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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.
Tim Turpin, who led the venture capital and emerging technologies practices at Sparkpr during a more than 16-year run, has joined CodePR, a boutique shop focused on the VC arena.
Disney, Fox and Warner Bros. Discovery’s still-unnamed new sports joint venture has recruited SiriusXM SVP of communications Jessica Casano-Antonellis to head up its communications... State Street Corporation names Elizabeth Lynn EVP and global head of investor relations... Tailwind Nutrition, a sports nutrition specialist, hires Kristen Flemington as VP of marketing. 
Casey Hernandez, who rose to the senior VP for global corporate communications post at Herbalife, has joined Seven Letter strategic communications shop in its DC office.
James Byrne, a former New York Police Department detective who led the executive communications team for commissioner Edward Caban, will join the Secret Service on May 20.
Signal Group promotes Julian Graham to director and Vinny Sheu to director of creative content... Bevel appoints Libbie Wilcox as director of its New York office and lead of its alternative asset practice... Feldman Strategies names Chloe Barr communications manager. She was at Sunshine Sachs Morgan & Lylis.
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