Pasqualino (Pat) Palmieri has been appointed to the Board of Trustees of Sempre Avanti, Inc., Cedar Grove, New Jersey, on January 27. Palmieri is Vice President Creative Director at Ganton. In an almost 50-year span, Ganton has become the leading strategic marketing, branding and digital agency for building products. Pat has over two decades of experience developing award-winning campaigns.

He has created and directed many high-profile initiatives for name brands. Pat is a conceptual strategist and problem-solver who manages complex projects from inception to completion. “Pat Palmieri is a first-generation Italian-American, has a strong passion for Italian culture, and is fluent in Italian,” notes Rosanna Imbriano, Sempre Avanti founder and executive director. “We welcome him to our Board and appreciate the time and talent he will bring to our organization.”

Sempre Avanti (www.SempreAvanti.org) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that serves as a resource center for the Italian and Italian-American community. Its mission is to provide support to all Italians: individuals, businesses, organizations, and associations, both in the United States and Italy. As a resource center, the organization provides a multitude of services and encourages strategic alliances that not only benefit both parties, but also strengthen a shared heritage to move Italians forward. Its executive director and founder is Rosanna Imbriano. For more information, please contact 973-444-2317 or visit www.SempreAvanti.org.