ASR Media Productions VP Katie Santana Named To Lehigh Valley Business 2023 Forty Under 40 List

Lehigh Valley Business has selected Katie Santana, vice president of production and operations at ASR Media Productions, as a Forty Under 40 recipient.

Forty Under 40 recognizes professionals under 40 who have been successful in the Greater Lehigh Valley area. Honorees, selected by the Lehigh Valley Business leadership team, were chosen based on professional accomplishments, community service, and commitment to inspiring change.

“It’s an honor that Lehigh Valley Business named me to its distinguished Forty Under 40 list for 2023,” said Santana. “I’m committed to supporting the community through volunteering, and

passionate about using my skills and resources to positively impact and uplift others.”

As vice president of production and operations at ASR Media Productions, Santana is responsible for overseeing the execution of projects, ensuring their quality and success, and managing the company’s team of producers, editors and videographers. Under her supervision, the company has expanded to a team of 11 individuals, created over 7,000 videos, produced over 250 television episodes, and has more than 150 clients.

Since launching ASR Media Productions 10 years ago with owner Ashley Russo, Santana has received two Mid-Atlantic Regional Emmy® awards and 16 nominations, while the company has received 5 Emmy® awards and 23 nominations.

“The 2023 Forty Under 40 honorees are high achieving, young leaders in the Lehigh Valley who are professionally successful. Giving back to the community is among their guiding principles,” said Suzanne Fischer-Huettner, managing director of Lehigh Valley Business/BridgeTower Media. “They are on their way to becoming the next generation of leaders in the region, and we at Lehigh Valley Business are pleased to honor them.”

As an active community member, Santana serves on the board of the Greater Valley YMCA. Additionally, she volunteers for the Volunteer Center of the Lehigh Valley, Cay Galgon LifeHouse, and Cancer Support Community, and is a member of Women United of United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley.

She has received various accolades for her volunteer efforts, including the Spirit of Volunteerism award from the Volunteer Center of the Lehigh Valley. In addition, she was named one of the Finest Under Forty for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and a Distinguished Honoree for the Association of Fundraising Professionals.

Honorees of this year’s Forty Under 40 will be recognized during an awards celebration on Thursday, September 14, at 4:30 p.m. at DeSales University. 

For the complete 2023 Lehigh Valley Business Forty Under 40 honorees list, visit lvb.com/event/forty-under-40-awards/.