 Erin Gawne |
College of the Rockies has appointed Erin Gawne executive director, public relations. Gawne comes to the Cranbrook, British Columbia-based college from Edelman, where she was a senior director, providing integrated communications solutions involving brand development, media relations, reputation management, paid advertising, digital communications, stakeholder engagement, and development of online content and print materials. “I have no doubt that her experience and background will be of great benefit to the college,” said College of the Rockies president and CEO David Walls. “We look forward to her contributions to our community.”
 Diana Dugina |
WordWrite Communications has hired Diana Dugina as creative director. Before joining WordWrite, Dugina was an independent creative and art director at her own firm. She previously worked at Della Femina McNamee and formed a three-person creative boutique, The Ad Farm. At WordWrite, she will oversee all facets of comprehensive branding initiatives, digital and traditional print advertising, and broadcast creative direction. "In the 21st century, public relations has evolved to include full creative services,” said Paul Furiga, President and CEO of WordWrite Communications. “With Diana, we will grow our creative department."
 Kathleen Caputi |
Huntington, NY-based Epoch 5 Public Relations has promoted Kathleen Caputi to the position of senior vice president. Caputi has more than 20 years of experience heading up marketing programs for clients in the legal, real estate, accounting, transportation, architecture and aging services industries. Prior to Epoch 5 Public Relations, she worked for Cablevision Systems Corporation in the company’s marketing, creative services and human resources departments. Among the industry awards she has won are the MarCom Gold, Summit International Award and APEX Writing Award.
 Dan Johnson |
R&J Strategic Communications has promoted Dan Johnson to senior account executive. Johnson joined the firm in November 2016 as an account executive. In his new role, he will build upon the communications strategies he has developed and implemented, as well as leading day-to-day account activities for his clients. “His leadership and diverse experience will help him excel in his new position and he will play an integral role in growing our agency’s real estate, financial services and non-profit practices,” said Tiffany Miller, R&J Strategic Communications associate VP.
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.
