John DeCelle Honored With Marketer of Excellence Award

ALBANY, NY (05/24/2011)(readMedia)-- The New York Capital Region chapter of the American Marketing Association is pleased to announce John DeCelle as this year's recipient of the Marketer of Excellence Award. DeCelle will receive his award during the 17th Annual Mark of Excellence Awards on Wednesday, October 5, 2011 at the downtown Albany Crowne Plaza on State and Lodge Streets.

DeCelle is the Chief Marketing Officer for SEFCU. In this position, he provides management and strategic direction of SEFCU's marketing, e-Commerce, business development, public relations, and sales-through-service efforts. He oversees the brand's TV, radio, print, online, outdoor, in-branch and member communications.

Prior to joining SEFCU in 2005, DeCelle held various key roles at ALBANK and Fleet Financial Group in New York's Capital Region, MountainOne Financial Partners in the Berkshires of Massachusetts, and at Media Logic in Albany. Among his 20+ years of experience includes consumer and business-to-business marketing, sales, product development, and public relations in the financial services, healthcare, higher education, and retail industries.

"It is truly an honor to be recognized by the NY Capital Region Chapter of the American Marketing Association. Given the history of the award and the previous honorees, I am humbled to be recognized as this year's Marketer of Excellence," said John DeCelle. "I am fortunate to be part of a company which has, at its core, a deep commitment to making a difference in the community, not only from a marketing perspective, but also as the foundation of its corporate philosophy," added DeCelle.

Past recipients of the Marketer of Excellence Award include: Beth Wales, Elmer E. Streeter, II, E. Kristen Frederick, Dr. Alan Chartock, Robert Provost, Lyn Taylor, and Kelly Lovell.

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To learn more about the 17th Annual Mark of Excellence Awards, please visit www.nymarketing.org/moe or the chapter's Facebook page at www.facebook.com/NYCRAMA.

About American Marketing Association

The American Marketing Association (AMA) is the largest marketing association in North America. A professional association for marketing leaders, thinkers and doers, it is the only organization that brings together marketers across all specialties to collaborate and inspire one another. Through relevant information, comprehensive education and targeted networking, the AMA assists marketers in deepening their expertise, elevating their careers and ultimately, achieving better results. For more information on the American Marketing Association, visit www.MarketingPower.com.

About NYCRAMA

The New York Capital Region chapter of the American Marketing Association (NYCRAMA) is the premier Tech Valley association for marketing professionals. Since 1992, NYCRAMA has been dedicated to elevating the marketing profession by delivering career development, educational opportunities, and promoting best practices for winning and keeping customers. The chapter provides an opportunity to learn from and network with hundreds of marketing professionals in the Capital Region. Find out more at www.nymarketing.org.