MEET THE TEAM

MEET THE TEAM





At PALO Creative, we’re ambitious, highly focused and determined to turn visions into real results. We achieve this with our talented team of big idea thinkers, digital marketing strategists, social media gurus, exceptional designers, creative writers and experienced videographers.
Let’s put a name to the face. We invite you to explore our team and get to know the marketers focused on your growth.



Rob Palowitz
President & CEO



Rob Palowitz
President & CEO
In the last 20 years, Rob Palowitz has transformed a catalog design boutique started in his basement to a full-service marketing and advertising agency offering a robust array of digital and traditional marketing solutions. He’s an entrepreneur that loves business and learning about success stories of his clients. Read More
OUR GROWTH TEAM
Ron Scirocco
Vice President of Marketing
This is Ron. He’s first in line to get a copy of the newest Rand McNally map, has a slight obsession with Peach Tranquility Tea from Starbucks and is a master organizer, which makes for an excellent project manager. With 23 years’ experience in marketing, he’s someone you can rely on to develop effective marketing plans and ensure all aspects of a campaign are running smoothly.










Ron Scirocco
Vice President of Marketing
This is Ron. He’s first in line to get a copy of the newest Rand McNally map, has a slight obsession with Peach Tranquility Tea from Starbucks and is a master organizer, which makes for an excellent project manager. With 23 years’ experience in marketing, he’s someone you can rely on to develop effective marketing plans and ensure all aspects of a campaign are running smoothly.



Linda Hughes
Operations Director









Jonno Elias
Marketing Director















Kevin Mellott
Senior Developer









Jim Komara
Digital Media Strategist















Steve Criado
Creative Director









Jackie Klanica
Lead Designer















Payton Maurer
Digital Marketing Analyst
Outside of her professional work, Payton spends her time reading too many books, boating on Lake Erie, and enjoying time in nature. She specializes in managing marketing budgets, analyzing data, and crunching the numbers of online campaigns to create cost-effective ads that drive real results. Payton uses predictive analytics to extract and interpret data to identify trends, derive insights, and predict future outcomes.






Kyle Murray
Web Developer
Most designers fuel up on the inspiration of others and their designs. For Kyle, his design engine is fueled by coffee. A jack-of-all-trades, Kyle is a seasoned veteran when it comes to working in a high-speed environment, crushing deadlines on the daily during his tenure in the news business. His agility and attention to detail will turn your design aspirations into a real product that even mom and dad would be proud of.
Christina Belcik
Marketing Manager
Christina is obsessed with the three C’s: cats, coffee and crime. So, if you see her cuddling with her two Siamese cats while watching a true crime show with a cup of coffee in her hand, don’t say we didn’t warn you. She’s an expert at creating marketing strategies that generate brand awareness, credibility and leads.






Scott Lendak
Content Writer
You can find him curled up like a potato in front of his TV rooting on his fantasy football team or watching a Marvel or Star Wars movie. So yeah, he likes his screen time. But that’s good for Scott, who aims to connect clients with customers through thoughtfully written content.
Troy Ledbetter
National Account Director
If you ever see Troy, you can always give him an “O-H’ and expect an “I-O” in return. When he’s not rooting on the Buckeyes, you can find him on adventures with his wife and two boys. As our National Account Director, he loves building relationships with his clients and seeing the work come to life.




Eric Hamilton
Content Director
Eric bleeds scarlet and gray, is the pickiest eater you’ll ever meet and chugs Mountain Dew any chance he gets. Between chugs, he’s busy telling clients’ stories. During his days as a sportswriter, he covered games for newspapers in 17 different states. As Content Director, he brings 25 years of journalism, content marketing and PR experience to the PALO team.
Kayla Statema
Account Executive
Kayla’s work ethic is tough to beat, but she enjoys relaxation too. Whether it’s gardening, woodworking or dreaming up the next vacation, she loves to spend time outdoors with her family. As an Account Executive, Kayla is always thinking of the client first by developing new strategies and managing many different aspects of a project.


OUR GROWTH INTERNS


Bella Palowitz
Marketing Intern
Lights, Camera, Action! If you watch Empire or Chicago Fire, you’ve probably seen her on as a guest star. Outside of being a television star, Bella has a love for astrology and journaling for fun. Her creativity goes beyond the screen, as she specializes in creating graphics, social media posts, blogs and newsletters.
Brooke Brienik
Marketing Intern
Meet Brooke. When she’s not watching American Idol (she’s obsessed with Luke Bryan), you can find her spending time with her dog Merrick, making her own t-shirts or planning her next adventure with her friends. Whether it’s writing blogs, scheduling social media content, or proofing content for clients, Brooke’s your girl!





Willow
PALO Pooch
This is Willow Bear, our unofficial team mascot. She’s a Chocolate Labrador Retriever who loves a pat on the head, a ball and a treat. Willow may not know how to set up social media campaigns or provide insight on marketing trends, but she sure does know how to reduce stress and improve productivity in the office.
OUR GROWTH TEAM
Ron Scirocco
Vice President of Marketing
This is Ron. He’s first in line to get a copy of the newest Rand McNally map, has a slight obsession with Peach Tranquility Tea from Starbucks and is a master organizer, which makes for an excellent project manager. With 23 years’ experience in marketing, he’s someone you can rely on to develop effective marketing plans and ensure all aspects of a campaign are running smoothly.










Ron Scirocco
Vice President of Marketing
This is Ron. He’s first in line to get a copy of the newest Rand McNally map, has a slight obsession with Peach Tranquility Tea from Starbucks and is a master organizer, which makes for an excellent project manager. With 23 years’ experience in marketing, he’s someone you can rely on to develop effective marketing plans and ensure all aspects of a campaign are running smoothly.



Linda Hughes
Operations Director












Jonno Elias
Marketing Director












Kevin Mellott
Senior Developer












Jim Komara
Digital Media Strategist












Steve Criado
Creative Director












Jackie Klanica
Lead Designer















Kyle Murray
Web Developer
Most designers fuel up on the inspiration of others and their designs. For Kyle, his design engine is fueled by coffee. A jack-of-all-trades, Kyle is a seasoned veteran when it comes to working in a high-speed environment, crushing deadlines on the daily during his tenure in the news business. His agility and attention to detail will turn your design aspirations into a real product that even mom and dad would be proud of.



Payton Maurer
Digital Marketing Analyst
Outside of her professional work, Payton spends her time reading too many books, boating on Lake Erie, and enjoying time in nature. She specializes in managing marketing budgets, analyzing data, and crunching the numbers of online campaigns to create cost-effective ads that drive real results. Payton uses predictive analytics to extract and interpret data to identify trends, derive insights, and predict future outcomes.



Christina Belcik
Marketing Manager
Christina is obsessed with the three C’s: cats, coffee and crime. So, if you see her cuddling with her two Siamese cats while watching a true crime show with a cup of coffee in her hand, don’t say we didn’t warn you. She’s an expert at creating marketing strategies that generate brand awareness, credibility and leads.



Scott Lendak
Content Writer
You can find him curled up like a potato in front of his TV rooting on his fantasy football team or watching a Marvel or Star Wars movie. So yeah, he likes his screen time. But that’s good for Scott, who aims to connect clients with customers through thoughtfully written content.



Willow
PALO Pooch
This is Willow Bear, our unofficial team mascot. She’s a Chocolate Labrador Retriever who loves a pat on the head, a ball and a treat. Willow may not know how to set up social media campaigns or provide insight on marketing trends, but she sure does know how to reduce stress and improve productivity in the office.
LIFE AT PALO



LIFE AT PALO



We celebrate the milestones and motivate each other to new ones. To be a team, you need to get personal and enjoy each others company. You cannot do that being behind your computer or phone all day. Go get a breath of fresh air and make a cup of coffee. The gears will be churning here at PALO!
Be a Part of a Winning Team
Are you a leader, innovator and doer? If you answer yes, then we want to talk with you. At PALO Creative, we’re always looking for talented individuals who have a passion for helping to grow businesses through sound marketing practices. So, let’s talk today.