ABOUT
John Swiatek
Founder and Principal
John Swiatek is a respected 30-year veteran in the sports, entertainment, hospitality, tourism, racing/gaming, non-profit and banking industries. He has been involved in minor league baseball (co-founded the Washington Wild Things) and he co-founded The Mylan Classic Web.com golf event. His early career includes extensive history working in the horse racing, gaming and leisure industries. He was the top-ranking executive for Ladbroke/USA who owned the Meadows, Meadows TV Racing Network, Internet Wagering Platform, racinos (horse racetrack and casino) and casinos. From marketing and management to business start-ups and all aspects of marketing and public relations, he has addressed every key role expected of a leading advisor, and his network of industry and media relationships is second to none.
Mr. Swiatek received a bachelor’s degree from Duquesne University and a master’s degree from Robert Morris University. John is a Community Bank Board of Director (NASDAQ: CBFV), a Washington Health System Foundation Board Member previously served as Frontier League Director, Chairman of Pennsylvania Racing Association, President of Harness Tracks of America and Board Member of Big Brothers and Big Sisters and the Washington County Chamber of Commerce
Mike Melone
Founder and Principal
Mike Melone believes ideas are born in small towns and for the last 30 years he has been proving that through his work for his clients from his office in Canonsburg, PA. He has strong creative presence in advertising, collateral, interactive, broadcast, identity and art direction. Work with a purpose is his mantra and that purpose is never forgetting who the intended audience is, your customer. Whether it is a physician or chef, a banker or a developer, he knows how to reach consumers.