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| Rob Farmer |
StreetCred Communications, which works with financial industry clients, brings on Rob Farmer as SVP. Farmer, who most recently served as managing director, head of communications at wealth marketing strategy firm The Rudin Group, was previously managing director, corporate communications at Charles Schwab & Co., where he led PR for the institutional business serving independent advisors. He has also been a director at Landis Communications. “Clients appreciate when they have access to seasoned professionals with a deep understanding of the financial sector, and Rob fits this bill perfectly,” said StreetCred partner Emma Smith. “His deep industry knowledge and expertise—not to mention his passion for PR—equip us to better serve our clients and continue our strong momentum.”
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| Jessica Monahan |
Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies adds Jessica Monahan to its Washington D.C.-based lobbying team as a senior principal. Monahan comes to CPS from Arnold & Porter, where she was a policy advisor. She previously served as VP of federal government affairs at McGuireWoods Consulting and legislative director—transportation for the National Association of Counties, in addition to working for Sen. Mark Dayton (D-MN) on constituent services and supporting Sen. Russell Feingold’s (D-WI) campaign and political action committee. “Jessica brings to us senior level, multi-client government relations experience — in both the private and public sectors,” said Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies CEO Howard Schweitzer. “She has played a central role in the advancement of critical policy issues impacting some of the country’s leading industries.”
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| Jim Gallagher |
Edcetera, a provider of career education programs that is backed by Eden Capital, appoints Jim Gallagher as CMO. Gallagher joins Edcetera from professional training and coaching firm The Colbri Group, where he served as head of innovation and digital transformation, after having led their Real Estate education brand. Before that, he worked for Charter (Spectrum) and GE Capital. At these companies, he developed and managed their ecommerce channels, marketing, and innovation strategies. "His impressive track record and innovative approach to marketing, business development and strategic investments will be invaluable as we continue to advance our leadership in education and market presence," said Edcetera CEO Nader Qaimari.
Edelman names United Entertainment Group CEO Jarrod Moses as vice chairman. Moses will continue in his role at UEG... Burson brings on Matthew Wagner, who was most recently global client relationship manager and energy sector lead at Edelman, as EVP and global client leader... The Key PR appoints Jodi Maroney as principal. Maroney joins the agency after a 25-year run at Access Brand Communications.
Jeffrey Rosen, senior chair of the corporate department at legal firm Debevoise & Plimpton, joins FGS Global, where he will serve as senior advisor.
HUNTER brings on Lori Ruggiero as managing director of its corporate communications practice... Covo Intelligence, an independent research and intelligence firm, names Tony Cheevers director of strategic growth... MS NOW (formerly MSNBC) hires Brian Swarth as SVP of marketing, effective July 20. 
Whit Clay, who exited the Co-CEO slot at Sloane & Co. 18 months ago to head Longacre Square Partners’ New York office, has been promoted to serve as the first CEO of the financial communication shop.
Global Strategy Group names Claudio Taratuta as an EVP of the L@B, its in-house creative and media agency. Taratuta joins GSG from Praytell, where he was a founding team member... ROKK Solutions appoints Kris Havens as EVP of intel and insights. Havens was most recently a partner at Penta Group... Cliff House Maine brings on William Courtney Lowe as chief business development and brand strategist. Lowe joins Cliff House Maine from Chatham Bars Inn on Cape Cod, where he was VP of marketing & business development. 
