Governing Board Members
President
Melissa Marik
Executive Caterers at Landerhaven
melissa.marik@thedriftwoodgroup.com
Phone: 216-659-5623
Melissa is currently the COO and VP of Sales and Marketing at Executive Caterers at Landerhaven and has over 25 years of experience in the hospitality industry in sales, marketing, and events. She has been on the board of SME Cleveland for over 4 years and was a 2014 Distinguished Marketing and Sales Award recipient. Melissa is also a graduate of the University of Akron.
Vice President of Recruiting
Nick Mazzone
Senior Tax Partner – Card, Palmer, Sibbison & Co.
Phone: 216-621-6100
I have been practicing in the area of taxation for most of my 44 year career, and am a strong advocate for my clients. My clients consist of closely-held businesses in manufacturing, retail, professional services and distribution. I believe in overdelivering timely professional services at a fair fee.
President-Elect
Holly Mueller
Owner, Holly M Communications
holly@hollymcommunications.com
Phone: 216-395-4750
Holly Mueller is the owner of Holly M Communications, a strategic public relations and communications firm. She and her team provide professional communications training and consultation services for clients who need help telling their story – whether it’s through improving their media relations presence, delivering effective speeches and presentations, or providing strategic guidance for both global and domestic marketing campaigns.
Cathy Razzante
Sales Manager – Sawmill Creek by Cedar Point Resorts
Phone: 419-357-2227
I have worked in the Hospitality Industry for 30+ years starting in Operations in the Downtown Market and moving into Sales and Catering area which I tremendously enjoy. I am currently working at Sawmill Creek Resort which I personally feel is in the best location in OHIO, on the shores of Lake Erie. As a Senior Sales Manager, I assist meeting planners design and execute their perfect retreat, training, or team building event.
I joined SME in 2010 and I am currently serving on the Board of Directors helping new members become acclimated to SME. I have met some incredible people in the last 8 years of SME, learned new sales and marketing tactics at SME-U and Sales Con, and have made some new friends. Married for 27 years and have 4 children who are now beginning their careers.
Sue Safos
President – Dennison Creative
sue.safos@dennisoncreative.com
Phone: 440-283-5004
Sue brings nearly 30 years of marketing communications experience to Dennison Creative. In her role, Sue assists clients with marketing strategy, helps develop effective selling tools to support it, and recommends the best places to use them.
Michelle Sustar
Senior Account Strategist & Project Manager – Insivia
Vice President of Marketing
Patrick Zangardi
Owner/Marketing Strategist – Zangardi Studio
I’ve been involved with SME since 2016 where I’ve met a ton of amazing professionals that have turned into friends, learned from the region’s top sales and marketing experts and networked with some of Cleveland’s smartest people. The organization offers tremendous value to its members and guests and I’m happy to be a part of it.
Associate Board Members
Greg McBride
Risk Management- Euler Hermes North America
Phone: 216-548-8376
Greg has been a member of SME Cleveland since 2005, and a Board Member since 2006, including twice being President of the Organization. In his role with Euler Hermes, Greg helps companies manage and leverage their Accounts Receivables by offering up payment guarantees and access to working capital using their Receivables.
Bridget Barrett
Andrew Webster
Mary Margaret Lavelle
Executive Director – SME Cleveland
Phone: 216-767-5951
Mary Margaret has been the Executive Director of SME Cleveland for over 17 years. She is responsible for effectively managing the Association’s operations in a fiscally-responsible manner. Helping members get the most out of their membership is one of her favorite aspects of her position.