Adam Russo
media and Communications
Adam Russo is a lifelong learner who is deeply rooted in the West Michigan communications community. As the owner of the public relations firm COM 616, his professional experience includes working with global brands such as Haworth and Amway, as well as regional companies including Varnum, University of Michigan Health-West, and Comcast. Outside of the office, Adam is committed to community service and fitness. He currently serves as an executive board member of the Literacy Center of West Michigan and a board member of PAWS With A Cause. In his spare time, Adam enjoys playing with his Samoyed, Yoshi, and staying active through endurance sports. He’s completed four Ironman triathlons and is currently working toward running a marathon in every state. He and his wife, Meghan, are also on a mission to visit all 63 U.S. national parks. Adam is a three-time Grand Rapids Business Journal “40 Under 40” honoree and has served as an adjunct public relations professor at his alma mater, Grand Valley State University.
Zendra MacLeod
Design and digital
Zendra is a curious creative who is always trying something new. Throughout her career, she has worked with a range of small businesses to nationally recognized brands. She loves collaborating with businesses and discovering opportunities to help them drive their brand message forward. One of her main principals in designing is to keep it simple whether it’s a clear call to action or how you navigate a website. Outside of the office she enjoys being outdoors or working on a project in her home studio.
Nate Abramowski
photo and Video
With a longstanding history in photography and video, Nate continues to use both mediums to bring clients meaningful stories and compelling visuals. After noteworthy success within television and film production in New York City, completing an MFA at the Savannah College of Art & Design, Nate loves new challenges. As the founder of Icon United, this production studio has served as a center for creative endeavors of all kinds. When not behind a camera or in front of a computer, running and biking are essential day-to-day brain breaks.
Strategic Partnerships | COM 616 regularly collaborates on larger project opportunities and maintains a solid referral relationship with Clark Communications.