CHICAGO, IL – February 11, 2025 – The American Marketing Association Chicago (AMA Chicago), the largest professional chapter in North America, announces updates to its 2024/2025 fiscal year Board of Directors (board). Srinivas Reddy joins as Director, Marketing Insights; Kelly Bradley joins as Director, Communications; and Lana Johnson joins as Director, Membership. Members of the AMA Chicago board are volunteer professionals with a demonstrated history of leadership and measurable impact in their respective marketing fields.  

“As leaders of the largest AMA chapter in the country, our board has a significant impact on the strategic direction of our organization and Chicago’s marketing community at large,” says Josh Blacksmith, President of AMA Chicago. “Srinivas, Kelly, and Lana bring impressive backgrounds and visionary ideas regarding the future of marketing to our board, and we look forward to their participation and contributions.  

Reddy is a sought-after expert in data analytics and product management, and he’s held marketing leadership roles in companies such as QuaXigma?and Blinx AI. Bradley is currently VP, Group Account Director at Gatesman, a prominent digital marketing and advertising agency, where she manages all facets of high-profile client business to deliver exceptional results. Johnson is CEO and CMO at Elevation Talent Group, a professional staffing agency that specializes in marketing talent, and has a long track record of full-service marketing successes. The board year begins in June each year, but AMA Chicago accepts applications for open seats on a rolling basis.  

AMA Chicago facilitates opportunities for marketers to engage in continuous learning, stay abreast of changes, enhance their careers and celebrate achievements. The chapter delivers on its mission by creating access to marketing leaders and by providing skill-building content, events and awards. AMA Chicago’s annual BrandSmart conference is the longest-running marketing conference in the country. The Palmer Marketing Awards will accept submissions from Friday, February 14 to April 17, 2025. 

AMA Chicago offers a variety of membership options for individuals and groups. For more information, please visit https://amachicago.org.  

Photo caption Srinivas Reddy, Kelly Bradley, and Lana Johnson are new members of the American Marketing Association Chicago’s Board of Directors. Photo courtesy of AMA Chicago.  

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About American Marketing Association Chicago 

AMA Chicago, the largest professional chapter in the American Marketing Association's North American network, is 88 years strong. AMA Chicago provides ongoing development opportunities for Chicagoland marketers to expand knowledge, improve skills, and grow careers through access to innovative marketing thought leaders and cutting-edge programming. Marketers from agencies, brands, small businesses, non-profit organizations, and consultancies are invited to join AMA Chicago to connect with marketers from every industry and skill set. Visit amachicago.org to learn more and join.