 |
| Tola Thompson |
Ballard Partners has hired Tola Thompson, who served as chief of staff for veteran Florida Democratic Congressman Al Lawson and communications director for Congresswoman Carrie Meeks.
Thompson served as primary media contact for the appropriations committee handling telecommunications, education, labor, health and agricultural issues.
He also worked on a Congressional Black Caucus health initiative, addressing HIV and AIDS in communities of color.
Brian Ballard, who was Donald Trump’s top fundraiser in Florida, said his firm is eager to share Thompson’s “unique perspective with our clients.”
Prior to working on Capitol Hill, Thompson was assistant VP and director of government relations for Florida A&M University.
Andrew Sinclair, who spent nine years at ExxonMobil, has joined Dallas-based Empower lithium producer as chief public and government relations officer.
Linhart Public Relations, a Denver-based firm, names Ashley Campbell VP and partner... Akima, a provider of mission-focused solutions to the federal government, appoints Michael Teegardin as VP of marketing & communications... QuidelOrtho Corporation, a global provider of diagnostic solutions, appoints Sanjeev Sharma as VP, investor relations... McNeely Brockman Public Relations hires Lindsey West as an account executive. 
Allison DeLeo, who rose to senior VP and West Coast lead during a nearly 17-year run at Racepoint Global has joined Method Communications as senior VP.
APCO names Kelly Williamson, who has been president, North America since 2018, chief client officer and global president of capital markets, a newly created role... Avenue Z, which has offices in NYC and Miami, brings on Stephanie Goenaga as associate director, public relations... Marino names Vincent Dente EVP of creative and AI innovation, a new post.
Joele Frank managing director Tim Ragones and Jasper Street Partners' MD Peter da Silva Vint join stakeholder intelligence advisory firm Sodali & Co.
