Mark Buchele

Mark Buchele possesses extensive experience in media planning and buying, with a successful career spanning over two decades in prominent advertising agencies. Currently serving as Senior Vice President of Media Services & Agency Operations at Gragg Advertising, Mark has been responsible for strategic media development and execution, focusing on prompt project turnarounds for clients since June 2011. Prior roles include VP - Account Director at Barkley, where oversight of a Local Media Planning team catered to numerous QSR franchises, and managing national and local media for notable brands like Build-A-Bear Workshop and Nike at Wieden + Kennedy. Mark’s early career included media planning roles at Bates Advertising and Leo Burnett, following advanced studies in Journalism-Advertising at The University of Kansas and a Bachelor’s degree in Communication Studies from Washburn University.