Executive Board

Chris Alexis

President: Chris Alexis

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Chris Alexis is a freelance copywriter and director of operations at LANDE. He is a former award-winning journalist who evolved his career to include corporate communications, digital marketing, and freelancing. Chris earned his BA in Journalism from The Ohio State University.


President Elect: Jessica Burchard

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Jessica has more than 15 years of communication experience, including 10 in nonprofit development. She’s written everything from newspaper articles to press releases, blogs and social media posts. A proud graduate of Ohio University’s E.W. Scripps School of Journalism, Jessica wears her Bobcat shirts around Buckeye country with no shame. She has also earned an M.S. in Digital Marketing Communication since joining the board in February 2021.


Yulia Hock CDMP, PCM is the Marketing Director at HOCK International. She is the VP of Programming for the AMA Columbus for the 2024-25 term.

VP, Programming: Yulia Hock

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Yulia Hock CDMP, PCM is the Marketing Director at HOCK International. She is the VP of Programming for the AMA Columbus for the 2024-25 term. Read more about her here.


Adam Townsend of Townsend Creative Imaging, Co- Communications VP for the 2024-25 term

VP, Communications: Adam Townsend

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VP Membership: Paula Yoho

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Current Board Openings

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