Meet the Team

Dominic has helped large corporations like MGM Mirage and Bellagio manage their brand reputation strategy for nearly 20 years. A small business owner himself, he knew he could bring these skills to other small businesses and make a valuable difference in the lives of real people. That’s when he launched Blue Zone Marketing.

With a solid team and strong word-of-mouth referrals, the company grew to retain 30 long-term clients in the first 6 months. Each of those are still with us today. Helping these businesses grow their brand and easily manage their online reputation is Dominic’s passion. Well…that and football! After playing wide receiver in high school and college (with some College Football Hall of Fame records to brag about!), Dominic’s aches and pains have forced him into early retirement from the sport that he loves. (That hasn’t stopped him from competing in other ways, though!)

Dominic Longo loves to win. These days, winning means keeping his clients happy in a long-term partnership that helps each other succeed. His grit, character, and general likeability makes this a natural expression of his talents. When he’s not busy growing businesses, Dominic enjoys spending time with (and competing against!) his wife and 5 children in literally any game whatsoever. And yes, he’s probably going to win.

With over 20 years of branding experience for big-name hospitality brands, Melissa’s passion is bringing her corporate skillset to today’s business owner. She has helped brand new start-ups, local mom-and-pops, top-rated surgeons, and large multi-location corporations grow and maintain a stellar online presence.

Melissa stays busy overseeing our client’s reputation portfolios and creatively strategizing on social media campaigns. She credits her success to her daily citrus zip-fizz, but we all know it’s just her mad marketing skills being put to work! Melissa loves helping companies show the online world how awesome they are in the real world! When she’s not helping clients slay their online reputation, she can usually be found at the lake with her husband of 19 years, their 3 daughters, and their super adorable newborn grandson.

With a degree in Business Administration and Marketing, Kenny has worked to grow and market small businesses for nearly a decade. He has extensive knowledge in the ecommerce marketing space, digital ad analytics, gourmet popcorn, and whiskey. He’s known for putting 110% effort toward his clients’ goals, which has rightfully earned him the nickname, “Mr. Fancy Pants” around the office. (Despite what he may tell people, he thoroughly enjoys being called by that name.) And while his pants are generally less than fancy, his unique experience and creativity tops the charts!

At Blue Zone, Kenny specializes in business development and digital ad management for our clients. Kenny stays motivated by the fact that he only measures his own success by that of his clients. (For the record, he’s hitting it out of the park!) Our clients love him! So does his adorable wife, Katherine, and their two young sons. When Mr. Fancy Pants isn’t busy working, he can usually be found with his family on the shores of lake Coeur d’Alene, likely cradling a glass of Lagavulin 16 year. Neat.

After a decade in the service industry, Emily brings her love of serving others and building relationships to the table. She believes that genuinely connecting with her clients is the first step to connecting them to the rest of the world. With a degree in Business Analytics, Emily is passionate about both the creative and the analytical side of brand development, offering her clients a well rounded perspective on the services that best suit them. Having worked at the management level in the fast-paced coffee industry, Emily is no stranger to fueling the pursuits of her clients.  She can help you boost your brand or help you make a mean honey-cinnamon americano!  In her free time you can catch her hiking, cooking, or adding to her beloved used book collection.

Born in Quito, Ecuador, Christine’s first language was Spanish.  Ironically, though, it was her mastery of the English language that brought her to the Blue Zone team!  Her literary eloquence and experience as a retired RN equips her to create blog content for many Blue Zone clients, particularly those in the medical industry.  Christine’s way with words keeps her busy at the office, but in her free time, she enjoys reading, hiking, going to church, and spending time with her large extended family.