Your CSK Team
President
Candace Kantz
Candace Kantz has spent nearly 30 years helping organizations make smarter media investments and achieve measurable results. A graduate of both Gannon University and Duquesne University, she started her advertising career the day after graduation and has been immersed in media strategy ever since.
Known for asking tough questions, building disciplined media plans, and telling it like it is, Candace has earned the trust of clients across industries. She believes media should be accountable, budgets should work hard, and good strategy should never be buried under buzzwords. Her work has earned recognition from Pittsburgh Magazine as a Woman in Business and honors for Outstanding Achievement in Media.
Fun fact:
During COVID, Candace ran CSK from a camper while traveling with her family. Turns out you can build media strategies just about anywhere with a laptop, determination, and a decent cell signal.
Media Strategy Account Director
Jamie Schweiger
Jamie Schweiger has a knack for keeping complex media campaigns organized, on track, and moving forward. A graduate of Robert Morris University, she began her professional career in recruiting before discovering a passion for media strategy, planning, and client service.
As a former co-owner of MJMedia, Jamie managed client relationships, negotiated media buys, and helped organizations make smarter marketing investments. Today, she combines strategic thinking with meticulous attention to detail, ensuring campaigns are executed thoughtfully and deadlines are never an afterthought. Clients value Jamie's ability to see both the big picture and the small details that make success possible.
Fun fact:
Jamie's first job was delivering newspapers for the Pittsburgh Press. Looking back, a career in media may have been inevitable.
Director of Digital Marketing
Dylan Jones
Dylan Jones knows that great digital marketing is equal parts data, discipline, and adaptability. A graduate of Flagler College, Dylan began his professional career as a minor league baseball player. When the pandemic brought baseball to a halt, he discovered another passion: digital marketing and data analytics.
Since joining CSK in 2021, Dylan has become a trusted advisor to clients, coworkers, and agency partners alike. He has helped build the agency's digital processes and training programs while leading campaigns across search, social, display, video, and analytics. Clients appreciate Dylan's ability to translate complex data into clear recommendations and practical next steps. He speaks fluent analytics without making anyone feel like they need a glossary.
Fun fact:
Dylan has visited 23 of America's 63 national parks and is steadily working his way through the rest.
Media Director
Amy Gustafson
Amy "Gus" Gustafson has spent more than three decades navigating an ever-changing media landscape. After earning her master's degree from Point Park University, she began her career in traditional media buying and has been helping clients make smart media investments ever since.
Over the course of her career, Amy has purchased media in nearly every DMA and major metro market across the United States, as well as select international markets. As media channels have evolved, she has evolved with them, seamlessly integrating streaming audio, OTT, and other emerging platforms into her expertise. Known for her responsiveness, reliability, and industry relationships, Gus is often the person clients and media partners call when they need answers and need them quickly.
Fun fact:
Before finding her way into advertising, she studied fashion design and seriously considered making it her career.
Senior Digital Media Analyst
Charlie Wright
Charlie Wright brings curiosity, positivity, and digital expertise to every client engagement. A graduate of Ohio University, Charlie joined CSK Advertising during his final semester of college and quickly established himself as a trusted member of the team.
While at Ohio University, Charlie participated in the university's Global Consulting Program, traveling to Greece and partnering with international students to help retailer Leroy Merlin better understand contractor shoppers and improve the customer experience through store design. Today, Charlie applies that same analytical mindset to digital media, helping clients better understand audiences, optimize performance, and make smarter marketing decisions. As a true digital native, he's always exploring what's next while keeping a sharp focus on what works.
Fun fact:
Charlie is a PADI Open Water certified scuba diver and is always up for his
next underwater adventure.
Business Operations Manager
Melissa Gindhart
Melissa Gindhart is the organizational backbone of CSK Advertising. A Penn State graduate with years of experience in business operations, Melissa was the agency's first employee and has been helping keep things running smoothly since 2016.
Melissa works across every client account, managing budgets, billing, and the countless operational details that keep the agency running smoothly. If something needs to be organized, tracked, or balanced, Melissa is usually two steps ahead. In an industry full of deadlines and moving pieces, she brings consistency, accuracy, and peace of mind.
Fun fact:
While most people are chasing sunshine, Melissa will take a snowy
day every time.