about us
Screenvision Media is a premier cinema, video and media organization. From our headquarters in NYC, we provide national and regional advertisers with on-screen advertising solutions, in-lobby promotions and integrated marketing programs. In a landscape of partial impressions and fragmented messaging, Screenvision Media delivers un-skippable innovative solutions putting our clients at the forefront of modern advertising on the biggest screen serving the world’s most desirable audience. We also service local advertisers through regional offices and a national network of local sales representatives.
Meet the team
Executive
Leadership
JOHN PARTILLA, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
FAVORITE MOVIE:
The Godfather: Part 2
FAVORITE MOVIE SNACK:
Twizzlers
FAVORITE MOVIE FRANCHISE
Rocky
John Partilla has been CEO of Screenvision Media, a premier cinema, digital video, and media organization since January 2016. He has led Screenvision Media through successive record years of revenue and profit growth from 2016-2019. Under his leadership he successfully navigated the company through the global pandemic challenges of 2020-2022, innovating and effectively positioning the company for future growth and vitality. His 30+ year career has spanned across digital, media, and advertising sectors — he’s held varied, and increasingly senior leadership roles including CEO of Olson Group, the third largest independent diversified advertising agency in the US, Chief Operating Officer of Dentsu Network Americas, President, Global Media Sales of Clear Channel Communications, and President, Global Media Group of Time Warner. Prior to his media sector experience, Mr. Partilla spent 17 years on the agency side of the business, rising to Managing Partner of Young and Rubicam. He was also the founder and CEO of Y&R’s Brand Buzz, a digitally driven agency that helped pioneer digital practices and persuasion in its 10-year lifecycle. He has spent the last 11+ years as CEO of media companies backed by the three private equity sponsors, with two successful financial exits to date. He feels it a rare privilege to lead a cinema driven media platform having gleaned some choice leadership wisdoms from the likes of Godfather I and II, Rocky, Miracle on Ice, Glengarry Glen Ross, and Moneyball.
Mr. Partilla has an MBA from Columbia University, and a BS in Marketing from the University of Delaware and resides with his family on Manhattan’s Upper West Side.
John Partilla, Chief Executive Officer
FAVORITE MOVIE:
The Godfather: Part 2
FAVORITE MOVIE SNACK:
Twizzlers
FAVORITE MOVIE FRANCHISE
Rocky
John Partilla has been CEO of Screenvision Media, a premier cinema, digital video, and media organization since January 2016. He has led Screenvision Media through successive record years of revenue and profit growth from 2016-2019. Under his leadership he successfully navigated the company through the global pandemic challenges of 2020-2022, innovating and effectively positioning the company for future growth and vitality. His 30+ year career has spanned across digital, media, and advertising sectors — he’s held varied, and increasingly senior leadership roles including CEO of Olson Group, the third largest independent diversified advertising agency in the US, Chief Operating Officer of Dentsu Network Americas, President, Global Media Sales of Clear Channel Communications, and President, Global Media Group of Time Warner. Prior to his media sector experience, Mr. Partilla spent 17 years on the agency side of the business, rising to Managing Partner of Young and Rubicam. He was also the founder and CEO of Y&R’s Brand Buzz, a digitally driven agency that helped pioneer digital practices and persuasion in its 10-year lifecycle. He has spent the last 11+ years as CEO of media companies backed by the three private equity sponsors, with two successful financial exits to date. He feels it a rare privilege to lead a cinema driven media platform having gleaned some choice leadership wisdoms from the likes of Godfather I and II, Rocky, Miracle on Ice, Glengarry Glen Ross, and Moneyball.
Mr. Partilla has an MBA from Columbia University, and a BS in Marketing from the University of Delaware and resides with his family on Manhattan’s Upper West Side.
Chief Executive Officer
KEVIN NEARY, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
FAVORITE MOVIE:
The Shawshank Redemption
FAVORITE MOVIE SNACK:
Mike and Ike
FAVORITE MOVIE GENRE
Drama
Mr. Neary is the Chief Financial Officer of the Company and is responsible for the Finance, Accounting, Human Resources, Legal and Technology departments.
Prior to joining Screenvision Media in 2011, Mr. Neary started his career as a CPA in the Audit practice of Ernst & Young. He spent 17 years at PRIMEDIA Inc., a leading targeted media company that owned well-known brands such as, Motor Trend, Seventeen, New York, About.com, and Channel One Network. During his tenure at PRIMEDIA, Mr. Neary held various roles including, Chief Operating and Chief Financial Officer of Channel One Network which was the leading placed based media company in schools with over 12,000 locations and 360,000 screens. Mr. Neary was also the Chief Financial Officer of the PRIMEDIA Enthusiast division and ultimately the Chief Financial Officer of the entire company until the sale of a majority of its assets in 2007. Mr. Neary’s most recent position was Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Ziff Davis Enterprise, a leading digital media company focused on the technology market.
Mr. Neary earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Montclair State University.
KEVIN NEARY, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
FAVORITE MOVIE:
The Shawshank Redemption
FAVORITE MOVIE SNACK:
Mike and Ike
FAVORITE MOVIE GENRE
Drama
Mr. Neary is the Chief Financial Officer of the Company and is responsible for the Finance, Accounting, Human Resources, Legal and Technology departments.
Prior to joining Screenvision Media in 2011, Mr. Neary started his career as a CPA in the Audit practice of Ernst & Young. He spent 17 years at PRIMEDIA Inc., a leading targeted media company that owned well-known brands such as, Motor Trend, Seventeen, New York, About.com, and Channel One Network. During his tenure at PRIMEDIA, Mr. Neary held various roles including, Chief Operating and Chief Financial Officer of Channel One Network which was the leading placed based media company in schools with over 12,000 locations and 360,000 screens. Mr. Neary was also the Chief Financial Officer of the PRIMEDIA Enthusiast division and ultimately the Chief Financial Officer of the entire company until the sale of a majority of its assets in 2007. Mr. Neary’s most recent position was Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Ziff Davis Enterprise, a leading digital media company focused on the technology market.
Mr. Neary earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Montclair State University.
Chief Financial Officer
DARRYL SCHAFFER, CHIEF PARTNERSHIP OFFICER
FAVORITE MOVIE:
The Sound of Music
FAVORITE MOVIE SNACK:
Popcorn
FAVORITE PLACE TO SIT AT THE MOVIES
Aisle
Darryl Schaffer is responsible for overseeing Screenvision’s network of exhibitor partners as well as network operations, including content distribution. The Screenvision network totals over 14,000 screens nationwide and is comprised of over 150 exhibitors. Darryl is also responsible for the growth of the Screenvision network and oversees the signing of all long-term contracts, including its ten largest exhibitor partners: AMC, Marcus Theatres, B&B Theatres, Harkins Theatres, Malco Theatres, CMX, National Amusements, Studio Movie Grill, NCG, and Premiere Cinemas. Additionally, Darryl is responsible for providing enhanced solutions for exhibitor partners through strategic alliances with a variety of companies in the broader exhibition space. This includes overseeing Screenvision’s network of lobby displays in over 500 locations.
Darryl has been with Screenvision for over 25 years and has held various positions across the company. She is currently the Chair of Screenvision’s Exhibitor Advisory Panel. For her contributions to exhibition, Box Office named her one of its leading Women in Exhibition and Distribution, and she was named one of Celluloid Junkie’s Top 50 Women in Global Cinema – 2017, 2018 and 2019. Schaffer was inducted into the ShowEast Hall of Fame, Class of 2017.
Schaffer holds a bachelor’s degree in marketing and art history from Syracuse University.
DARRYL SCHAFFER, CHIEF PARTNERSHIP OFFICER
FAVORITE MOVIE:
The Sound of Music
FAVORITE MOVIE SNACK:
Popcorn
FAVORITE PLACE TO SIT AT THE MOVIES
Aisle
Darryl Schaffer is responsible for overseeing Screenvision’s network of exhibitor partners as well as network operations, including content distribution. The Screenvision network totals over 14,000 screens nationwide and is comprised of over 150 exhibitors. Darryl is also responsible for the growth of the Screenvision network and oversees the signing of all long-term contracts, including its ten largest exhibitor partners: AMC, Marcus Theatres, B&B Theatres, Harkins Theatres, Malco Theatres, CMX, National Amusements, Studio Movie Grill, NCG, and Premiere Cinemas. Additionally, Darryl is responsible for providing enhanced solutions for exhibitor partners through strategic alliances with a variety of companies in the broader exhibition space. This includes overseeing Screenvision’s network of lobby displays in over 500 locations.
Darryl has been with Screenvision for over 25 years and has held various positions across the company. She is currently the Chair of Screenvision’s Exhibitor Advisory Panel. For her contributions to exhibition, Box Office named her one of its leading Women in Exhibition and Distribution, and she was named one of Celluloid Junkie’s Top 50 Women in Global Cinema – 2017, 2018 and 2019. Schaffer was inducted into the ShowEast Hall of Fame, Class of 2017.
Schaffer holds a bachelor’s degree in marketing and art history from Syracuse University.
Chief Partnership Officer
CHRISTINE MARTINO, CHIEF REVENUE OFFICER, NATIONAL AD SALES
FAVORITE MOVIE:
Dangerous Beauty
FAVORITE MOVIE SNACK:
Popcorn
FAVORITE SUPERHERO
Iron Man
Christine Martino leads national advertising sales for Screenvision Media and the company’s robust cinema network, which spans 14,500 screens, reaches an annual audience of nearly 400 million and captures 45% of all available cinema impressions.
CHRISTINE MARTINO, CHIEF REVENUE OFFICER, NATIONAL AD SALES
FAVORITE MOVIE:
Dangerous Beauty
FAVORITE MOVIE SNACK:
Popcorn
FAVORITE SUPERHERO
Iron Man
Christine Martino leads national advertising sales for Screenvision Media and the company’s robust cinema network, which spans 14,500 screens, reaches an annual audience of nearly 400 million and captures 45% of all available cinema impressions.
CRO, National Ad Sales
GERALD GRIFFIN, CHIEF REVENUE OFFICER, LOCAL/REGIONAL AD SALES
FAVORITE MOVIE:
The Godfather
FAVORITE MOVIE SNACK:
Buttered Popcorn
FAVORITE ACTOR:
Al Pacino
With more than 30 years of experience in local sales and marketing, Gerald Griffin brings a comprehensive understanding of how to amplify traditional, digital and out of home platforms to support Screenvision Media’s advertising partners.
Before joining the Screenvision Media team, Mr. Griffin served as the Senior Vice President of Business Development & Strategic Partnerships for CBS Television Stations. In this role, he developed and implemented CBS360, a new business development division within CBS that delivers multi-platform campaigns designed to engage with today’s connected consumers. Prior to this, he served as the Senior Vice President of Sales at ABC Regional Sports & Entertainment Sales, where he successfully launched the multi-media sales and marketing arm of the division. Griffin’s background also includes experience in both television and radio in positions at Traffic Pulse Networks, WNYW-TV, WWOR-TV, WXTV-TV and WYNY-FM.
Griffin received his B.A. in communications and marketing from Manhattan College.
GERALD GRIFFIN, CHIEF REVENUE OFFICER, LOCAL/REGIONAL AD SALES
FAVORITE MOVIE:
The Godfather
FAVORITE MOVIE SNACK:
Buttered Popcorn
FAVORITE ACTOR:
Al Pacino
With more than 30 years of experience in local sales and marketing, Gerald Griffin brings a comprehensive understanding of how to amplify traditional, digital and out of home platforms to support Screenvision Media’s advertising partners.
Before joining the Screenvision Media team, Mr. Griffin served as the Senior Vice President of Business Development & Strategic Partnerships for CBS Television Stations. In this role, he developed and implemented CBS360, a new business development division within CBS that delivers multi-platform campaigns designed to engage with today’s connected consumers. Prior to this, he served as the Senior Vice President of Sales at ABC Regional Sports & Entertainment Sales, where he successfully launched the multi-media sales and marketing arm of the division. Griffin’s background also includes experience in both television and radio in positions at Traffic Pulse Networks, WNYW-TV, WWOR-TV, WXTV-TV and WYNY-FM.
Griffin received his B.A. in communications and marketing from Manhattan College.A
CRO, Local/Regional Ad Sales
KATHLEEN MALINOWSKI, CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER
Kathie joined Screenvision Media as the Chief Human Resources Officer in 2016 after working in both large, structured organizations as well as smaller, more entrepreneurial environments. Her career has spanned across multiple industries including technology, publishing, digital media, entertainment and financial services. Most recently, Kathie was the Senior Vice President of Human Resources & Business Operations at Everyday Health, a leading digital media company. Kathie joined there after serving as the Head of Human Resources for MyPublisher, a premier internet retailer of personalized photo applications. Her earlier HR career included both publishing and media at PRIMEDIA after working at Citicorp for over a decade in roles of progressive responsibility.
KATHLEEN MALINOWSKI, CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER
Kathie joined Screenvision Media as the Chief Human Resources Officer in 2016 after working in both large, structured organizations as well as smaller, more entrepreneurial environments. Her career has spanned across multiple industries including technology, publishing, digital media, entertainment and financial services. Most recently, Kathie was the Senior Vice President of Human Resources & Business Operations at Everyday Health, a leading digital media company. Kathie joined there after serving as the Head of Human Resources for MyPublisher, a premier internet retailer of personalized photo applications. Her earlier HR career included both publishing and media at PRIMEDIA after working at Citicorp for over a decade in roles of progressive responsibility.
Chief Human Resource Officer
Senior
Leadership
MICHAEL BENOWITZ, SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, FINANCE
FAVORITE MOVIE:
Beverly Hills Cop
FAVORITE MOVIE SNACK:
Sour Patch Kids
FAVORITE MOVIE GENRE
Action/Comedy
Michael was born and raised in New York City. He took his city sensibilities and attitude to the University of Wisconsin where he mellowed, a little; and became a Badger fanatic, learning that it was ok to root for a team besides the Yankees, so long as it is in another sport. He also began to sometimes over-pronounce the letter “C”, WisConsin, it is like a person visiting England who begins to speak with a British accent, and there is no cure.
Michael joined Screenvision in 2007 and held various roles in the finance department before taking over the team in 2015 as the SVP. He oversees the day-to-day financial operation and is responsible for financial reporting, forecasting and budgets, the monthly close process and annual audit. Prior to joining Screenvision, he worked with a Lehman Brothers backed investment group focused on acquiring and managing film production facilities across the U.S. including The Culver Studios in Los Angeles.
Michael has an MBA from Fordham University and a BS in Political Science from the University of Wisconsin. He lives in New York City, of course, with his wife and 2 children.
MICHAEL BENOWITZ, SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, FINANCE
FAVORITE MOVIE:
Beverly Hills Cop
FAVORITE MOVIE SNACK:
Sour Patch Kids
FAVORITE MOVIE GENRE
Action/Comedy
Michael was born and raised in New York City. He took his city sensibilities and attitude to the University of Wisconsin where he mellowed, a little; and became a Badger fanatic, learning that it was ok to root for a team besides the Yankees, so long as it is in another sport. He also began to sometimes over-pronounce the letter “C”, WisConsin, it is like a person visiting England who begins to speak with a British accent, and there is no cure.
Michael joined Screenvision in 2007 and held various roles in the finance department before taking over the team in 2015 as the SVP. He oversees the day-to-day financial operation and is responsible for financial reporting, forecasting and budgets, the monthly close process and annual audit. Prior to joining Screenvision, he worked with a Lehman Brothers backed investment group focused on acquiring and managing film production facilities across the U.S. including The Culver Studios in Los Angeles.
Michael has an MBA from Fordham University and a BS in Political Science from the University of Wisconsin. He lives in New York City, of course, with his wife and 2 children.
Senior Vice President, Finance
KRISTEN BOCK, SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, SALES PLANNING
FAVORITE MOVIE:
Bridesmaids
FAVORITE MOVIE SNACK:
Anything Gummy
FAVORITE ACTRESS
Meryl Streep
Kristen grew up wanting to write movies and is thrilled to be in a career where she gets to talk about them daily. She started at Screenvision Media over 10 years ago working in Operations. Her desire to learn more about the Sales side of the company led to her becoming the SVP of Sales Planning.
As much as she enjoys crunching numbers all day, what she really loves about her job is working with her amazing team – and catching up with them every morning over iced green teas at The Coffee Bean.
Outside of work Kristen is an avid sports fan. Depending on the time of year she is crying over either the Mets or Jets. Kristen’s love of sports and romantic comedies puts Fever Pitch at the top of her list of favorite movies and she is only slightly ashamed to admit it. Kristen graduated from Ithaca College with a degree in Communications and Advertising and loves to tell people she actually works in the profession she studied.
KRISTEN BOCK, SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, SALES PLANNING
FAVORITE MOVIE:
Bridesmaids
FAVORITE MOVIE SNACK:
Anything Gummy
FAVORITE ACTRESS
Meryl Streep
Kristen grew up wanting to write movies and is thrilled to be in a career where she gets to talk about them daily. She started at Screenvision Media over 10 years ago working in Operations. Her desire to learn more about the Sales side of the company led to her becoming the SVP of Sales Planning.
As much as she enjoys crunching numbers all day, what she really loves about her job is working with her amazing team – and catching up with them every morning over iced green teas at The Coffee Bean.
Outside of work Kristen is an avid sports fan. Depending on the time of year she is crying over either the Mets or Jets. Kristen’s love of sports and romantic comedies puts Fever Pitch at the top of her list of favorite movies and she is only slightly ashamed to admit it. Kristen graduated from Ithaca College with a degree in Communications and Advertising and loves to tell people she actually works in the profession she studied.
Senior Vice President, Sales Planning
MICHAEL HENRY, SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
FAVORITE MOVIE:
Lords of Discipline
FAVORITE MOVIE SNACK:
Twizzlers
FAVORITE ACTOR
Liam Neeson
Mike Henry was hired in 2004 to lead the rollout of digital systems to Screenvision’s exhibitor network and now heads the company’s technology concerns managing the application development, engineering, service desk, and project management functions. Mike started his career with Andersen Consulting and has since held various positions at professional services organizations serving as Senior Consultant – Technical Leader for Nexgen SI, Manager for BDO Seidman LLP, National Director of Application Services for Verso Technologies, and Director of Product Development, Implementation and Delivery for Reach Technologies Inc. A proud father of triplets with a background in consulting, Mike feels at home with the constant change and often frantic pace associated with ad tech and the media space in general. An avid sports fan, Mike always finds time to cheer on his hometown Lions, Pistons, Tigers, and Red Wings as well as his alma mater, Davidson College.
MICHAEL HENRY, SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
FAVORITE MOVIE:
Lords of Discipline
FAVORITE MOVIE SNACK:
Twizzlers
FAVORITE ACTOR
Liam Neeson
Mike Henry was hired in 2004 to lead the rollout of digital systems to Screenvision’s exhibitor network and now heads the company’s technology concerns managing the application development, engineering, service desk, and project management functions. Mike started his career with Andersen Consulting and has since held various positions at professional services organizations serving as Senior Consultant – Technical Leader for Nexgen SI, Manager for BDO Seidman LLP, National Director of Application Services for Verso Technologies, and Director of Product Development, Implementation and Delivery for Reach Technologies Inc. A proud father of triplets with a background in consulting, Mike feels at home with the constant change and often frantic pace associated with ad tech and the media space in general. An avid sports fan, Mike always finds time to cheer on his hometown Lions, Pistons, Tigers, and Red Wings as well as his alma mater, Davidson College.
Senior Vice President, Information Technology