A 20-year communications-industry veteran, Mark has worked on both sides of the client/agency
spectrum. On the agency side, Mark has handled accounts such as Bausch+Lomb, Pacific Life, 3M Unitek, Talbert Medical Group and Simple Green. On the client side, he’s worked in Vail Ski Resort’s in-house marketing communications department, and at DIRECTV, where he managed branding and marketing initiatives. He also led agency-marketing initiatives at both RiechesBaird and Guzman Michaels Advertising. Mark has a B.A. in communications from Cal State Fullerton, is a published author, and has served on boards for local advertising and technology organizations. Mark is a past president of the Healthcare Public Relations and Marketing Association (HPRMA).

With over a decade of experience leading creative and strategic marketing initiatives, David plays a key role in creating value for our clients. Under his leadership, the Maricich creative team produces effective, award-winning work on a regular basis. In addition to his creative role, David develops effective client marketing strategies for brand building and response generation. He has directed communications programs for Aramark, MemorialCare, UCI HealthSystem, Talbert Medical Group, Newport Beach Fire, Sandel Medical, CalOptima and many others. Prior to joining the agency in the mid-90s, David managed marketing and creative properties for Bertelsmann Entertainment Group (BMG) where he developed talent and oversaw promotions, special events and music video production. David received a B.S. in marketing from San Diego State University.

Named Communicator of the Year by the Orange County Chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC), Suzanne Maricich is a recognized leader in the marketing field. After 15 years heading up marketing and public relations at Hoag Hospital in Newport Beach and other medical centers, Suzanne established her own company in 1986. Today, she serves a number of clients and has received more than 175 national and regional awards for her work. A graduate of Albertus Magnus College in New Haven, Connecticut, she studied journalism at UC Berkeley and earned a master's degree with highest honors from Minnesota State University-Moorhead. She is past president of the Healthcare Public Relations and Marketing Association.

Jace received a B.A. in communications at Endicott College in Beverly, MA and has extensive experience in marketing, advertising, market research and analysis, business planning and forecasting, and client management. He previously worked at BESTMED, a division of Saatchi and Saatchi Healthcare in New York City, NY, MedAccess, a division of Access Communications and Varitage in San Diego, CA. He also studied advertising abroad, interning at the Swift Agency in Dublin, Ireland. Jace has worked with clients ranging from B2C and B2B, medical device and pharmaceuticals, to state and local organizations. Some of the clients he has worked with in the past are; Lumenis Vision, Tim Thomas Hockey, Pfizer, Johnson and Johnson, Northern Power Systems, Vermont Emergency Response Volunteers (VERV), Medtronic, Pincrafters, and Sanofi Aventis. Jace brings a strong background in client management and strategic planning experience to the Maricich team.

Roxy offers Maricich’s clients a broad range of marketing skills, from in-depth research and account management to web strategies. A graduate of the University of California, Santa Barbara, Roxy received her B.A. in law and society with a minor in Spanish. In order to expand her knowledge of social trends and market research utilizing various research techniques, Roxy continued her education at Cal State Fullerton, where she’s received a master’s degree in sociology with an emphasis in social research. Roxy's healthcare brand experience includes MemorialCare Medical Centers, 3M Unitek, Aramark, L.A. Care, Sandel Medical, and other hospitals and medical devices.

Kate brings a wealth of marketing and public relations experience to the group. Prior to joining Maricich, Kate worked at Fleishman-Hillard International Communications, supporting clients including Abbott Laboratories, Dunkin' Donuts, EXACT Sciences and Tufts University. Kate also served as the communications chair for the New England Chapter of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Kate is an expert in promoting lifesaving brands through public relations and has directed communications programs for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, United Way, Pacific Coast Imaging and City of Santa Ana (Safe Street Crossers). Kate holds a B.A. in English and theology from Boston College.

Cindy heads up Maricich’s print production and design department—creating and producing a variety of marketing materials, ranging from print ads to special purpose publications. She has been instrumental in creating graphic themes and approaches that have set clients apart from others in a crowded marketplace. Cindy is a graduate of the design program at Platt College and actively participates in continuing design education programs at UCLA. Cindy's healthcare brand experience includes UCI Health System, Torrance Memorial Medical Center, Bausch + Lomb and Visiogen, to name a few.

With a B.A. in business administration, Liz is a dean’s list graduate from California State University, Fullerton. She helps coordinate the Maricich operation by assisting with overall office management in the areas of client services, technology, business development, logistics and media planning/placement. Liz is a member of the Golden Key International Honour Society, a by-invitation-only organization with a membership restricted to the top 15 percent of university graduates.

Michael's experience in the advertising marketplace spans over 30 years. Prior to his position in business development, Michael began his career as a production artist and eventually worked his way up to senior art director. Over the years, Michael has honed his craft at some most prestigious design studios in both Los Angeles and Boston. Michael's medical marketing experience includes his work with companies such as Baxter, Edwards Lifesciences, St. Jude Medical, and several healthcare-oriented ad agencies. Michael attended Art Center College of Design, where he majored in fine art, with an emphasis in painting.