WELCOME TO THE AGE OF SYNEGRATION

syn•e•gra•tion™

A new word? Or a whole new way? See what makes the Star operating model different. And better. Star Group's Co-Founder and CCO Jan Talamo explains...

Our DNA

Every company has a cultural DNA which helps define it. Our CEO Linda Rosanio shares what makes Star Group different from any other marketing communications agency…

Key Players

Linda Rosanio

Co-Founder/Chief Executive Officer

What’s your recipe for success? Linda Rosanio’s included some friends, a credit card, a kitchen table and a dream. In 1985 she brought all the ingredients together and now, she is the CEO of the largest woman-owned marketing communications firm in the U.S. Read More.

Jan Talamo

Co-Founder/Chief Creative Officer

"He is an idea machine. His mind works in warp speed. He has an ability to zero in on a problem and find a solution that instantly defuses it. He is amazing to watch." Not our words, but a valued agency client. Read More.

Tracy Donofry

Managing Partner, EVP, Chief Creative Strategist

If there were an award for the hardest-working woman in advertising, Tracy would win it hands down. She is a roll-up-your-sleeves and get-it-done kind of a person. Disciplined and highly talented, Tracy helps elevate the creative product of the agency by creating and inspiring those around her. Read More.

Timmy Garde

Managing Partner, Star Health

Timmy's credo in life is; Do what you love, love what you do, deliver more than you promised! Driven to succeed, he continually strives to surpass his personal goals in setting new standards of excellence for every campaign he directs. Read More.

Maria Antonelli

Managing Partner, Chief Brand Architect

Maria started her career with Star while still working toward her MBA. It was 1991 and she was an intern. Today, 20 years later, Maria has risen to the ranks of Managing Partner and is a member of the agency’s Executive Management Team. Read More.

Mary Kay Ward

Chief Financial Officer

While she is an upbeat and positive person, Mary Kay is at heart a very serious person. And she ought to be. As the person responsible for stewarding the financial strength of the agency, she has a lot on her mind 24/7. Read More.

Steve Brown

Managing Partner, EVP, Business Management

Always ready for action, Steve Brown hails from the new breed of roll up your sleeves and get it done business executives. An enthusiastic and engaging conversationalist, his refreshingly open and eager approach to managing agency projects combined with a team player mentality demonstrates why he is amassing a loyal following at Star Group where he directs the Star Business Development/Equity Team. Read More.

Dave John

Managing Partner, SVP, Chief Channel Integrator

Dave has been in the field of direct marketing media management for close to 30 years on both the client and agency sides. Dave has built the in-house media departments of several blue-chip direct marketing companies and agencies. Read More.

Mary Padula

Managing Partner, SVP, Media Director

Overseeing a full-service, in-house media planning and buying division, Mary’s experience includes all facets of media. Most notably, she managed Comcast Corporate, a budget in excess of $100M, which gave her and her team incredible insight and leveraging ability. Read More.

Steve Rosen

Managing Partner, President, Public Relations

A seasoned public relations professional with more than 25 years of experience, Steve has worked with some of the region’s and the nation’s leading businesses and organizations including DuPont, AstraZeneca, United Healthcare, and General Mills, just to name a few. Read More.

Deborah Jurgeleit

Managing Partner, Director of Brand Planning

Deborah is our strategic conscience; assuring our efforts move the needle by emotionally moving consumers and that everything we do upholds the Brands we shepherd. Toward these mandates, she directs our proprietary Branding process, oversees our consumer research, and leads the development of insightful strategies. Read More.

Case Studies

Moving Up in the World

Established in 1970, Pilot is the largest privately held freight forwarder, having originated in air transport, and expanded over the years to become inter-modal. Fortunately, the company has... Read More