Laurie Mikes

Laurie currently acts as the Chief Operating Officer of Second Wind, overseeing daily operations while keeping one finger on the pulse of our industry.  Laurie is deeply involved with our member agencies on a daily basis. Whether it's providing guidance about financial matters, agency growth, personnel or operations, her experience brings valuable insight and perspective to agencies looking to build a successful sustainable business.

Laurie has been with Second Wind for 25 years and has lead and assisted with numerous consulting engagements over the years. Her focus is on operational and account service consulting.

Vince Dong
Ad•Vice Software and Consulting

Accountants know the books; consultants know the business. Add an expertise in agency software, and you have Vince Dong of Ad-Vice. Having worked in marketing communications agencies and consulting with them for over 30 years, he brings exclusive added value to Second Wind members.

Vince’s value comes from helping agencies throughout North America recognize that the recipe for success needs more than just good creative and marketing strategy. Using his knowledge as a CPA and CA along with his agency experience, Vince enables agencies to build a solid financial and organizational structure.

As a Second Wind consultant, Vince’s contribution is not limited to individual agencies. He is a regular speaker at our conferences where he tackles the topical and relevant real-life issues our members face. Vince’s unique experience, qualifications, and personality work together to provide an empowering experience for all those that work with him. This is best summed up by Vince’s own brand signature: now you know what you have to do.

Bridget Kelly
Adler Creative Consulting, Co-Founder

Bridget is a creative director living with her husband in Jersey City. Her impressive background includes DTC brands such as United Airlines, Pepto, Always & Burts Bees. 

Bridget has a proven track record of success developing brands, concepting campaigns, producing TV & digital content.

When she's not at her desk, Bridget is rooting for the New York Liberty, enjoying a dachshund doggie meet up or seeing a broadway show. 

Gabrielle Fulginiti
Adler Creative Consulting, Co-Founder

Gabrielle is a creative director living with her husband in the suburbs of Philly. She has extensive experience in DTC & HCP pharmaceutical advertising, creative strategy and organizational leadership.  

Gabbi loves finding insights between the lines of analytic data & research then turning them into innovative strategies for her clients.

Outside of the office you'll find her training for her next triathlon, challenging herself at her local CrossFit box or trying to keep up with her crazy dog Phyllis.