Michael Chico

Executive Vice President, Sales, Marketing & Research

Chico is responsible for overseeing all of Screenvision’s National, Regional and Local sales in New York, Los Angeles, Detroit, Dallas and Chicago -- one of the largest sales forces in the media industry, with approximately 150 full time account executives. As Executive Vice President of Sales, Marketing & Research, Chico identifies and launches new product and service offerings and oversees Screenvision’s overall sales and marketing strategy including producing the Screenvision preshow. Chico is also Chairman and President of the CAC (Cinema Advertising Council), member of the OAAA (Outdoor Advertising Association of America), and the DPAA (Digital Place-based Advertising Association).

Prior to joining Screenvision in 2007, Chico was Executive Vice President of Advertising Sales for Madison Square Garden, Inc. A senior member of the company’s management team, Chico was responsible for overseeing the MSG and Fox Sports Net New York networks, as well as signage, integrated marketing and naming rights for the theater at Madison Square Garden, Radio City Music Hall and the Beacon Theater. Additionally, he has served on the senior sales management teams of the NBC television stations (Senior Vice President of East Coast Sales and Senior Vice President of Strategic Sales & Marketing). He also was the founder of what is now called NBC Everywhere. At ABC television stations he held the positions of Vice President, Sales, New Media Sales and Regional Sports Sales as well as Vice President, Integrated Sales at ESPN.

Chico earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Ramapo College of New Jersey, where he currently serves on the Board of Advisors.

Darryl Schaffer

Executive Vice President, Exhibitor Relations

Schaffer is responsible for overseeing Screenvision's network of exhibitor partners which totals over 15,000 screens nationwide, and is comprised of over 150 exhibitors. Schaffer is also responsible for the growth of the network and most recently Screenvision's exhibitor network was strengthened through the signing of long-term contracts with Bow Tie Cinemas, Malco Theatres, Marcus Theatres and Rave Motion Pictures.

Under Schaffer's direction, Screenvision's digital network is growing rapidly. Screenvision has 35 key partners and the Digital Preshow is currently exhibited on over 7,000 screens and will expand by another 1,000 screens installed in the coming months.

Additionally, Schaffer oversees the Screenvision Programming Network activities. Schaffer has been with Screenvision for 20 years, and has held various positions across the company.

Schaffer holds a Bachelor Degree in Marketing and Art History from Syracuse University.

Loren Venturi-Miller

Senior Vice President, National & Regional Sales

Venturi-Miller is responsible for the strategic direction of the company’s national and regional sales efforts as well as overseeing the respective teams in New York, Los Angeles, Detroit, Dallas and Chicago. She is responsible for the development of engaging cinema advertising platforms as well as the advancement of long-term relationships with key accounts. Prior to being appointed Senior Vice President, Venturi-Miller held various positions within the company including Director of National Sales and Vice President of Partnership Sales.

Prior to Screenvision, Venturi-Miller held a variety of executive marketing and sales positions with Hachette Filipacchi Publishing.

Alan Brittain

Senior Vice President, Local Sales

Alan Brittain has been in the media sales business for over 20 years—and is currently the Senior Vice President of Local Sales at Screenvision, the leading cinema advertising company in the United States. Brittain is responsible for planning, directing and coordinating all Local Sales activities including sales strategies, new account acquisitions and client partner relations.

Prior to joining Screenvision, Brittain was the Vice President/General Sales Manager for Fox Station Sales where he was responsible for the national sales strategies to achieve the revenue and shared goals of each station.

Prior to Fox Stations, Brittain was Senior Vice President of NBC Station Sales for NBC Universal where he spearheaded and put into action national sales strategies to achieve the revenue and shared goals for 14 NBC owned stations. Brittain also served as Sales Manager for NBC National Sales. Brittain started his career with 10 years at Blair Television, where he worked his way up to Vice President/Director of Sales, American Red Division.

Alan Brittain graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communications from the University of Alabama.

Andrew Blacker

Senior Vice President, Marketing

Blacker is responsible for all marketing strategy including branding, sales initiatives, public relations and advertising. His extensive experience in media and the digital space provides strategic insight to support the company’s core cinema advertising business.

Prior to joining Screenvision, Blacker was Vice President at Discovery Communications in the Commerce Division where he oversaw marketing, online/offline promotions and new business strategy & development. Previous to Discovery, he was Director of AOL Networks Marketing and Strategy group and was the Director of Creative Development including custom publishing for advertisers and content partners. Blacker also served as the Vice President, Sales & Marketing at Ebrick.com and managed InfoSeek Corporation’s Business Development and various sales efforts. Blacker started his career at Hearst New Media & Technology.

Blacker graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in English and Small Business Development from Cornell University.

James Dolan

Senior Vice President, Finance & Accounting

Dolan is responsible for managing the Screenvision's accounting & finance organization. Prior to joining Screenvision in 2000, Dolan served as Financial Controller of IllusionFusion LLC for 5 years where he was instrumental in the growth of this interactive service company, which included many startup production and post production studios throughout the US.

James holds a degree in Accounting and Finance from The Institute of Technology in Ireland and is an ACCA member.

Matt Friedland

Senior Vice President, Campaign Management & Operations

Friedland manages the Campaign Management and Operations processes, which includes forecasting, inventory, scheduling, production, creative services, distribution, and posting. With more than 15 years of experience in direct response and digital media industries, Friedland navigates Screenvision’s inventory strategies and workflow processes for the company including campaign evaluation, scheduling decisions, and channel evaluations.

Prior to joining Screenvision in 2005, Friedland managed advertising and direct response product inventory and operations for major web portals with Interactive Search Holdings (now part of Inter-Active Corp.). In this role, Friedland represented the properties in the IAB for CAN SPAM (Group Leader) developing several iterations of inventory optimization and measurement applications for the company. Previous to Search Holdings, Friedland was an online direct response and media products account executive for Excite.com.

Friedland graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Communications & English from The University of Delaware and holds a Masters of Business Administration from The University of Connecticut.

George Najarian

Senior Vice President, Human Resources

Najarian oversees all aspects of Human Resources which include staffing, employee relations and development, compensation, benefits, training, organizational development and design. He is also responsible for company facilitations and operations.

Prior to joining Screenvision in 2004, Najarian held a management position at Sirius Satellite Radio where he was responsible for staffing, benefits and overall human resources management for the company. He was also responsible for talent management initiatives, which focused on employee selection processes, development, assessment, retention and succession planning around key competencies.

Najarian holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from McGill University.