 Kathleen Reynolds |
CooperKatz & Company has promoted Kathleen Reynolds to vp/director, client services and Heather Caufield and Katy Hendricks to director, client services. Reynolds, who has been with the agency for 14 years, previously held the title of director, client services. She leads the account team for Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Caulfield, who was manager, client services, has led and contributed to accounts for clients such as TD Bank, Otis Elevator Company and Asia Pulp & Paper over her six years with CooperKatz. Hendricks, who was promoted from manager, client services, has been with CooperKatz for 10 years, spearheading campaigns in the real estate, healthcare, education and technology sectors. “The work of these colleagues has positively impacted the success of the agency. And I personally appreciate their strategic thinking, smart insights and passion for our industry,” said CooperKatz co-founder and principal Ralph Katz.
 Nicki Gibbs |
Beehive Strategic Communication has promoted Nicki Gibbs to executive vice president, strategy. Gibbs joined Beehive in 2005, and most recently was senior vp, strategy. She came to Beehive after spending almost at Weber Shandwick. At Beehive, Gibbs leads a client portfolio that includes health care, higher education and retail industries, working with such clients as Beaumont Health, 3M, PreferredOne and Rasmussen College. In her new position, she will continue to lead client strategy and business development, as well as services development. “Nicki’s keen insights, strategic vision and thoughtful leadership inspire and elevate both her team and her clients,” said Beehive president and CEO Lisa Hannum. “Her passion, clarity and positive energy simply make everything better.”
 Gillian Smith |
LEGOLAND Florida Resort has named Gillian Smith as vp of marketing and sales. Smith replaces Rex Jackson, who was promoted to general manager in July. Smith joins LEGOLAND from education and national service nonprofit City Year, where she was chief marketing officer. Before that she served as CMO of Teach for America. In her new role, Smith leads marketing and sales efforts for the resort’ theme park, water park and on-site accommodations. “I’m delighted to welcome Gillian to our team,” Jackson said. “Her experience and insights as a marketer, storyteller, traveler and parent will be invaluable as we communicate what makes LEGOLAND Florida Resort such a fun and unparalleled destination for kids."
 Lisa Mees |
MP&F Public Relations has brought on Lisa Mees as a senior account executive. Mees comes to MP&F from Blue State Digital’s Washington, DC, office, where she was an account director, managing the digital communications strategy and execution for clients including the Special Olympics International, National Wildlife Federation and United Negro College Fund. Before that, she was an account executive at Porter Novelli. “Lisa is a significant addition to our firm,” said MP&F senior partner Mark McNeely. “Her agency background and deep digital experience will continue to help differentiate MP&F."
Narrative Strategies names Adam Silverstein as managing director in New York. Silverstein was most recently head of media relations & thought leadership at Scient Public Relations... Mission North brings on Alex Hunter as EVP of health and innovation... Baird & Warner, a family-owned independent real estate services company that serves the Chicago area, appoints Jeanette Cutler as CMO.
DGA Group has lined up the former US ambassadors to Qatar and Saudi Arabia as senior advisors to help clients navigate that politically complex region.
Eitan Bencuya, who has more than 20 years of technology PR experience, has signed on with Brunswick Group as a partner in its San Francisco office.
Greg Honan, who worked in the Biden White House as director of message planning and chief of staff for its office of communications, is joining public affairs firm Seven Letter as a managing director.
David Bassity, who was VP for football communications for the NFL’s Atlanta Falcons, will join the Big Ten Conference on July 20.
