Leadership
Guided by our mission to provide exceptional service and create lasting partnerships, the Authority Company leadership team is committed to excellence and innovation in everything we do.
Our leadership team is composed of seasoned professionals dedicated to empowering thought leaders, entrepreneurs, and professionals to amplify their Authority and reach their audiences.
Adam founded Advantage Media in 2005, publishing under the Advantage Books brand and offers PR, podcast, and digital media services to CEOs, entrepreneurs, and leaders.
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Beth LaGuardia Cooper oversees brand, PR, and marketing strategy and operations for the organization. She also leads Authority Media Services, focusing on online media, engagement, and public relations for clients.
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Evan Schnittman sets the strategies, manages the publishing teams, and works with our publishing partners and brands to ensure our members publish the best possible books that expands their reach, boosts their impact, and achieves their personal and professional goals.
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Renée Barnstone leads and scales Advantage's financial, administrative, and infrastructure operations to support its growth. Although recently moved from Silicon Valley to Charleston, she has roots in the northeast and 20 years in the southeast. Renée is a licensed CPA and holds an undergraduate degree from Fairleigh Dickinson University.
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As Publisher, Don brings his world-class journalism and storytelling abilities to help business leaders build their Authority, amplify their message, and realize their potential as transformational thought leaders.
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With several decades of experience in sales, marketing and operations, Bob Gay currently serves as the Executive Vice President of Growth at Advantage.
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Ben Douglas heads the recruitment efforts at Advantage, focusing on attracting top talent to the team. He dedicates each day to networking, identifying ideal candidates, and guiding applicants through the hiring process.
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