Meet The PMD Team

Joe does his due diligence to ensure PMD thrives and that clients get better marketing than they had the day before. Joe Levine is a 1982 graduate and lacrosse student-athlete of the University of Miami. He entered the automobile business in 1975 as a technician and has held virtually every position within a dealership, all the way to General Manager in both foreign and domestic environments. In addition, Joe has been deeply involved in the advertising industry at both the creative and media buying levels.

During the mid ’90s, Joe became a Chevrolet Dealer in New Jersey, and was a board member of the Bergen/Passaic Chevrolet Dealer Advertising Association. After selling the dealership back to General Motors via Project 2000, he has continued to focus on the success of his automotive consulting firm, Progressive Dynamics, Inc., which he established in 1983. Joe continues to utilize his proven training methods of education, motivation, and mastery as well as helping dealers navigate their stores through the difficult buy/sell process. In addition, Joe has been a regular on-air personality with ASTN (Automotive Satellite Television Network), a Primedia-owned CNN affiliate and continues to be a valued public speaker in the automotive community.

After repeated requests from many of the clients of Progressive Dynamics to provide a forward and effective environment for advertising and marketing, Joe launched Progressive Marketing Dynamics (PMD) and still stands today as its President and CEO. Joe is a former Head Lacrosse Coach for DePaul Catholic High School as well as a former Masters Lacrosse Athlete. He has won numerous awards including: 2015 Passaic County Lacrosse Coach of the Year, 2015 NJ.com Curcio Division Coach of the Year, and 2015 North Jersey Boys Lacrosse Coach of the Year.

Quote:

“Creativity is Intelligence Having Fun!”

-Albert Einstein

Superlatives:

• Best Hair
• Most likely to know the lyrics to favorite rock songs
• Most likely to fight aliens…and win

Dee supervises the quality of accounting and financial reporting for PMD to make sure it is all accurate. Dee is a graduate of Drake University holding a degree in Education. She entered the automobile business in 1986 with a Buick, Pontiac, GMC dealer in New Jersey. She went on to GMAC, then TMCC and Lexus Financial before rejoining the retail side of the business with a Chevrolet Dealer as Office Manager.

Dee joined PMD in 2008, holding the position of Media Coordinator/Traffic Manager. Dee later became PMD’s Office Manager and now oversees PMD’s Finances and Human Resources.

After work, she can be found cheering for her kids at a field hockey or lacrosse game. Much to the delight of her family, when she’s not in the stands at a sporting event, she enjoys spending time in the kitchen, as long as they help clean up! Dee enjoys good books, cooking, and football.

Place of Origin: New York, New York

Dillon works in Client Services for PMD, joining the company as a Journalism major from Fordham College at Rose Hill.

After work, he can be found cheffing up in the kitchen, watching his favorite football (soccer) team Everton F.C., and lounging – usually outdoors – with his dog Chano.

His favorite color is royal blue.

Quote:

“If they’re sleeping on you, tuck them in”

– Anonymous

Superlatives:

• Most likely to hit their head
• Most likely to travel the world
• Most likely to need a chiropractor

Place of Origin: Darien, CT

Keith works as PMD’s Marketing Assistant, pursuing dealerships that we hope to form business partnerships with. Despite no higher degree than a high school diploma from Northfield Mt. Hermon, he has spent over two decades working for startups, nonprofits and Fortune 500 companies.

When not working, Keith spends time with his two cats, Mr. Finster and Prof. Tequilla Mockingbird. He heads up a biweekly creative problem-solving group that has been running for over twenty years (Dungeons & Dragons). His long love of video games and animation go back to the Atari 2600 and the Bugs Bunny & Road Runner Show.

Quote:

“If I have done nothing else of value in this life, I have loved and been loved. And that is all that truly matters.”

                                                                              – Palin Rintalaisin Majere

Superlatives:

• Most likely to be burning the midnight oil
• Cat Whisperer

Place of Origin: Rockaway, NJ

Gianna works as the Graphics Traffic Manager at PMD. She has been with PMD since August of 2021, beginning as a Graphic Designer.  Gianna graduated from Kean University in 2020 and has a Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design with a minor in Art History.

After work, Gianna can be found reading, shopping, or making art. She loves all things second-hand such as thrifting, flea markets, and garage sales. She prides herself on her eclectic style; wearing unique clothes and accessories. She also enjoys snowboarding, kayaking and all things creepy crawlers. She loves them so much- she has an entire tattoo sleeve of creepy crawlers!

Quote:

“One man’s garbage is another man person’s good un-garbage”

– Ricky LaFleur Trailer Park Boys

Superlatives

• Most likely to be freezing in the office
• Trinket Hoarder
• Most likely to come in with a new tattoo
• Champion ice eater

Place of origin: Sparta, NJ

Brianna graduated from Iona University in 2024 with a degree in Public Relations. In college she was an active member of her competitive Irish Dance Team, a member of the Honors Program, and her sorority Delta Theta Beta. She uses her Public Relations degree to help her in social media and reputation management as a part of PMD’s Digital Services department.

Brianna’s favorite thing about the PR and Advertising industry is getting to be creative, and working with other people. Outside of the office, Brianna is an Irish Dancer, and big fan of the outdoors. Brianna is an active member of Scouting America, where she became a part of the inaugural class of female Eagle Scouts. If she’s not camping or dancing, you can find her at home with her two pups watching old movies, and quoting them or with her friends yapping their ears off.

Quote:

“I am very small. And I have no money. So you can imagine the kind of stress that I am under.” – John Mulaney

Superlatives:

• Most likely to find a movie reference in anything
• Most outdoorsy
• Most likely to yap (Yappasourus Rex)

Place of Origin: Boonton, NJ

Nate graduated from Bentley University in 2024 with a bachelor’s degree in marketing and a minor in Experience Design. In his free time, Nate enjoys playing pickleball and rugby, watching soccer, and spending time with his dogs.

Quote:

“Only YOU can prevent forest fires.”

– Smokey the Bear

Superlatives: 

• Most likely to crack their head open
• Worst pickleball player of all time
• Twizzlers’ biggest hater

Place of Origin: Wyckoff, NJ

Theresa graduated from Ramapo College with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration/Marketing in 2020. She loves using her experience to help the PMD team, and their clients, reach new heights!

In her free time, you can find Theresa cuddled up with her puppy reciting every lyric to Disney movies, or any musical. Theresa also enjoys fueling up with a Dunkin Iced Coffee (even in the winter), shopping, doing puzzles with her grandmother, and owning as many pink things as possible.

Quote: 

“Pink isn’t just a color. It’s an attitude too.”

– Miley Cyrus

Superlatives: 

• Resident Barbie
• Most likely to wear pink/have pink
• Most likely to know every word to a Disney song
• Most likely to send you an Amazon link

Brendan has been working with PMD since January 2024. He graduated from Iona University in 2023 with a bachelor’s degree in media communications with a focus in Advertising. Brendan is an Irish dancer and teacher. He spends his time outside of the office training, teaching, and competing. His pride and joy is his Spotify account that holds information equivalent to the Library of Alexandria.

Superlatives:

• Most Likely to get Jiggy with it
• Office Swiftie
• Curator of Vibes

Quote:

“The inner machinations of my mind are an enigma.”

-Patrick Star (edited)

Place of Origin: Wayne, NJ

Sam graduated from Montclair State University in 2023 with a bachelor’s degree in Television Production and Digital Media, along with a minor in Political Science.

In her free time, Sam enjoys collecting perfume, playing video games, and learning new languages on Duolingo (her streak is embarrassingly high).

Superlatives:

• Most likely to quote a TikTok
• Taco Bell enthusiast
• Most likely to bring her dog up in conversation

Quote:

“What are words? Nothing…complicated airflow”

– Kendall Roy, Succession

Josh is an avid lover of Automotive Advertising, with over a decade in the industry. He graduated from the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) in 2011 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in both Animation and Film & Television Production.

In his personal experience, nothing beats sitting in front of a bonfire with a good glass of whiskey and a cigar. He’s an avid lover of all dogs and has yet to meet one who refused to be his best friend. If you ask him what the best thing to do inside is, he’ll answer to get comfy on the couch, make a bucket of popcorn, and watch a movie.

Superlatives:

• Most likely to randomly exercise
• Avid Whiskey Drinker
• Most Obscure Movie Knowledge

Quote:

“42”

-Deep Thought

Place of Origin: Hackettstown, NJ

Dean graduated from Centenary University in 2022 with a Bachelor’s degree in Television and Radio Production. He works closely with the rest of the video team to script, shoot, and edit many different forms of media.

In his free time, Dean enjoys spending time with friends and family, binging TV, and visiting local breweries. Dean is also very into video games. Whether it’s a fast-paced competitive first-person shooter or a cozy farming simulation game, Dean has probably played it. He even sports a tattoo in honor of one of his favorite games; The Legend of Zelda.

Quote:

“Man, this is a pretty rockin’ place, but where are all the giant bananas?!”

– Funky Kong

Superlatives:

• Funkiest dance moves
• Worst palate
• Most likely to sleep through lunch
• The best gamer in the office

Place of Origin: Montville, NJ

Dante is a member of the video team, helping script, film, and edit the various advertisements sent out for clients. He is a recent graduate from Ramapo College of New Jersey with a Bachelor’s degree in Contemporary Arts / Digital Filmmaking, with a concentration in Post Production. Dante started working at PMD in late July 2023.

At home, Dante runs an animation commentary YouTube channel that he started in 2015, talking about various different animation shows he’s interested in. Creating over 400+ videos and amassing over 64,400 subscribers. YouTube is a large passion of his, even started to learn video editing when he was only 9 years old!

Quote:

“We can’t be stuck here forever, ‘cause, at 5:00, I’ve gotta go home and eat spaghetti.”

– Kaio Kinaid, OK K.O

Superlatives:

• Most likely to cry after an Adobe program crashes
• Least athletic
• Most likely to want ice cream for lunch
• Most likely to talk for 2 hours about a show no one in the room has watched

Place of Origin: Ridgewood, NJ

Nicole can be found sitting at her desk surrounded by all things purple at PMD. With over 10 years of design experience and 6.5 years in automotive advertising, she’s a huge asset to the team. Her love of design and music granted her a Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design & Vocal Performance.

After work, you can find her swimming to the bottom of the ocean burying all the bad art, or creating vector masterpieces in Illustrator. When Nicole isn’t swimming or creating art, you can find her binging Netflix, doing outdoor activities (especially ones that revolve around water) or watching horror movies. Nicole loves animals and hopes to get a dog one day, (but for now, her cuddly daughter Ellie, will have to do). She enjoys playing VR, she adores Shih Tzus, and her favorite color is purple.

Quote:

“Just Keep Swimming”

-Finding Nemo

Superlatives:

• Most likely to always be hot
• Best earrings
• Avid water drinker
• Most likely to always need caffeine

Place of Origin: Lincoln Park, NJ

During the day Devyn works on the graphics team, creating digital and print assets for PMD clients.  Devyn has been with PMD since August 2023.  She graduated from Wilkes University in 2023, with a BFA in Digital Design and Media Art and has minors in Art and History.  

After work, Devyn loves to paint.  From regular painting on a canvas to giant murals, painting is one of Devyn’s favorite hobbies.  Devyn also enjoys reading classic novels and stories from authors like Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and Edgar Allen Poe.  You can always see a new book on Devyn’s desk!

Quote:

“Grapes taste better in September”

-James Marriott

Superlatives:

• Dress to impress
• Tea enthusiast
• Shoe hoarder

Annalise works on the graphics team, creating digital and print assets for PMD’s clients. Annalise has been with PMD since September of 2023. Annalise graduated from The College of New Jersey in 2023 with a Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design with a minor in Marketing.

In her free time, you can find Annalise drawing on anything close to her ranging from sketchbooks to sticky notes or even the book she’s currently reading. She also enjoys collecting trinkets, reading, binge-watching shows, and traveling.

Quote:

“One thing I’ve learned: you can know anything, it’s all there, you just have to find it.”

– Neil Gaiman

Superlatives:

• Most likely to travel on a whim
• Book collector
• Most likely to get lost in her own town

Place of origin: Manhattan, NY

Winnie graduated from New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), in May 2023 with a degree in Digital Design. During the day, she works on the graphics team, creating & designing digital and print assets for PMD clients.

During her free time, you can find her listening to all sorts of music or zoning out with her head empty in space. She is an avid gamer, a listener to her friend’s rants and troubles, and a social media user for cute posts, art, and gaming content. Winnie enjoys the company of friends and pleasant weather. She can always be seen online, on her phone or computer, and obsessing over cute stuff.

Quote:

“Always remember, you are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, smarter than you think you are, & more loved than you know”

-A. A. Milne

Superlatives:

• Most likely to spend money on a cute plush or trinket
• Most likely to cheer you up
• Big romantic girl
• Obsessed over Winnie the Pooh merch