 Lauren Parker |
FrazierHeiby has hired Lauren Parker as executive VP. Parker comes to the Columbus, OH-based agency from Hot Paper Lantern, where she VP- communications. Before Hot Paper Lantern was spun off from Peppercomm earlier this year, she had been with Peppercomm for over 10 years, most recently as director, client relationships. In her new post, Parker will guide business strategy, drive development and expand client service offerings. FrazierHeiby has also made several other staff changes as it works to expand its services and capabilities. Doug Frazier will take on the role of chief creative officer, and Ann Mulvany and Whitney Sommerville have been promoted to vice presidents, focusing on operations and client services respectively.
 Karen Pfautsch |
Osborn Barr has promoted Karen Pfautsch to senior VP. Pfautsch, who has been with the agency since 2003, most recently served as VP at its St. Louis headquarters. As VP, Pfautsch worked with such clients as the United Soybean Board, National Corn Growers Association and U.S. Soybean Export Council. In her new position, she will be responsible for overall account performance and oversee multiple account teams, as well as providing strategic leadership to the agency, its clients and the industries its services by promoting the interests and issues in agriculture and rural America that are addressed by the firm’s Rural Spirit platform.
 Matt Ingwalson Photo: Bryce Boyer |
Heinrich Marketing has hired Matt Ingwalson as VP of creative strategy. Ingwalson comes to Heinrich from marketing and advertising firm Vladimir Jones, where he served as executive creative director. He was creative director of the Colorado Tourism Board’s “Come to Life” campaign and has launched such content platforms as Ask American Crew for the men’s grooming brand. Ingwalson will be leading Heinrich’s creative team and generating content for clients across various categories and media. Heinrich has worked with clients including Colorado Department of Transportation, Macy’s, Humana, Kroger, USBank and Mile High Flea Market.
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