Name

Janel Smith-Marchi

What do you do? Any special talents?

Officially I am a senior account manager with NPG of Oregon, the company that operates KTVZ-NBC, KFXO-Fox, NTVZ-CW, and KQRE-Telemundo.  What that means is that I sell advertising.  As for special talents, I can tell the difference between an 18th Century gentlemen’s waistcoat button and a 19th Century imitation.  Yes, my hobby is collecting antique clothing buttons.  Little pieces of art.

How many years have you been involved with AdFed?

My involvement with the Advertising Federation began in the 1980s when I worked through several positions with the Sacramento Ad Club, including Treasurer, Vice President, President and Show Chairperson.  Back then I also was involved with the national and regional organizations.  After dropping into the oblivion of commuting among major cities throughout California as Marketing Director for national companies, I am glad to be back into the Ad Fed fold of Bend, Oregon. 

What has AdFed done for you?

What do you do for fun?

For fun I enjoy hiking, biking, and skiing – as well as my hobby of button collecting.  I go to far too many button shows – and of course, I am involved in those organizations – as a Past President and current Treasurer.  I also volunteer for various nonprofit service organizations.

Favorite Central Oregon spot?

Tell us something about you that most people would be surprised to know?

What 3 things would you like to have with you on a deserted tropical island?

If I were on a deserted tropical island I would want a reliable manual on how to fish, hunt and identify edible plants.  I might also like a fully operational and fueled airplane or boat to get me off the island whenever I wanted.  And of course, the best of Swiss Army Knives to make myself a sun hat (and whatever other practical thing I might need).  Gee, would an axe be better?