Glensheen Team Outing – Duluth, MN
ABOUT US
MediaUSA was first established in 1990 by Lease Companies with Corporate offices located in Litchfield, MN. We now have satellite office in Duluth, MN & Des Moines, IA.
MediaUSA offers a wide variety of strategic nontraditional out of home advertising venues throughout the Midwest. Current markets include MN, WI, IL, IA, NE, ND, SD, KS, MO, CO with continued developments to include a number of other territories and states.
MediaUSA market share focuses on the consumers of the hospitality industry including business and leisure class hotels, restaurants, golf courses as well as service clubs MediaUSA products target and capture hundreds of thousands of upscale demographics at an unbelievable cost per thousand!
MEET THE TEAM
Michael Lease
Michael is one of the founding partners of Lease Companies and MediaUSA, Inc., and brings over 41 years of experience in business development, construction, and outdoor billboard sales experience, along with other out of home media sales.
Daniel Lease
Daniel is a partner of MediaUSA, Inc. and brings over 20 years of experience in business development, and out of home media sales. He's also our in house IT expert as well as our lead programmer for the infoTouch program.
Trisha Caron
Trisha joined the MediaUSA family in 2016 and is the “voice” of MediaUSA. As Office Manager, Trisha handles all day to day operations to make sure MediaUSA runs like a well-oiled machine!
Jack Bates
Jack started working in the inside sales department his sophomore year of high school during summer breaks. This energetic sales savvy professional is now a junior in college and still calls MediaUSA his summer "work" home. Loved by his customers, Jack is also the son of Joshua and grandson of Mark!
Sue Koll
Started in 2021 as Account Coordinator and Development. Worked in Radio sales for 10 years as a Sales representative. Territory Manager for 12 years working with customers on technology solutions for their business. Customer care and service is my priority.
Kimberly Karg
I joined the Media USA family June of 2021 after closing my childcare business of 15 years. Being able to interact with businesses and build relationships with the owners is something I really enjoy. I enjoy spending time with my family, riding my motorcycle, and watching drag racing.
Scott Gelski
I grew up in the Quad Cities (for those who don’t know that’s on the Mississippi River located on the Illinois/Iowa Border). I’m a graduate from the University of Illinois where I studied International Business/Marketing with Spanish. I had the opportunity to study abroad in Costa Rica for a year, where I not only studied the culture and how to buy/sell products in foreign markets, but also learned to surf! I’ve been in the marketing and advertising business for 13 years.
Joe Stasi
In sales & sales management since 1991- Skywalk Advertising Sales Manager with Media U.S.A. since 2012. Joe moonlights as radio personality and play by play broadcaster for The Iowa Barnstormers and Upper Iowa University Football.
Mark Lease
Mark is one of the founding partners of Lease Companies and MediaUSA and brings over 40 years of experience in business development, print, outdoor billboard sales and other out of home media sales.
Katie Marquedant
Katie joined the MediaUSA Team in 2018 and bring with her years of experience in accounting, payroll, A/R and other key roles within our day to day operation.
Kelli Harrier
Kelli is MediaUSA’s Lead Graphic Designer and has led the graphics department for over 20 years! Kelli’s expertise includes graphic design management in all areas within the MediaUSA family of products.
Alison Bell
Hailing from Sauk Rapids, Minnesota this energizer bunny became a valued MediaUSA account executive in 2009. Alison serves most of northern and central Minnesota and works closely in our restaurant lines. A true sales professional.
Tami Klein
Tami joined our inside sales team October 2020, she is college educated with a business background & passionate about her career. She is also a strong mom that raised 3 remarkable children and is now a devoted Grandma of 4 gorgeous grandbabies!”
Cherie Johnson
Cherie joined our inside sales department in 2014 with a passion for digital marketing. Cherie's skills, along with her education in Commercial Art Photography, Video Production and Graphic Design provides her with the unique ability to assist and recommend quality digital marketing campaigns.
Mike Olson
Mike grew up in Northern Minnesota before moving to central Minnesota. Mike’ 32 year career in education found him working in Little Falls and Litchfield, MN where he taught, coached, served as an Activities Director and Assistant Principal. As a true “Iron Ranger” , Mike’s knowledge of Northern Minnesota helps in expanding the IBoard to Northern Minnesota.
Macy Johnson
Macy brings 3 years of sales experience to the Duluth Skywalk. Her previous sales experience with Kare 11 and AJ Indoor Advertising provides you with years of dedication and experience!
Joshua Lease
Joshua is one of the founding partners to MediaUSA and brings over 20 years of experience in business development, out of home media sales as well as leading a large team of sales professionals.
Chick Lease
Chick has lead the A/R department for over 20 years. In 2018, Chick took on the Human Resources role to help guide our team of professionals.
Kris Davis
Kris is the “create” in creativity in the Skywalk Advertising Division. Joining us in early 2019, Kris provides graphic services and consultation to make sure your advertising campaign “pops”! Kris also provides graphic support in other MediaUSA divisions.
Mary Ann Franco
Mary Ann joined MediaUSA in 2018 and is a cameleon within the office. Besides sales support, she also is office support, collections support and product support! Never a dull day around here!
Cindy McKechney
Cindy joined the Media USA team in 2020 commanding years of sales experience in the financial, and transportation industries. As an Account Executive, Cindy works hand-in-hand with new, and existing, advertisers in our restaurant division. She is able to develop strong relationships with customers which in turn leads to loyal clients, word of mouth, and increased sales to create business success!
Kimberly Harvey
I’ve been in advertising for over 30 years. My expertise is helping customers to formulate a successful campaign that gives maximum exposure to their targeted audience. My goal is to have a customer realize they’re not spending money with me, they’re making money! Media USA has the perfect platforms to get you where you want to be. Come join our awesome team!
Loriee Barnes
Loriee returned to the Media USA Team in March 2021. With her previous experience she was able to get right back in to groove of selling and creating relationships with advertisers. She is always willing to go that little extra to get advertisers the result they are looking to achieve. She was born and raised in the local area and enjoys time outdoors and with her family.
Alex Lopez
Alex joined the MediaUSA family as Operations Manager in 2020. Alex manages and catalogs product as it comes in and prepares it to be shipped to our customers.