Our team

Betsy Ross is President and Co-Founder of Game Day, a media and marketing agency that she co-founded in July 2002. She has more than 30 years of experience as a sports and news anchor. As one of the first women to break into national sports news, Ross served as one of the first female anchors at ESPN from 1997-2002. Before anchoring SportsCenter and ESPN News, Ross worked at NBC News Channel and Cincinnati's NBC affiliate, WLWT-TV, for seven years, where she covered the 1996 Presidential Election and Inauguration and the 1996 Atlanta Games. She continues to be involved in sports broadcasting as play-by-play anchor for women’s college basketball for ESPN and other national and regional outlets, and as a sports reporter for Cincinnati’s FOX 19.

Ross has served on a number of boards including: Ball State Foundation, Special Olympics, March of Dimes, Greater Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky Women’s Sports Association and the Ronald McDonald House.

She also teaches the course, Game Day Media, at the University of Notre Dame.

Ross is a native of Connersville, Indiana, received her bachelor’s degree at Ball State University and master’s degree at the University of Notre Dame. In her spare time on game days she moves multiple televisions and computer screens into the living room to watch three games at once.

Jackie Reau, CEO of Game Day, a media and marketing agency based in Cincinnati, has more than 25 years of experience and specializes in strategic communications and marketing planning and crisis management. Before co-founding Game Day in 2002 with former ESPN Anchor Betsy Ross, Jackie worked in PR at The Christ Hospital and as director of marketing at the Cincinnati Art Museum.

Jackie is the author of “The Power of Hustle: A Playbook for Building Influence, Opportunity, and a Career You Actually Love.”

She is also active in the community serving on boards of the following: Cincinnati Art Museum, CancerFree KIDS, Flywheel Social Enterprise and Ohio University Foundation Board.

Jackie earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism from the E.W. Scripps School of Journalism at Ohio University and a master’s in sports administration at Ohio University. She has also studied at the Harvard Business School.

She has completed four half marathons and has visited all 30 Major League baseball parks.

Kathrine Nero is Vice President of Media at Game Day, leading media relations strategy and media training while helping clients shape their messages and show up with confidence across today’s news landscape.

Before joining Game Day, Kathrine spent more than two decades in local television as an award-winning morning news and sports anchor. Her career included time as a sideline reporter for Xavier basketball and as a pre- and post-game host for the Cincinnati Reds. She then expanded into digital journalism and social media at The Cincinnati Enquirer. With experience across television, radio, digital, sports, social media, print, and podcasting, she understands what resonates with newsrooms and audiences - insight she now brings to every client interaction.

Kathrine is a graduate of the University of Memphis, and with her husband and two daughters, calls Northern Kentucky home. She is a champion for NKY, as well as a repeat No. 2 “Best Northern Kentuckian” according to CityBeat readers, just behind some guy named George Clooney. She also serves on the boards of the Karen Wellington Foundation and Queen City Theatre Collaborative, teaches at the University of Cincinnati, loves musical theatre, thrifting, coffee and Elvis (and is a former Graceland tour guide), and as a two-time breast cancer survivor, she reminds you: it’s time to get a mammogram.

Courtney Tomasetti serves as Vice President of Client Strategy where she leads marketing and communications strategy for a diverse portfolio of corporate, nonprofit, and major event clients. A champion for Cincinnati, Courtney is driven by work that strengthens the city and supports organizations making a meaningful impact across the region.

Prior to joining Game Day, she led marketing efforts at the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber for some of the region’s most recognizable events, including Taste of Cincinnati, Oktoberfest Zinzinnati, and BLINK.

Courtney earned a B.B.A. in Marketing and Management from the University of Cincinnati and holds a Professional Certificate in Marketing Design from UC. She is dual certified in Digital Marketing through the American Marketing Association and the Digital Marketing Institute. She is a graduate of the Cincinnati Chamber’s Cincy Next Class 3 and the United Way’s BOLD Leadership Program and was named to the Cincinnati Business Courier’s 40 Under 40 Class of 2023.

Outside of work, Courtney enjoys coaching youth soccer, cheering on Cincinnati’s local sports teams and supporting the USWNT, checking NFL stadiums off her bucket list, and staying active with her daughter, Nora, and husband, Bryan.

Tricia Suit is the chief creative and content officer with Game Day Communications and is the editor of Cincinnati People, an online publication.

Suit has worked for Visit Cincy, teaching classes for the Certified Tourism Ambassador program. She was the vice president of marketing for Downtown Cincinnati Inc. where she managed holiday programming and organized events with small arts groups during the MLB All-Star Game and BLINK. While at the Taft Museum of Art, she co-produced Art for All, a public art project celebrating the Museum’s 80th anniversary.

She has served on the Cincinnati Streetcar marketing committee, MLB All-Star Game Community Organizing Committee, and the WordPlay Cincy advisory committee. She is a graduate of Ball State University with a degree in history, and she was named an International Downtown Association Emerging Leadership Fellow and is a graduate of the Cincinnati Regional Chamber’s C-Change and WE Lead programs.

A longtime singer and songwriter, Suit serves on the boards of the American Sign Museum and Cincinnati Opera, which allow her to support her love of shiny objects, music, and Cincinnati history.

Lauren Artino is a storyteller at heart, bringing over a decade of TV news experience to her role as Director of Digital Content at Game Day Communications. A former anchor and reporter, she traded the news desk for PR and digital strategy, helping clients find their voice across every customer touchpoint. Her favorite aspects of the job include connecting regional influencers (through Game Day’s CINfluencer Network - launched in 2023) with clients, diving into the energy of brand activations, and meticulously tracking media reports to showcase the impact of a campaign

By leveraging her newsroom instincts and expertise in platforms like Meta and LinkedIn, Lauren manages the end-to-end influencer engagement process to ensure every partnership is authentic and results-driven. Whether she is drafting press releases or pitching national media, she remains a "people-first" professional dedicated to vision-driven storytelling.

A Cleveland native with a deep sense of adventure, Lauren’s travels have taken her from the glaciers of Iceland to the stunning blue waters of Croatia. When she isn’t exploring the globe, this University of Cincinnati alumna can be found tending to her plant collection, exploring the ever-evolving Cincinnati food scene, and navigating the sweet chaos of raising her puppy, Mae.

Megan Coffey joined Game Day Communications in 2022 and currently serves as the Director of Videography, where she brings stories to life through dynamic, engaging video content captured across the city. With a sharp eye for storytelling and a passion for visual impact, Megan leads creative efforts that connect audiences to the moments that matter most.

Before joining Game Day Communications, Megan spent eight years with the University of Cincinnati Athletics Department, where she oversaw social media and video board content for all athletic programs. Her work played a key role in elevating the fan experience and amplifying the voice of UC Athletics across digital and in-venue platforms. Prior to that, Megan spent five years in Colorado creating compelling content for the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee, telling powerful stories of elite athletes and their journeys on a national stage.

A Chicago native, Megan earned her Bachelor of Journalism degree from the University of Illinois.

Outside of work, Megan stays active and creatively inspired. She enjoys playing recreational softball and sand volleyball, attending sporting events and theater productions, traveling whenever her schedule allows, and participating in her local book club. A passionate photographer, she also loves capturing meaningful moments for friends and their families — preserving stories both on and off the field.

Shae Combs Huth serves as the Director of Photography at Game Day Communications, where she leads visual storytelling and production. A graduate of the University of Cincinnati with a degree in photojournalism, Shae has built a career defined by impactful imagery and narrative depth.

Her work has been recognized at the highest levels of journalism. While interning at The Cincinnati Enquirer, Shae was a key contributor to the team awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Local Reporting for "Seven Days of Heroin," a powerful documentation of the opioid epidemic in Cincinnati. She is also the recipient of a Regional Emmy Award for her videography work on the piece "Day of Wakening."

When she isn’t behind a camera for work, Shae enjoys reading fantasy adventure novels and cheering on FC Cincinnati with her husband, Eli. She also loves turning her lens toward her own family, frequently staging mini photoshoots with her daughters, Rose and Ruby.

Tim David is the Director of Esports and Analytics at Game Day Communications, where he leads the development of talent, content, and education of esports in the Greater Cincinnati Area through the Cincinnati Fear. Additionally, as the Analytics Lead at Game Day Communications, he builds custom data-driven dashboards for clients that show complex data sets into visual, storytelling insights.

Before joining Game Day Communications, Tim was the Director of Esports at Mount St. Joseph University where he developed the program under the university’s Athletics Department, one of the first in Cincinnati. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Sports Business from Northern Kentucky University.

Outside of work, Tim enjoys playing pickleball, casually competing in League of Legends and World of Warcraft, and cheering on the Philadelphia Flyers and FC Cincinnati.

Jennifer Loechle serves as the Design & Strategy Director at Game Day Communications, where she leads design execution, brand development, and design strategy. She brings a thoughtful, creative approach to problem-solving, blending big-picture strategy with strong visual storytelling.

Previously, Jennifer served as Executive Manager at the Muskegon Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce, where she directed creative strategy and marketing efforts in support of organizational growth and member engagement. She also previously served as Senior Event Manager at the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber, where she planned and executed major civic and cultural events including Cincinnati’s BLINK festival. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design and Art History from Eastern Kentucky University and is highly skilled in Adobe Creative Suite.

Outside of work, Jennifer enjoys creating meaningful memories with her family, learning new skills (like quilting), and is always searching for the perfect antique.

Tasha Pinelo is Director of Media Relations and Photographer at Game Day Communications, where she blends more than a decade of television and print journalism experience with a strong creative eye behind the camera. A former journalist and successful business owner, she brings newsroom instincts and strategic storytelling to every client she represents.

A native of Dayton, Ohio and a proud graduate of Ohio State University, Tasha has a deep love for Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky and is honored to help show off the region she now calls home through impactful media coverage and authentic photography.

When she’s not pitching stories or behind the camera, she enjoys spending time with her husband and children, cheering on the Cincinnati Reds and taking in Cincinnati’s vibrant arts scene.

As a project manager, Olivia assists clients with marketing and communications strategy and implementation. As a member of Gen Z, Olivia uses her expertise in social media to create engaging content to help grow audiences. With a background in journalism, she uses social media to tell stories that reflect a client’s mission.

Before joining Game Day Communications, Olivia earned her Bachelor's degree from Washington University in St Louis and her Master’s degree from Northwestern Medill School of Journalism. While she was a student, Olivia worked at many events including Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL) games, Chicago Bears training camp, Chicago Sky games and Super Bowl LX.

Outside of work, Olivia enjoys visiting national parks, spending time with her nieces and nephews, cooking new recipes, cheering for the Bengals, and asking people to toss a baseball with her.