Lisa Davis

Owner/President

A savvy marketer and strategist, particularly keen to economic, political and social undercurrents and influences, Lisa Davis had everything she needed to open her own agency in January of 1991.

Under her leadership, One Alliance Communications has become a top independent creative agency whose honors include the first-ever award from the Federal Highway Administration for the most innovative public relations campaign, Ollies from the Hollywood Radio and Television Society, numerous Silver Microphone Awards and countless ADDY Awards.

"The awards are nice, but the real reward is that our work 'works'" says Davis, pointing to client growth across the board, including a 25% increase in annual sales for an international client, a 400% annual increase for a state transportation program, a doubling of annual revenue for a local business, positioning clients for eventual buyouts or mergers, and packaging which gained entrée into the national retail marketplace for a nutriceutical manufacturer.

An avid ambassador of the advertising industry, Lisa has been Governor of the American Advertising Federation's (AAF) 5th District (representing Kentucky, Ohio and West Virginia) twice as well as six years on the local board culminating with the President and Chair positions. She has led, organized and managed numerous industry events, including the District and local ADDY Awards, the District's National Student Advertising Competition and the first-ever District Leadership Conference. She remains active on 5th District's Governors Advisory Council.

Her innate understanding of color, typography, texture and design has made her one of the most respected judges at local, national and international competitions including the New York Festival Awards, the Athena Awards and ADDY competitions throughout the country.

Locally, she is a charter board member of Women Leading Kentucky, the Lafayette Club, and Communications Task Group member for the Wilderness Road Girl Scouts Council. She has served in leadership capacities in a wide range of organizations including the Lexington Chamber of Commerce. She was Woman Business Owner of the Year finalist from NAWBO, and Small Business of the Year winner in 2001 from the Lexington Chamber of Commerce.

Bill McDonald

Creative Director

Bill began his career in Canada, working as a writer/director for radio stations CJOB in Winnipeg and CHUM in Toronto, then as a writer for J. Walter Thompson Advertising in Toronto, then a freelance writer/director. His work included Ford of Canada and the first Just Say No anti-drug campaign. While in Canada he collected more than 200 national and international awards for broadcast creativity including Billboard awards for internationally syndicated radio documentaries.

Next, Los Angeles, where Bill partnered with broadcast legend Chuck Blore to write, direct and produce award winning creative for almost every national advertiser and every major advertising agency in the country plus several in England and Australia. Among his notable campaigns are Reach Out and Touch Someone for AT&T (radio), The NFL ON FOX (television), Call BAC for British Airways Cargo (radio) and California Camero (radio). In Los Angeles he collected over 300 more national and international awards for broadcast creativity, including two Emmys.

While in Los Angeles, he co-taught, with Chuck Blore, classes in Broadcast Communications at UCLA and Cal State Northridge.

He is a published author and an in-demand industry awards competition judge whose credits include the CLIOs, the Ollies, the New York Festival Awards, London International Awards and ADDY competitions throughout the country.

Phil Hatten

Senior Art Director/Designer

His degree in Advertising Design from Ringling School of Art & Design landed Phil a job with a design studio in the Tampa/St. Petersburg area. After winning almost every local ADDY award in one year, Phil went west to California where he very quickly established a reputation for "Creativity not conformity".

Recognized with local, national and international design awards, Phil creates solutions in advertising, marketing, positioning, and branding. Clients who have utilized his expertise include Mattel Toys, Max Factor, Cole of California, Bob Mackie, Republic Pictures, Columbia Pictures, Disney Home Video, Martin Starger, Capital Records, A&M Records, Chuck Blore & Don Richman, Harry Marks, Concern Foundation for Cancer Research, KABC Talk Radio, Countrywide Home Loans, Full Spectrum Lending, Wells Fargo Bank, Mazda, World Space Foundation and Daylight Transport. To name a few.

After spending his days at the computer, Phil grabs a camera to photograph rock & roll performers for Immedia Wire Service under the pseudonym, Snook.

Jamie Williamson

Creative Director/Designer

Jamie is an award-winning graphic designer and creative director with 20 years experience in packaging, shopper marketing, corporate identity, brand development, collateral, print & broadcast advertising, surface art and retail space design.

His special emphasis is on conceptual design and communication goals with high attention to detail. His portfolio includes Root Candle Company, The E.W. Scripps Company, General Growth Properties, Indiana Glass, Jergens, Kenner Toys, The Kroger Company, Lenscrafters, Limited Brands, Madison Marquette, The Mills Company, Nine West Group, Paramount Pictures, Procter & Gamble, Rubbermaid, Saatchi & Saatchi X, Steiner & Associates, Thompson Formby, Totes and Urban Retail Properties.

John Mennella

Composer

John Mennella began as a performing musician working in all venues of live entertainment, from original jazz and rock groups to dance and supper club shows, private and corporate productions and national theater productions. He has performed with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, The Ravinia Orchestra and music industry personalities Doc Severensen, Sheena Easton, Robert Goulet, Roul Julia, The Fifth Dimension and many others. His theatre credits include national productions of "Man of LaMancha", "Grease", "Jesus Christ Super Star", "Hair", and "Anything Goes", to name a few. As a freelance studio musician he performed on many album tracks, film scores, and hundreds of advertising jingles. John has a Bachelors degree in Music Theory and Composition from DePaul University in Chicago. He graduated Cum Laude.

He has composed and produced commercial tracks for Nissan, Sears, JC Penney, State Farm Insurance, Samsung, McDonalds, Kraft, Head and Shoulders, General Mills and many others. His work has won numerous industry awards including the Cine Golden Eagle, New York Festivals, London International Festival, Chicago Film Festival, ADDYs and Tellys.