David Levy President and CEO

Almost twenty years ago, Dave Levy left a cushy job at a Pittsburgh advertising agency for the rough and tumble world of industrial marketing. He took that agency from his home office to the agency’s present location in downtown Pittsburgh, where he employs 12. A Business School graduate of Duquesne University, he was also the president of a direct marketing firm.

Lisa Wittig Vice President, Creative Services

Lisa has been with the agency for more than 15 years, where
she oversees a staff of four and the agency’s creative product. Lisa has been instrumental in the development of systems and technologies that have contributed to Levy Industrial’s growth. Lisa was graduated from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania with a B.F.A. in Communications Graphics in 1987 and has won a number of awards for print and design.

Charles Sylak Business Development

With more than 30 years of corporate management experience, Charlie brings a wealth of strategic planning and marketing communications expertise to Levy Industrial clients. Through his past work for Westinghouse Electric Corporation, Shasta Holdings Company, and Magee-Women's Hospital, Charlie has gained a breadth or experience in the areas of market development, public relations, employee communications and labor relations contract negotiation and crisis management. A graduate of Duquesne University and named in Who's Who in Finance and Industry, he has extensive experience in Federal/State grant solicitation for clients in high-tech product development, and fund raising experience.

Dan Kerekes Art Director

Previously Dan was the founder of a leading Pittsburgh art and design studio, acquired by Marmion in 1993. He brings over 16 years of proven, solid conceiting and design skills to Levy MG. Dan has a degree in Visual Communications from the Art Institute of Pittsburgh.

When not at the office, he rides dirt bikes and coaches little league baseball.

Eugene Kuhns Director of Interactive & Internet

As Levy Industrial's Interactive Technology Specialist, Eugene keeps the Web & Interactive Department up-to-date in the fast-paced world of computers. He has been with Levy Industrial for three years and is a graduate of Pittsburgh Technical Institute with an associates degree in Specialized Technology.

Jake Cortese Web / Interactive Media Developer

Jake Cortese joined LEVY MG in 2007. His prior experience includes developing a flash presentation displayed in the lobby of a Pittsburgh radio station and back-end programming for the station’s Web site. Jake is a recent graduate of the Art Institute of Pittsburgh, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in interactive media design

Elise Franzetta Production Manager

Elise Franzetta joined LevyMG in 2007. With over 10 years experience in Project Management, Marketing, and Media Sales she skillfully manages each of our client’s projects from inception to completion. She was previously employed as Sales and Marketing Coordinator at a Pittsburgh radio station, worked in the Marketing department at The Carnegie Museums and contributed to major city projects while with The Mt. Washington Community Development Corporation.

Deborah Stein Brand Marketing Manager

Deborah Stein has been with Levy Industrial for 15 years in the areas of strategic planning and writing. She has won awards from the Direct Marketing Association, Women in Communications, International Association of Business Communicators and International Media and Public Relations Forum.

Todd Miller Public Relations

Todd Miller has been with Levy Industrial for 12 years in all facets of public relations. A graduate of the University of Michigan, Todd was formerly a lobbyist for the Chemical Manufacturers Association and a producer of the McLaughlin Group in Washington D.C.

Penny Summers Operations & Media

Penny Summers has been with Levy Industrial for eight years. A financial wiz, she oversees Levy Industrial operations and media buying efforts.