Meet the Team

With a BA in Marketing from Texas A&M University, David began his career as a salesperson in print and online industrial advertising. His experience working in the B2B sector allowed him to evaluate inefficiencies within the search marketing industry. Avail Media Group has benefited from David’s strengths in leadership and communication. David’s vision continues to inspire the company while he oversees the business activity of the agency that continues to grow locally and nationally. David has presented at Google’s PSP Summit, HOUSTEX, Houston Interactive Marketing Association events and Interactive Strategies conferences. He resides in Katy with his wife, two children and dogs, Rebel & Nash.

Jeff Montgomery is a Partner at Avail Media Group in Houston, TX. With a BA in Economics from the University of Houston, Jeff began his career as a salesperson in print and industrial advertising. It was then he created relationships with his customers that still carry on today. Jeff is also the co-founder of A Sheltered Life, a fundraising organization to help nurture impoverished children and raise awareness for their needs. When not working, Jeff enjoys spending time with his wife and three children.

A native Houstonian and University of Houston graduate, Kelley Robinson, has been part of the Avail Media team since 2008. As President, she manages a team of 8 professionals across all clients and media. She has managed successful campaigns in the healthcare, energy, non-profit, senior living, travel and real estate industries. She is conversant in both traditional and digital media and understands the importance of melding the two.    Kelley is the recipient Media Alliance of Houston Agency Principal of the Year 2023, Media Director of the Year 2018 and 2021, Agency Digital Professional of the Year 2019 and the 2020 AAF Houston Spirit of AAF Houston award. Involvement in her industry is important and she serves on the Media Alliance of Houston and American Advertising of Houston boards.   She values strong relationships with her clients and industry peers. She places learning as a top priority for herself and team and is constantly staying up to date on media trends to continue to create successful and thoughtful campaigns for her clients. Kelley is a familiar face at the University of Houston, judging media campaigns at The Valenti School of Communication each semester. When not with her team, you can find Kelley spending time with her husband and daughter.

Born and raised in Houston, Amanda graduated from Texas A&M in 2015. Amanda started her media career in Dallas working on accounts like Texas Tourism and Southwest Airlines. She returned to her hometown of Houston working at Richards/Carlberg developing media strategy on accounts like Blue Bell Creameries, Wingstop, and Typhoon Texas. Amanda has always been fascinated by the way advertising continuously changes, so when she discovered the power to track and influence these changes through media buying, she was instantly hooked. After all, with great power comes great conversion rates – or something like that. Amanda started at BrivicMedia in 2019 and is the Media Director, involved in all aspects of strategic media planning, buying and implementation across all forms of media. She is a Past President of Media Alliance of Houston and is the 2020 Media Alliance of Houston Digital Professional of the Year , 2021 Media Buyer of the Year, and 2023 Media Director of the Year.

Cristina is a native Houstonian and a 2004 graduate of the University of Houston. She began her career as a media intern at Rives Carlberg and then moving on to AdResults. She joined the Avail Media team in 2007 and is currently a Media Manager. She is involved in all aspects of media planning and buying for her clients. Over the years, she's worked on accounts in telecommunications, pet food, education, airlines, senior living, health care, energy, and non-profit.  In her free time,  you can find Cristina hanging out with her husband and two sons, exploring all of what Houston has to offer.

After graduating from the University of Texas, Caitlin began her  career in media at GroupM in New York. After 3 years working on national accounts like AT&T Inc. and Progressive Insurance, it was time to return home to Houston. She began working for Avail Media in 2015 and is now a Media Manager. She focuses on clients within travel, healthcare, and real estate, handling all of their varied media planning and buying.    Since her return to the market, she has become involved in the industry organizations and is currently Co-Chair of the Houston Media Classic, an annual charity golf tournament benefiting Houston Food Bank, AEFH, and DREAM Fund.

Avery Domenech turned her early passion for advertising into a full-time career with Avail Media. After joining the team in 2015 as a Media Coordinator, Avery worked her way up to becoming a Junior Media Planner/Buyer after 8 months, was then promoted to Media Planner/Buyer a year later, and since 2022 a media manager. Utilizing her degree from Texas Christian University, she is constantly researching and learning new ways for her clients to effectively execute their campaigns – from new print formats to digital strategies. Avery is an active member of the Media Alliance of Houston and has chaired the annual Houston Media Classic, a golf tournament that raises money for various charities around the Houston area.  Nothing is more important to Avery than working for an organization that puts value in making the community a better place. Working at Avail Media has given her the opportunity to associate with charities such as The Leukemia Lymphoma Society and HomeAid.  When she is not at the office playing around with Excel spreadsheets, you can find her out walking her Great Pyrenees dog with her husband and her three children.

Janet is a longtime Houstonian with 35 years’ experience in the media business. She has worked with clients in healthcare, quick service restaurants and public utilities alongside local favorites including the Houston Ballet, the Houston Astros and -back in the day– the Houston Oilers. An enthusiast of art and science alike, Janet strives to make media planning creative, innovative, and, most importantly, financially rewarding for her clients. She attributes her strong reputation in the Houston market to her commitment to treating everyone - from vendors to clients – with fairness and transparency. Outside of work, you’ll find Janet hiking trails in the mountains of Wyoming, skiing with her family in Jackson Hole or visiting Napa with friends.

Taylor Roby is a new addition to the Avail Media team. She joined in the summer of 2022 as a Media Coordinator then promoted to Junior Media Planner/Buyer. Born and raised in Houston, she is well versed with the community and the surrounding areas. Taylor is a recent University of Houston alumni, where she graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Advertising and minor in Marketing. During her time in school, she was a member of the American Advertising Federation (AAF). Through AAF, she joined the National Student Advertising Competition where her team placed second in AAF’s District 10. This experience and previous internships inspired her passion for advertising.

Liz Ferrari, a Houston, TX native, embarked on her advertising journey at Penn State University, earning a BA in Advertising & PR with a minor in economics. Furthering her education, she attained a MS in Integrated Marketing Communications from West Virginia University. With over a decade of experience in cable advertising, Liz has played a pivotal role in helping clients connect with their target audiences on networks like ESPN, HGTV, and Bravo, spanning traditional channels and the dynamic landscape of streaming media. Currently serving as the Business Development Director at Avail Media Group, Liz leverages her expertise to drive business growth and cultivate strategic partnerships. She loves to connect with new clients to understand their businesses and develop long-term relationships. Liz also serves as the president of the Media Alliance of Houston, where she can give back to the local media industry through creating community, hosting events, and raising funds for scholarships.

Grace Dlugosh's academic journey at The University of Oklahoma began with a focus on architecture before a defining moment shifted her trajectory towards advertising. Exploring social media and the influencer sphere through internships, Grace discovered her passion for community engagement. However, it was a media planning course that became the pivotal point, seamlessly integrating her creativity, strategic thinking, and communication skills. This passion led her to not only excel as a student but also become a teaching assistant, inspiring others in the dynamic advertising field. In December 2023, Grace proudly graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Advertising and a minor in Architecture, showcasing a unique blend of analytical and creative prowess. Now equipped with a diverse skill set, Grace is poised to leave her mark in the ever-evolving landscape of advertising.

With 20+ years in the advertising industry, Liz has extensive experience working on each level of execution – local, regional and national, across all channels and understands firsthand that a blanket approach does not work in today’s fragmented landscape. She has worked on major brands from automotive and retail clients to QSRs including clients from government, energy, and the healthcare sectors all of which have included a diverse, multicultural audience. She has vast knowledge in planning and negotiations and brings innovative marketing ideas and loves putting together smart, custom plans for clients and seeing them through to the very last detail to produce the best results. Elizabeth is a native Texan and earned her BA in Communications at the University of Houston.

Kristen Reeves, a recent University of Houston graduate, transitioned from social media to media buying last summer. During her undergraduate years, she was heavily involved in the American Marketing Association at UH, eventually holding a leadership role for two semesters, which gave her the foundation she needed to be successful in media. She also helped to win the Best Media Plan award for a group project in her senior year Media Planning course. As a media coordinator at Brivic, Kristen is learning the ins and outs of managing client work and creating connections with vendors. Outside of work, she enjoys learning about national parks, listening to music, going to concerts, and trip planning.