2009 has come and gone with the blink of our eyes, and we are beginning to gear up for the opportunities that 2010 has brought our way. As we prepare for these new adventures we are very excited to announce the new additions to our TBG camp. Our new buddies go together like peas & carrots, peanut butter & jelly (grape not strawberry) or even better My Buddy & me!

We’ve gathered a few things we thought were funny or special about each buddy to share with you as to why our new buddies are so great!

Tricia “Hazel” Bouzigard

Account Services Director

There is a new kid on the block and she is rockin’ her stuff! We give a warm welcome to Tricia who has chosen to call The Buddy Group her new home. With over 10 years of experience and a proven record of successful customer acquisition, retention and brand integration in consumer products and wireless, she has been a great asset to our team. Here’s a few things Tricia, (digital marketing guru by day and avid blogger-tweeter-shopping enthusiast by night), felt you might want to know:

The Buddy Group: What’s something that not a lot of people know about you but you wish more people could know?

Tricia Bouzigard: I am addicted to chewing gum, but I only chew it for a min and then get a new piece.  I can go thru a pack in a matter of minutes.

TBG: What’s your favorite movie? You can only pick one!

TB: Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby — “You’re either first or you’re last.”

TBG: What does “Buddy Up!” mean to you?

TB: Two people are better than one

Michael “Pops” Todd

Account Manager

Now we had no idea we would be hiring such a genius when we interviewed Michael, but when said he “told Al Gore to invent the Internet,” we knew we had a winner! Michael has over 19 years in advertising & marketing, specializing in interactive campaigns, so all jokes a side, we knew he would be a great addition to TBG. One thing we didn’t know is we would be getting a 2-for-1 deal because Michael Todd is quite the comedian! So scroll on down and enjoy a few jokes on Michael.

The Buddy Group: So Michael, Three words that describe you?

Michael Todd: Forgetful, and..uh…uh redundant and repetitious

*Now if you have ever worked with Michael Todd you may disagree!

TBG: Who is your favorite 80’s Performer?

MT: I thought I would be, but I tapered off in the mid-90s.

*We found out at our Christmas party this year that Michael, back when he still wore acid washed jeans, was jamming out to his own 80’s music and taking over any stage he could. Ask him for his single… we think he has a few tapes lying around.

TBG: How do you like your eggs?

MT: Colored.

*We know that Easter must be Michael’s favorite holiday. We will have to make this year’s Easter egg hunt super hard!

Tim “Tim” Henager

Associate Director of Development

Tim’s true love is Flash design, but don’t tell his wife! He loves making things interactive, creating engaging movement and pushing the envelope as far as it can go with interesting user experiences. This was one of the many reasons we felt he was a great fit for our development team. No Tim, it has nothing to do with all the amazing baked goods your wife has you bring in – honest! So what makes Tim so special? Is it his tiger-like 3-year-old that he counts as both his son and his pet? Or maybe it’s the fact that home is where his heart is because “nothing beats taking a vacation [at home] and having absolutely NOTHING to do.” It could be the fact that he truly knows the meaning of Buddy Up, making him a team player and perfect fit with our campers. Either way we are glad to have Tim aboard!

Jae “Nickename in the works” Lee

Mr. Jae Lee came to us from Disney where he was a Senior Producer for their online department. Not only is he focused, relentless, and easy going, but he doesn’t have a nickname! Yup, you read right. Mr. Jae Lee does not have a nickname, so it became our job to come together and give him that everlasting tag name that some wish would go away! So far we have Thundercat, (TBG has no comment as to how this came about at this time,) but are still open to any other suggestions. Here are a few other things about Jae that you may not know:

• Favorite Animal: tiger
• Favorite Snack Food: nachos
• Favorite Color: beige

And he also likes long walks on the beach, nap time and legos (even his desk is made of legos)!

We are thrilled to have our new buddies on board! You may have already met some of them. If not you’ll be introduced soon, as they’re here and eager to help with your digital marketing needs!

Buddy up and enjoy the holidays!

-The Buddy Group

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