
Founder
Joe Takach guides new business development and creative direction at the Meridian Group. A recipient of numerous awards for advertising excellence including AAF’s Silver Medal Award for Lifetime achievement. Joe knows what it takes to produce effective, results-driven advertising. He is a past President of the American Advertising Federation of Greater Hampton Roads, International Judging Chairman of HSMAI’s Travel Awards and currently serves on the Board of Directors of Virginia Beach Vision and Chesapeake Bay Wine Classic Foundation. On the rare occasions when Joe’s not in the office, he often escapes to a local golf course or the islands with his family. Joe’s true passion for the advertising business results in a “Whatever-it-takes” attitude that drives Meridian Group.