Who We Are
Strategic thinkers. Creative problem-solvers. Real people.


Zack Meuschke
CEO / Co-Founder
Zack founded Corkboard Concepts after a career that took him from selling coupon books as an intern, to building the local newspaper’s first digital advertising team, to cable TV’s first digital team. As CEO and Co-Founder, he loves getting to know the diverse people and businesses Corkboard works with, and finds his greatest reward working closely with employees and making a real difference for the businesses they serve.
What is your go-to coffee order?
Iced Americano Black
What’s one thing you won’t stop yapping about?
My family, golf, professional sports, something funny I saw on the internet
How would you describe your job to a 5 year old?
I help people at my company when they they need help with what they’re working on, and I’m also responsible for the boring paperwork that’s necessary
What do you like to do outside of work?
Spend time with my family, golf, work around the house, hang out with friends.


Jordan Atchison
CMO / Co-Founder
Jordan is the dedicated CMO for Corkboard Concepts. His 15+ years in marketing have taken him from his own ecommerce ventures to freelance work, local media, and now Corkboard, where he loves working with clients across every industry — one call with a small business owner, the next with a healthcare marketing team. He holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Marketing.
What is your go-to coffee order?
Americano. Nothing fancy – just the coffee/espresso taste!
What’s one thing you won’t stop yapping about?
Claude.
How would you describe your job to a 5 year old?
You know those ads that make you mad while watching YouTube? Well, that’s what I do … and they’re called commercials.
What do you like to do outside of work?
Travel


Tom Connelly
President
Tom is Corkboard’s growth-focused and personable President, bringing decades of leadership and expertise in the digital media world. His marketing journey started at just 15, when a school project led him to a book on advertising, and he’s since built a career in sales, client relations, and leadership across the publisher, ad tech, and agency sides of the industry. Since 2025, he’s been helping Corkboard grow — overseeing operations and fostering collaboration every step of the way.
What is your go-to coffee order?
High quality drip coffee, black (but with a drop of milk on the weekends)
What’s one thing you won’t stop yapping about?
Food!
How would you describe your job to a 5 year old?
I talk to other kids all day about things like YouTube, TikTok, and TV. Sometimes we talk about cookies and robots.
What do you like to do outside of work?
Traveling, cooking, seeing live music, occasionally playing music, boating


Vlad Zoric
Web Developer
Vlad brings 13+ years of experience in web development and digital operations across PHP, JavaScript, WordPress, and Shopify. Before joining Corkboard, he led cross-functional teams of 40+ across a 120+ site, 5-app portfolio generating roughly $6M in annual revenue. He loves the freedom Corkboard gives him to focus on doing good work instead of watching the clock, and thrives on the variety of solving different problems for different clients.
What is your go-to coffee order?
Triple espresso with a spoon of sugar and a splash of milk.
What’s one thing you won’t stop yapping about?
Food and cooking, I’ll happily go on about a good meal or recipe way longer than anyone asked, or Coffee.
How would you describe your job to a 5 year old?
I build websites, like building with blocks, but the blocks are on a computer and millions of people can visit what I make.
What do you like to do outside of work?
Outside of work I’m still usually on the move, the gym is my go-to, it’s tiring but it relaxes me. I also love just sitting in peace and quiet, staring off and doing nothing for a while. Honestly though, I’m rarely fully ‘off’, I’m usually thinking about the next thing to build or to work on.


Tom Lorenzi
Ad Operations Manager
Tom is Corkboard’s Ad Operations Manager. He started his career as a Campaign Manager at Comcast Advertising, was promoted to Supervisor of Campaign Management, and then joined Corkboard, where he enjoys leading his team and helping them find solutions.
What is your go-to coffee order?
Ice Coffee with Cream
What’s one thing you won’t stop yapping about?
Sports
How would you describe your job to a 5 year old?
Making marketing happen
What do you like to do outside of work?
Hangout with friends, family and my dog Winnie


Olivia Ferrante
Content Team Manager
Olivia is our Content Team Manager. Before stepping into leadership, she had worked within each team here, so she has a good sense of how everything fits together and how to keep her team pointed in the right direction. Graduating from Penn State with a degree in Business, Marketing, and Management, she’s naturally curious and always eager to learn new skills. She likes using that to lead her team to work smarter and stay connected to the bigger picture. Her favorite part of Corkboard is the company’s flexibility and family-like culture.
What is your go-to coffee order?
Iced latte in the summer, cappuccino in the winter, but always dairy-free!
What’s one thing you won’t stop yapping about?
My fluffy, orange, angel baby kitty, KEVIN
How would you describe your job to a 5 year old?
I help businesses become popular so everyone knows about them!
What do you like to do outside of work?
I like to bake, travel, and find new boutiques and cafes to visit.


Florin Saioc
Creative Specialist
Florin is a self-taught designer with over 10 years of professional experience across graphic design, branding, motion graphics, and video editing. Originally trained in kinesiology before falling in love with design, he loves Corkboard’s supportive culture and the moment an idea becomes something real — a happy client, a finished creative, a printed piece.
What is your go-to coffee order?
My go-to coffee order is, depending on the mood, an americano, a cappuccino, or an iced latte with vanilla syrup.
What’s one thing you won’t stop yapping about?
The random little differences between Romanian and English. Words that don’t translate, cultural habits that seem totally normal to me and completely wild to everyone else.
How would you describe your job to a 5 year old?
I make pictures and videos that help tell people about cool things. I try to make them pretty and fun so people like what they see.
What do you like to do outside of work?
Eat, travel, spend time with family, learn new things


Anna Hertrich
Creative Specialist and Website Designer
Anna leads Web Design at Corkboard Concepts. She studied Graphic Design at Pittsburgh Technical College, graduating at the top of her class, and gained experience at Mortgage Connect and KMA Design before joining Corkboard as a Creative Specialist and growing into her current role. She loves the variety of industries Corkboard works with and the flexibility of remote work.
What is your go-to coffee order?
I typically get a spiced Chai tea or Matcha latte with lavender and honey over coffee.
What’s one thing you won’t stop yapping about?
Gardening/houseplants, my geriatric ginger cat, Tammy, gaming, and my most recent craft I’m working on.
How would you describe your job to a 5 year old?
I listen to other people’s ideas and make them look pretty.
What do you like to do outside of work?
Hanging out with friends and family, gardening, gaming of all kinds, crafting, and napping with my cat


Matthew Little
Photographer and Content Specialist
Matthew brings experience across a wide variety of fields, with photography as a constant throughout most of his professional life. He enjoys Corkboard’s flexible schedule and variety of clients, and likes that no two days look the same.
What is your go-to coffee order?
Just a regular coffee. I’m not a complicated person.
What’s one thing you won’t stop yapping about?
Cars and aircraft
How would you describe your job to a 5 year old?
I stop time
What do you like to do outside of work?
Generally something family related or automotive related.


Madison Cassel
Campaign Manager
Madison holds an undergraduate degree and an MBA in Marketing with a concentration in Data Analytics from Saint Joseph’s University, and brings eight years of marketing experience across law, journalism, agency, and fashion. She loves Corkboard’s work-life balance and the constant opportunity to learn something new.
What is your go-to coffee order?
Cortado with oat milk
What’s one thing you won’t stop yapping about?
Running
How would you describe your job to a 5 year old?
When you look something up on the internet and you see a result that says paid or sponsored, that’s what i make
What do you like to do outside of work?
Run, lift, hike, go to concerts, thrift, read and spend time with friends and family


Trevor Stewart
Campaign Manager
Trevor earned his bachelor’s degree in Marketing Management from the University of Akron and worked in ecommerce during and shortly after school. He enjoys the variety of work at Corkboard and the people he works alongside every day.
What is your go-to coffee order?
Cream and sugar
What’s one thing you won’t stop yapping about?
My dog, Apollo
How would you describe your job to a 5 year old?
I make TV commercials but online
What do you like to do outside of work?
I enjoy relaxing and spending time with friends and family, playing video games, disc golfing and going to concerts


Nicole Mason
Client Experience Manager
Nicole leads Corkboard’s Sales, Account Management, and BDR teams. She began her career in print and digital media sales in Pittsburgh before moving to PNC’s Creative Services team, then joined Corkboard’s Sales team in March 2022 and grew into her current role overseeing the Client Experience organization. She loves the variety of her days — leading initiatives, shaping strategy, and helping her teams succeed.
What is your go-to coffee order?
My go to is a sugar free vanilla latte with almond milk.
What’s one thing you won’t stop yapping about?
My pets! I will absolutely find a way to work them into the conversation.
How would you describe your job to a 5 year old?
I talk to a lot of people, make a lot of plans, help three teams get things done, and attend approximately 700 meetings a day!
What do you like to do outside of work?
Usually spending time with friends, family, and my pets. Bonus points if there’s good food involved.


Ilaria Perry
Senior Account Manager
Ilaria is a Senior Account Manager at Corkboard, where she’s spent a little over four years — starting as a Social Media Intern before moving into Account Management. She graduated from Slippery Rock University with a degree in Communication (Integrated Marketing) and a minor in Graphic Design, and loves turning specific client requests into real solutions alongside her team.
What is your go-to coffee order?
Plot twist: I don’t really drink coffee! I’m much more likely to have an iced tea in my hand or an overly fruity energy drink when the day calls for it.
What’s one thing you won’t stop yapping about?
Whatever the latest TV show or movie is. If I watched it, I have thoughts. If you watched it too, prepare to chat!
How would you describe your job to a 5 year old?
I help companies tell people how awesome they are! Me and a bunch of really smart people make ads, websites, and other things that help more people find them.
What do you like to do outside of work?
Outside of work, you’ll usually find me kayaking, exploring somewhere outdoors, trying a new restaurant, reading, or watching a new show or movie.


Callie Beck
Social Media Specialist
Callie has grown Corkboard’s content department to triple its size since joining in June 2023, adding services like content shoots, content optimization, and influencer marketing along the way. She holds a Drone License and a Google Ads Certification, and loves working with a collaborative, supportive team.
What is your go-to coffee order?
Yuck! I’m a Chai or a Matcha person.
What’s one thing you won’t stop yapping about?
Definitely my family cottage in Lake Erie. My absolute favorite place on Earth!
How would you describe your job to a 5 year old?
I take pictures, share people’s stories, and reply to people with kind messages.
What do you like to do outside of work?
Paddleboard, Play Board Games, Listen To Music, and Watch Smosh on YouTube


Anna Porten
Content Specialist
Anna has been with Corkboard for three years, starting as an intern during her senior year of college. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Journalism with a focus in Strategic Communication and Digital Art, and loves Corkboard’s culture of innovation along with her collaborative, supportive coworkers.
What is your go-to coffee order?
Iced Vanilla Latte
What’s one thing you won’t stop yapping about?
My cat Hazel or any TV series I’m currently watching
How would you describe your job to a 5 year old?
I write nice words and clear rules so the computer helper knows our page is the best.
What do you like to do outside of work?
Outside of work, I like to work out, spend time with friends, and travel to see my family.


Lauren Palmer
Account Manager
Lauren graduated from Bloomsburg University with a degree in Marketing Research and Analytics. She loves Corkboard’s people and building relationships with clients, along with strategizing and working alongside her team.
What is your go-to coffee order?
No coffee order
What’s one thing you won’t stop yapping about?
My dog Henry
How would you describe your job to a 5 year old?
I help businesses make a really good plan. I talk to our clients, help decide what kinds of ads they should use, and then work with our team to make everything happen. It’s like being the captain of a team that helps a business get more customers!
What do you like to do outside of work?
Walk my dog, pilates, read, and make content


Nyla Rozier
Account Manager
Nyla joined Corkboard as a Content Specialist intern before moving into her current role as an Account Manager in May 2026, where she works closely with clients face-to-face. A college graduate and former basketball player, she loves Corkboard’s close-knit, family-like culture across every age range.
What is your go-to coffee order?
Iced cold brew, with hazelnut, chocolate drizzle and almond milk
What’s one thing you won’t stop yapping about?
I loveeeee talking about clothes and fashion plus my cats
How would you describe your job to a 5 year old?
I help people show their toys off for people on tablets so they want to buy a new toy from them
What do you like to do outside of work?
I like to sit on my porch and relax, listen to music, watch movies, and just socialize with family


Troy Piekarski
Account Executive
Troy brings nearly 20 years of experience building, training, and leading marketing and business development teams, with a focus on driving revenue growth, client retention, and profitability. He loves Corkboard’s progressive culture and work-life balance, and enjoys building custom strategies alongside the brand’s marketing partners.
What is your go-to coffee order?
Iced black
What’s one thing you won’t stop yapping about?
I’m a girl dad through and through, so definitely my three, incredible teenage daughters and lovely wife.
How would you describe your job to a 5 year old?
You know all of those things you REALLY want and need to have? I help out the companies who make those things by putting them on the Internet so your family can find them and can buy them for you.
What do you like to do outside of work?
Enjoy every minute I can with lovely wife and three beautiful daughters.


Garrett Buyan
Website Project Manager and Developer
Garrett has spent several years in design, including work with small design storefronts, startups, and about seven years at Marc USA (later 9Rooftops), where he built websites, animated banners, and worked closely with the CRM team on emails and campaigns. He loves Corkboard’s overall attitude and the variety of projects he gets to work on each day.
What is your go-to coffee order?
Normally vanilla latte, but recently discovered good espresso so now americano
What’s one thing you won’t stop yapping about?
Legos, fishing or D&D
How would you describe your job to a 5 year old?
I sit at a computer and type instructions that tell it what to show people and I talk to people and write down what needs to happen next.
What do you like to do outside of work?
Gardening, yard work. Video games. Learning how to fix something in my house. D&D and painting minis. Fly fishing.


Brinna Gore
Social Media Strategist
Brinna has worked in social media and marketing since 2018, with experience spanning social strategy, content planning, copywriting, analytics, and brand development on both the agency and brand side. She loves Corkboard’s talented, collaborative team, and her favorite part of the day is when a creative idea clicks — bringing strategy and creative together to give content real meaning.
What is your go-to coffee order?
Vanilla iced coffee is my go-to, but honestly, if there’s something blueberry on the menu I’m probably ordering it.
What’s one thing you won’t stop yapping about?
The Steelers, real estate, and whatever trending topic I decided to hyper fixate on that week.
How would you describe your job to a 5 year old?
I help businesses come up with good ideas for the internet so people notice them and want to learn more
What do you like to do outside of work?
Outside of work, I’m usually lifting, running or hiking, working on a home project, watching the Steelers, or planning my next trip before I’ve even finished the current one✈️