Newtowner Named VP Of Technology At Acsys Interactive

Acsys Interactive, an award-winning independent agency known for creating digital experiences with meaningful impact, announced today it has named Newtown resident Melissa Tait as its vice president, technology, reporting to president Stan Valencis.

“Melissa’s passion for innovation and emerging technology make her an excellent addition to Acsys,” said Mr Valencis. “With her cross-industry experience, she’ll be able to bring actionable insights and perspective to our clients as she takes on leadership of our technology team.”

Ms Tait brings more than 15 years of experience in interactive marketing, technology, mobile and social development, and web production. She most recently served as vice president and director of technology enablement at Digitas.

“The team at Acsys Interactive is on the leading edge of innovation, responsive design and mobile development,” said Ms Tait in a release. “I’m thrilled to have the opportunity to bring my passion and knowledge of social media and mobile to the team, expanding our capabilities and bringing a true holistic offering to our clients.”

Prior to joining Acsys, Ms Tait served in a variety of leadership roles during a 12-year span at Modem Media/Digitas. As vice president and director of technology enablement, she was a key leader in innovation research, development, and training.

Ms Tait has presided over a diverse client portfolio, including Delta, Mead Johnson Enfamil, Post Foods, The Hartford, Kraft, Starburst, GM, GE, EMS, Heineken USA and Humana. She received a BA in History from the University of Connecticut, and lives locally with her husband and two children.