 Tony Katsulos |
Allison+Partners appoints Tony Katsulos to lead its Dallas office. Most recently, Katsulos owned and operated Jetstream Communications, a Dallas-based PR firm that worked primarily with healthcare and technology companies. He has also served as a senior VP at Fleishman-Hillard in Dallas and managed financial communications for SBC Communications (now AT&T). “We’re confident his corporate expertise will help us better leverage the opportunities in the market and build out our existing business,” said Matthew Della Croce, president, global corporate for the firm.
 Suzanne Brose |
 Greer Brody |
J Public Relationsnames Greer Brody to the newly created position of influencer + brand strategist. Brody, who has been with the agency since 2011, most recently served as senior publicist. The agency has also promoted Suzanne Brose to senior VP and Amy Ogden to senior VP of Brand Development, as well as upping Emma Hartland-Mahon from account director to UK senior director. Kelly Harrison, who comes to J Public Relations from VisitBritain, has been hired as an account supervisor.
 Breanna Stephens |
Havas PR promotes Breanna Stephens to account executive. A graduate of Robert Morris University, Stephens joined the Havas PR Pittsburgh team in 2015. She serves as a day-to-day contact for such clients as Bayer, Covestro and MilliporeSigma and is integral in onboarding and mentoring other junior team members. “Breanna has been a strong and effective team member during her time at Havas, taking on more and more responsibility with each client,” said Katie McSorley, Mid-Atlantic president of Havas PR.
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Raffetto Herman Strategic Communications brings on Jessica Gail, who served as director of communications for Rep. Eric Swalwell, as senior media lead... Prime Therapeutics appoints Katie Payne as chief external affairs officer, a newly created role. She was previously a senior director at APCO... Thunderly promotes Jason Weaver to director of paid media. 
Ruder Finn hires Brent Mullins as SVP, talent and partnerships. Mullins joins the agency from 160over90, where he was VP, entertainment marketing... Allison Worldwide names Katie Huang Shin global president, technology, effective Nov. 14... Vasion, which provides serverless printing and AI-enabled automation, appoints Cindy White as CMO. 
Mod Op brings on John Powers and Alan Kipust as part of its Executive in Residence program, which already includes former Dun & Bradstreet chief data officer Monica Richter... Takeda Pharmaceuticals hires James-Denton Wyllie as head of R&D and external innovation communications... Veeam Software, which specializes in data resilience solutions, appoints Allison Cerra as CMO.
The Dallas Mavericks bring on Gina Miller as chief communications officer, a newly created role. She was previously with Major League Soccer team FC Dallas... Americans for the Arts, a nonprofit organization that advances arts advocacy, names Jamey Lundblad as CMO... Ambac Financial Group, an insurance holding company, names Karen Beyer managing director, head of investor relations.
