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 20 years, their 3 daughters, and their super adorable 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 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.

Transplanted from the bustle of Minneapolis to Coeur d’Alene, Lucas brings more than 7 years of professional photography and videography experience to the Blue Zone team. Having captured stills and video for a wide variety of industries, Lucas’ passion is telling a brand’s unique story with beautiful imagery. Around the office, Lucas is known for his contagious joy and his impeccably timed puns. When he’s not holding a camera, you can find him spending quality time with family, petting German Shepards, downhill mountain biking, or sharing an unsolicited pun joke with literally anyone who will listen.

You haven’t met a people person until you’ve met Camilla Kramer. Having worked in the service industry for 5 years, Camilla is a professional people-helper. In her most recent role she spent her days connecting international companies for events and conferences. Today, she uses her mad organizational and networking skills to connect Blue Zone clients with their target audience. With a BA in Hospitality Management, it’s no wonder she brings her welcoming smile to the office each day. When she’s not at work, she’s surely line dancing to a Cody Johnson song or serving in YoungLife of North Idaho.

Born and raised in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, Aaron found photography at the age of 12, fell in love with it, and has been pursuing content creation ever since. He’s shot everything from weddings, portraits, products, and headshots to brand content, commercials, and videos for crowdfunding and social media campaigns. Capturing moments and telling people’s stories has been Aaron’s passion for over a decade. He brings this passion, along with his famously unique creativity, to each and every project, helping Blue Zone clients tell their story to the online world. When he’s not behind the lens, Aaron can be found enjoying the outdoors or traveling the world. We challenge you to find a continent Aaron hasn’t been to! Spontaneous adventures are the way to his heart, and he plans to see as much of this beautiful world while he can.

Noelle is known as a Punctuation Prodigy around the world – well, around the Blue Zone office, anyway. Halfway through her MFA in Creative Writing, Noelle spends nearly all her spare time as a creative blogger and fiction writer. As a Blue Zone copywriter, Noelle tells tales and shares stories about companies, their mission, and their services. A self-proclaimed introvert, Noelle enjoys spending her free time outside (unless it’s cold!) and with her husband and five children.

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.