. With advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, typography, website design, and data-informed marketing strategy, Paul has driven high-impact product launches, earning placement with major retailers such as Amazon, Walmart, Target, Sephora, Walgreens, Rite Aid, CVS, QVC, and HSN.
As a hands-on leader, Paul excels in campaign development, data influenced design, email marketing strategy, and brand identity refinement. His ability to merge creative vision with strategic execution has made him a trusted Creative Director who consistently delivers exceptional results for our clients. Outside of work, Paul is an avid soccer enthusiast and passionate traveler, drawing creative inspiration from diverse cultures. He finds his greatest motivation in his family—his wife, son, and two daughters—who remain at the center of everything he does.
