Association Staff

Ray Scotto

Ray Scotto has been involved with Target Markets since attending the first Summit in October 2001. He was hired as the Executive Director of the Association in January 2002. Ray was instrumental in the development and implementation of several Association initiatives including the commercial website, Target Programs, the Program Administrator Best Practice Designation, Target University, and TMPAA Charities.

Ray's management experience was gained in the public sector, serving as the administrator of a child abuse investigation unit in SE Pennsylvania for 22 years. He has also worked as an adjunct professor at West Chester University, PA. Ray holds a Masters Degree in Social Work.

Susanne Whartnaby

Prior to joining Target Markets, Susanne worked as an underwriting assistant for the EPLI department of Rockwood Programs. Previous industry experience includes State Farm Insurance Fire and Auto Claims, Marine Midland Bank Commercial Finance Division and AIG's Payroll Marketing Department. Susanne has been the Member Services Coordinator for the Association since January of 2002.

Monica Elischer

TMPAA Membership Coordinator, Target Markets Prior to becoming a member of the Target Markets team, Monica worked the health and life arena through Aflac, and provided internet sales marketing at ByTheZip.com. She has held multiple positions in administration/sales throughout her career. Monica is currently responsible for enhancing the Association's Program Administrator membership base. She holds a bachelor degree in Marketing/Public Relations from Syracuse University.

Sarah Ayars

Sarah Ayars is responsible for carrying out Target Programs initiatives including electronic marketing, Outlet Center design, website demonstrations and member support. Sarah joined the Target Markets staff in June 2010. Previously, she was Communications Coordinator for Performance Marketing where she implemented marketing strategies for clients in a wide range of industries. She has a bachelor's degree in Advertising/Public Relations from The Pennsylvania State University.

Reg Pierce

Reg Pierce has been involved with TMPAA since October 2010. He is responsible for managing and creating sponsorship opportunities for TMPAA members and also heads up the newly implemented Target Programs Marketing Services. After serving 4 years in the Navy, Reg started his career as an advertising executive in NYC. In 1993, he began a 17-year run in specialty insurance marketing, serving as SVP, Marketing at MRM, Managing Director at InMarket Partners and Brand Strategist at Bailey Brand Consulting in PA.