 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.
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DCI Group has hired Will Stevens, who has more than 20 years of
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