MEET THE TEAM

Deanna Avi Madigan

Co-Founder

Deanna brings a creative force to everything she does and has spent the last 17 years helping clients market their products in the Retail, Consumer Goods, Telecom + Food & Beverage industries. She specializes in designing + executing strategies for clients that drive increased sales + efficiencies. Deanna is an organizer with a relentless commitment to delivering results. She is passionate about bringing people together from all parts of her life + is fiercely loyal. When she’s not conquering the world of eCommerce, you will find Deanna coaching and cheering on her two sons, volunteering, cooking + out on the town!

Abbie Moore

Director of Client Partnerships

With a passion for relationship building, and years of affiliate industry experience Abbie is a pro when it comes to cultivating and optimizing partnerships! She brings years of affliate industry experience with her to Team Bespoke and thrives on executing new partnership strategies for her clients.
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When she isn't busy being a partnerships guru, you can find her cooking new recipes at her home in Columbus, Ohio with her husband, catering to her spoiled English Bulldog, spending time with friends & family, and catching a Peloton ride.⁠

Mary Curme

Partnerships Lead

With experience in affiliate marketing and account services, Mary's analytical and management skills are unparralled. She is a much welcomed addition to the team and a familiar face to many in our industry.

Outside of work, Mary loves exploring Chicago, keeping up with multiple Bravo reality shows at once, teaching herself to cook, and planning game nights with her friends.

Liz Curtis

Co-Founder

Liz is uniquely talented at connecting
people. She just loves getting to know
“y’all”. She’ll ask you a million questions
because she’s that curious. She’s legit
sad when it’s time to say good-bye. We
have to drag her away. But her process
creates a true relationship built on honesty
and trust. With that deep understanding
she’s able to find unique pathways forward
to meet her customer’s needs. Liz spent
more than 6 years at Rakuten where she
won record business for the company and
led a national sales team with passion
and expertise.

Liz Nordlinger

Head of Partnership Strategy

Liz Nordlinger develops innovative integrated solutions across Team Bespoke as the Head of Partnership Strategy. She combines her past digital marketing, communications, and client success experience to design processes and strategies that help grow internal and client business results.

Liz earned her MBA at the University of Colorado (Sko Buffs!) and calls Colorado home. When she is not ideating new projects, Liz enjoys being in the Colorado outdoors - hiking, camping, rock climbing, and snowboarding.⁠

Shannon Keene

Partnerships Lead

Shannon is a Chicago native and a graduate of American University in Washington, DC. She has previously worked with luxury brands in the affiliate space - working closely with her clients to meet and exceed their goals. She contributes her knowledge of retail and beauty to Team Bespoke and is always looking for ways to grow her clients’ programs and exceed their goals.

When she's not busy strategizing with her clients, Shannon enjoys long walks, yoga, trying out new recipes, spending countless hours on TikTok, and daydreaming about her next adventure overseas.

Melissa Feemster

Co-Founder

Melissa’s true passion is meeting people
and learning about brands. After getting her
MBA from Wharton, she built a career at
Rakuten, becoming GM of the US and UK
business. She learned a lot about big brands
and running teams. She then worked at a
fashion startup. With three successful exits
under her belt, she loves helping startups
figure out how to monetize their business via
partnerships. Melissa takes her relationships seriously:
she’ll drive through a snow storm (she’s
done it) to see someone. She’s proud to call
the many contacts she’s built in her career
friends as well as clients.

Lauren Emde

Manager of Client Partnerships

Lauren comes to the team with a significant background in Affiliate marketing and especially enjoys working with people + building relationships! ⁠
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Outside of her workspace, Lauren likes to get outdoors, travel, spend time with friends & family, cheer on Chicago sports teams…and these days Lauren and her boyfriend are always on the lookout for a *potential* new pup – perhaps a Corgi?

Emily Petrowski

Senior Partnerships Specialist

Emily is a Chicago Suburbs natives and a graduate of Drake University. Working at Team Bespoke has given her the opportunity to combine her passion for building relationships and strategies all while working with amazing brands and partners.