Glen Rankin
Kahuna

Glen started AD-Vantage Marketing back in the summer of 1984. Glen honed his direct marketing skills with the Eddie Bauer company in Seattle where he started in telephone sales and worked his way up the corporate ladder to the Manager of Mail Order. Then came the urge to move back to California for “greener pastures… and sunnier skies”. AD-Vantage started on the kitchen table fueled by the skills from Eddie Bauer, the motivation of a great idea, and an empty stomach.

In addition to overseeing the daily operations of the company, planning for the future, budgeting and all that “boring” stuff, Glen enjoys working with customers on the phone. After all, “there’s no better way to keep your finger on the pulse to know what the customer needs.” “We are a customer-driven service business! Take away the service and you may as well fold up your tent.”

Glen graduated from Northern Arizona University with a degree in Business Management. He and his wife enjoy their hobbies. She has horses and Glen has horsepower. That is, Glen enjoys sneaking out from work a bit early to enjoy his hobby of restoring ‘60’s Chevy muscle cars. If you can’t reach him at work, try looking under the Chevelle.



Dave Rankin
Account Manager

Dave joined AD-Vantage Marketing in 1995 as an Account Representative. He brought to AD-Vantage his years of experience in administration, estimating, purchasing, project management and general marketing.

Before joining AD-Vantage, Dave worked for a mutual fund in marketing and later in quality assurance. For eleven years, he worked in Seattle as a marine carpenter with an emphasis on wooden boat repair. He has also managed several highly custom manufacturing facilities where he was responsible for design, project estimating, purchasing, production management, and field installation. He has built his own home as well as maintains his “fleet” of vehicles.

For fun, Dave likes to ski, ride horses, ride dirt bikes, hike and most of all play his guitar.

Dave graduated from Northern Arizona University with a degree in Business Management and a minor in Marketing. He holds a California General Contractor license. He resides in Sonoma County with his wife and two boys.


Aaron Rankin
Account Manager

Started with AD-Vantage in 1993.

Before entering a position in customer service, Aaron’s career began with years in mail processing. In this position, he learned about postal rates & requirements, how to process mail “smarter” and how to save customers’ money.

His mailing background and education enable Aaron to develop strong and cost-effective mailing campaigns for a wide range of clients. He is a second-generation “mailer” who enjoys his job and appreciates his customers.

Aaron graduated from Sonoma State University; with a B.S. degree is business and an emphasis in marketing. He and his wife, Melissa, live in Windsor, CA.


Tony Keeler
Production Supervisor

Tony started with AD-Vantage in 1993 as a mailroom clerk. He is now responsible for scheduling, coordinating and production of outbound projects, as well as managing a very efficient, detail oriented & knowledgeable crew. He has recently started working with customers, estimating jobs and managing accounts.

Tony attended Santa Rosa Junior College for his general education classes and then went on to graduate from San Diego State University with a degree in Business Marketing. He now owns a home in Rohnert Park with his wife, Lori and son, Blake.

During his leisure time, Tony likes playing softball and traveling with his family.


Pilvi Lease
Data Processing Manager

Pilvi’s career at AD-Vantage Marketing began in 1995 with two years in mail processing. In this position, he learned about postal requirements, mail sorting and preparation, and the operation of various machines used to prepare marketing materials. Later, his excellent computer skills were recognized and he assumed a position in the data processing department.

As Data Processing Manager, Pilvi is responsible for overseeing all projects that come through the data processing department, ensuring quality handling of customer data, and coordinating both small and large-scale projects. In addition, he is responsible for quality control and the monitoring of all printing projects.

Pilvi graduated from Sonoma State University with a degree in computer science. He has been a resident of the North Bay his entire life and now resides in Sonoma County with his daughter.


Cary Rankin
Accounting Manager

Cary has been with AD-Vantage Marketing for 5 years. She manages the company’s daily financial operations, including accounts payable and accounts receivable, as well as payroll and employee benefits.

Prior to AD-Vantage Marketing, she worked for 4 years as an account manager, servicing the Northern California, Arizona and Nevada Home Depots. She oversaw the ordering, pricing, special orders and scheduling of deliveries. She maintained a repertoire of about 80 stores and assisted the VP of Sales with daily responsibilities.

In her spare time, she enjoys snowboarding, riding dirt bikes or four wheelers, wakeboarding and personal fitness.