 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."
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.
