 Kate Threewitts |
G&S Business Communications has promoted Kate Threewitts from VP to senior VO human resources, and Josh Laster from account director to VP. Threewitts, who has been with G&S since 2014, is based in the agency’s Raleigh, N.C. office, overseeing the firm’s human resources function. Before coming to G&S, she was senior director, human resources, at the American Heart Association. “Kate’s leadership fosters a culture of growth and community at G&S, which strengthens our relationships with clients and employees,” said G&S CEO Luke Lambert. Laster, who is based at G&S’s New York headquarters, has been with the agency since 2008. He specializes in external and internal communications strategies, particularly for the advanced manufacturing and building solutions industries. “Josh consistently delivers innovative strategies and impeccable execution to generate results for our clients,” said G&S managing director Brian Hall.
 Jennifer Garrett |
Apron Food PR has named Dr. Jennifer Garrett, Dr. Cathy Kapica and Jill Saletta to its board of advisors. Garrett is csenior associate at agricultural consulting firm The Context Network. She has also held leadership positions at Monsanto, Kellogg and McCain Foods, working with executives, scientists and policy-makers to advocate for science-based food policy and communications. Kapica, the CEO of public health think tank The Awegrin Institute, has served as senior scientist, director of nutrition education at Quaker Oats; global director, nutrition at McDonald’s; and senior VP, global health & wellness at Ketchum. Saletta, a head of communications at energy company Tenovo, has also been director, corporate communications and PR at Kellogg and senior manager, corporate communications at Kraft Foods.
 Cara Hutchison |
Cara Hutchison has been promoted to VP at Rogers & Cowan. Hutchison has been with the agency for eight years, most recently serving as account director. “She has been a significant part of the team with me for Elton John and the Rolling Stones,” says R&C co-president of entertainment worldwide Fran Curtis. Hutchison’s work with the Stones carried over to last year’s Desert Trip festival as well as their historic appearance in Havana, Cuba. “She also works with Lionel Richie and Tiësto, as well as many of our tours including Katy Perry, Roger Waters, Queen + Adam Lambert, Brad Paisley and more.”
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