Ed Smith joined Marketing Support, Inc., Chicago, as VP-global vendor sourcing and Michelle Frolich hired as account manager. Also, Joanne Bertsch promoted to senior account manager and Shirley Paolinelli to human resources coordinator.

Denver, CO-based Cultivator Advertising & Design named Monte Mead partner and chief design director.

Shana Lory joined Renegade Marketing Group, New York City, as account planning director.

Wunderman New York named Keren Perry-Shamir senior planner, Laura Crow as project manager supervisor and Bryan Lehner information architect. Elsewhere, Wunderman Chicago added Brett McCall as creative director.

Irvington, N.Y.-based Carrafiello Diehl & Associates appointed Alan Braunstein as the agency’s new executive VP-creative director.

Smith & Jones, Troy, NY, an integrated marketing communications agency hired Lisa Barner concierge.

Boone/Oakley Advertising, Charlotte, NC, hired Charissa Ragot as account coordinator.

Synergy Sports, Ocean, NJ, hired Stan Phelps as VP-account development, a new post at the event marketing and promotions agency.

Syracuse, NY-based Eric Mower & Associates hired Kristin Sine-Kinz hired as a senior account executive, Kathleen Regan as an account executive. Also, Bob Stillerman named senior account executive and Scott Brown associate creative director, both to be based out of the agency’s Charlotte office. Elsewhere, Rick Mariano, Jr. hired as an assistant account executive, Stephanie LaRock as an account executive, brand p.r. and promoted Marni Rodman to account executive, brand p.r., all to be based out of the agency’s Buffalo office.

Marketing Drive Worldwide, Wilton, CT, opened an office in Rogers, under the direction of Russell Brock, who joins Marketing Drive as general manager-business development.

Response, LLC, Middletown, CT, added Carolyn Walker to their executive team as VP-sales and marketing.

Christopher Shea, joined SFGT, Philadelphia as studio manager. Also, Jolene DeLisle hired as print production assistant Alec King as management supervisor and Melissa Martell as strategic planner.

Syracuse, NY-based MRA appointed Dave Bulger director of direct marketing.

NATREL Communications, Parsippany, NJ, hired Larry Sternbach as senior VP-consumer account services.

Dennis Breite appointed COO and Nina Worden senior modeling analyst at St. Louis-based Summit Marketing.

Steve Hutcherson named executive VP at Atlanta-based ignition, Inc.

Kate Denoncourt joined GeigerDonnelly Marketing, Foxboro, MA, as assistant account manager.

Affect Strategies, New York City, named Leslie Campisi project manager and Chris Heuwetter account coordinator.

Bill Drake hired Columbus, OH-based Ten United as group creative director.

Chris Diamond joined TPN, Inc., Dallas, as digital design director.

Carissa Cardone joined Chicago-based Stewart Communications, LTD, as senior account executive.

Morehouse Communications, Harrisburg, PA, hired Steve Riley as account service executive and new business developer.

Jake Schroepfer and Jerry Wessels joined The Jolesch Group, Dallas, as equity partners. The full service marketing communications agency will be renamed Schroepfer Wessels Jolesch (SWJ).

DVC Worldwide, Morristown, NJ, hired Courtney Mulligan as account supervisor and Lina Allocca as account executive, both new posts on the promotion agency’s p.r. staff.

Andy Maier promoted to VP at Grand Rapids, MI-based Felder Communications Group.

Coyne Public Relations, Parsippany, NJ, promoted Lisa Farynyk to assistant VP and added Blair Hefty as account supervisor.

Kim Harper and Alex Klein named account supervisor and account coordinator, respectively, at Stamford, CT-based Millsport.

Brad Back left Arc Worldwide, Chicago, to become president-CEO of Chicago branding and design shop MLR Design.

Greg Luehrs and Shyloe Cummings promoted to account director of motor sports and account director of mobile marketing, respectively, at Red Moon Marketing, Charlotte, NC.

WonderGroup, Cincinnati, OH, promoted Claire Dolacinski and Ashley Stock to account executives, Mark Van Patten to designer and Jeff Ball to production artist. Also, Mark Wesling joined as CFO, Dave Townsend as senior VP, Jeff Jones as director of interactive media, Leslie Beil as account executive-promotions, Sarah Burdell as assistant account executive, Elaine Skeldon as account executive and Ried Cartwright as associate creative director.

Boone/Oakley, Charlotte, NC, hired Don Marshall Wilhelmi as art director, a new position.

Denver, CO-based Cultivator Advertising & Design named Molly Mills account manager.

Blattner Brunner, Pittsburgh, promoted Rick Gardinier to the new, agency-wide position of senior VP-managing director-bbdigital, the agency’s interactive division.

Hollywood, CA-based Troika Design Group named Robert Blatchford director of business development.

Dallas, TX-based hawkeye|FFWD added Abe Thomas as studio director and Jason McDaniel as designer.

Alloy Media + Marketing, Boston, appointed Myles Kleeger and Jeff Matlow senior VP and general manager, East Coast and senior VP and general manager, West Coast, respectively, for AMP Agency.

SFGT, Philadelphia, hired Jenny Payne as an account executive, Lara DiPiazza as an account supervisor, Patrick Denton as a strategic planner, Doug Hill ad creative director and Mark Ambrosino art director.

Chicago-based Marketing Support, Inc. hired Jim Bakasetas as a creative director, Alex Doll as art director and Theadora Rooks promoted to account supervisor.

Ryan Partnership, Wilton, CT, added Michael Maher as executive VP-director of client services for Ryan Direct and Ryan Interactive.

Advance, NC-based Keystone Marketing Company named Tom Weisenbach director of business development for the agency’s new Indianapolis office and named Jason Woods communications manager.

CFM Direct, Philadelphia, hired Jim Covelens as director of graphic production, promoted Kristin Leap to senior graphic designer, Tara James Cush to senior art director and Susan Zebrowski to senior copy editor.

Todd Tilford joined BBDO New York as executive creative director-director of visual communications.

Former Sony Pictures Consumer Products Executive VP Al Ovadia launched his own firm, Al Ovadia & Associates, Calabasas, CA.

Kurt Klenzman joined Minneapolis, MN-based MarketingLab, Inc. as creative director.

The Republik, Durham, NC, hired David Eller as senior art director.

Stir, Milwaukee, WI, hired Chad Hockerman as senior account executive, Corinne Streit as p.r. account executive and promoted Tiffany Weber to account coordinator.

Exhibit Works, Walnut Creek, CA, appointed Mark Adams project director for the Museum Services Division. Elsewhere, Kathleen Loesch joined Detroit-based Treehouse Events, a division of Exhibit Works, as senior program producer.

Grand Central Marketing, Inc., New York City, promoted SeeLun Mak to VP.

DGWB Advertising and Communications, Santa Ana, CA, hired Michael Shudak as CFO and Ed Collins as CMO.

Andrew Benett named executive VP and chief strategy officer of Euro RSCG Worldwide’s New York office.

David Strandberg joined GEM Group, Minneapolis, MN, as executive creative director.

Denver, CO-based Cultivator Advertising & Design named Justin Salvas designer

Rory Odani named art director at Boone/Oakley, Charlotte, NC.

Kerri Ewing joined San Diego, CA-based Oster & Associates, Inc. as production artist

Portland, OR-based eROI, Inc., promoted Dylan Boyd to VP-sales and marketing, Aaron Puritz to creative director and Jeff Mills to regional sales manager. Also, April Iverson joined as controller.

Daniel Avina named account executive and Gretchen Solorio media supervisor at Vertical Marketing Network, Tustin, CA.

The Cotter Team, Ellicott City, MD, named George Wielechowski associate creative director, Mark Kubat art director and Philip Conrad agency assistant.

Steve Roth promoted to VP-new business development for Ethnic Marketing Group, Inc., Valencia, CA, a leading independent Hispanic advertising and promotions agency.

Digitas, Boston, promoted Torrence Boone and Anne Drapeau to executive VPs and named Mark Beeching global executive creative director.

The Republik, Durham, NC, named Will Dean art director.

Gary Herrmann joined SFGT, Philadelphia, as senior copywriter.

Advertising agency, Boone/Oakley, Charlotte, NC, hired Candice Titlestad, as account executive.

Kristen Daniels hired as VP by Source Marketing, Westport, CT, to oversee operations in a new office in Ladera Ranch, CA.

Dallas, TX-based hawkeye|FFWD appointed Tom Levey to the newly created position of CRM director.

Middeltown, CT-based Response, LLC, tapped Mary Ann Holler as managing director to head the company’s new Charlotte, NC, office.

Mary Baglivo joined Saatchi & Saatchi New York as CEO and worldwide marketing director. Also, Tony Granger joined as executive creative director and Vaughan Emsley promoted to general manager.

Joe Sweeney and Dan Ferrazzoli joined Foxboro, MA-based GeigerDonnelly Marketing as VP-mid Atlantic division and senior art director respectively.

Interpublic Group of Cos., New York City, named Ed Powers COO of Lowe Worldwide, also New York City, and will work directly with Tony Wright the agency’s newly appointed worldwide CEO and president.

Sharon Love named CEO of TPN, Dallas, TX, and Rich Feitler promoted to president.

La Agencia de Orci & Asociados, Los Angeles, hired Tony Stanol as senior VP-client services. He will oversee executive management for all agency service departments that interface with clients.

Marke Rubenstein joined entertainment marketing firm The Leverage Group, New York City, as executive VP and director of client services.

PriceWeber, Louisville, KY, promoted Kate Eckert and Leigha Dorsey to senior account executives, Shannon Downs to art director, Chris Freeman to associate art director and hired Jaime Jorrisch as account coordinator.

Los Angeles-based ePrize, LLC added John Saltnes as VP-business development. Saltnes replaces Ivan Frank who was promoted to senior VP-strategic services.

Soosie Lazenby joined Jack Morton Worldwide, Boston, as VP-strategic brand marketing, when her company Sports & Entertainment Matters merged with Jack Morton’s consumer marketing practice.

Virginia Bates named partner and Chris Steenstra named senior partner at Eric Mower & Associates, Syracuse, NY. Also, Kevin Tripodi promoted to partner and Michael Slade to partner/human resources.

Avrett Free & Ginsberg, New York, City, appointed Steven Block as creative director.

Advertising agency The Republik, Durham, NC, named Chris Bartlett interactive director, a new position, to handle Web site development, online games and viral marketing/animation for all accounts.

Upper Saddle River, NJ-based Einson Freeman, Inc. added Tracy Lanza as director of client services and Trudy Chiavelli as traffic manager to its staff.

Karen Antuzzi named senior VP-group media director of FCBi, the interactive arm of Foote Cone & Belding, New York City.

Akron, OH-based Malone Advertising named Sharon Speegle business manager. Also, Brian Rudisill joined as account supervisor, Nancy Noeth senior account executive, Sara Miller media finance manager, Michael Brandt media coordinator, Kelli Lyons, Josh Gordon, Matt Rubenstahl and Kym Good account coordinators.

Crispin Porter + Bogusky, Miami, FL, hired Steve Erich as a management supervisor Denver, CO-based Cultivator Advertising & Design named Becky McBride client project manager, a new position.

Denver, CO-based McClain Finlon named Dave Southern managing director.

Alicia Ziegler joined Draft, Chicago, as senior VP-group account director and Margot Bogue as VP-strategic director. Also, Jonathan Sackett named VP-director of digital strategy.

Deutsch, New York City, named Kris Weiner executive VP-director of broadcast affairs, Sophia Soussan senior VP-customer and data strategy, Kwong Sai VP-customer and data strategy and Stephen Murphy promoted to senior VP-customer and data strategy., Elsewhere, Deutsch LA named Peter Goodwin executive VP-group account director.

360 Youth, New York City, hired Deanne Holzer as manager-business development.

Chicago-based Euro RSCG 4D Impact promoted Laurel Rundle and Annmarie Swope to VP and senior account directors. Also, Ann Carson and Heather Lubin named VP and senior account directors and Chris Elam account director.

Eliseo Salazar tapped to head Penfield Latino, Miami, FL, a Hispanic sports marketing unit of Penfield Marketing Group, Westport, CT.

The SJI Companies, St. Louis, MO, hired Victor Errante as director-account service.

RPMC, Calabasas, CA, promoted Von Parish to managing director-account services and events. Elsewhere, Jennifer Johns promoted to VP-business development in RPMC’s Atlanta office.

Integrated marketing communications agency Matthews|Evans|Albertazzi, San Diego, CA, promoted Genevieve Lienke to advertising account executive.

Nick Cyprus hired by Interpublic Group of Cos., New York City, as VP-controller and chief accounting officer. He replaces Dick Sneeder, who became controller at Interpublic’s McCann-Erickson WorldGroup in March.

Angela Cuzzo hired at Creative Marketing Alliance, Princeton Junction, NJ, as a p.r. account coordinator. Also, Maryann Frisbie joined as staff accountant, Susan Kurtain as an executive assistant/project manager, Rebecca Olkein as an association administrator and Daena Ghadially as membership coordinator.

Advertising agency Ten United, Columbus, OH, tapped Christine Ryan as creative director/design, a new position, involving brand strategy and development, retail communications, collateral systems and interactive branding for all accounts. Also, David Grzelak named to the new position of director of ethnography. He will lead the newly formed Behavioral Insights Group.

Catherine Gordon named senior VP at Westport, CT-based Source Marketing. Also, Matt Potter named associate creative director.

BBDO Worldwide, New York City, named Andrew Robertson to succeed Allen Rosenshine as CEO of the company.

Sarah Carney-Sears named senior account executive, Jennifer Williams account executive and Felisha Abrille traffic manager in St. Louis-based Summit Marketing‘s Atlanta office.

Simon Turner joined Wunderman, Chicago, as executive VP-global client leader. Turner will oversee Wunderman’s global efforts in the fast-moving consumer goods sector.

Lou Weiss joined Good Times Entertainment’s, New York City, GT Direct division as senior VP. He will be responsible for leading the company’s Internet businesses.

Cramer-Krasselt, Milwaukee, MN, tapped Tricia Russo as senior VP-director of brand planning in its Chicago office. She will lead the office’s brand planning department and oversee planning for existing clients and new business efforts.

Bridget Valente joined advertising agency SFGT, Philadelphia, as traffic manager, working on all accounts.

Howard Schaffer promoted to director-promotional operations at The Marketing Store, Oakbrook Terrace, IL.

Stamford, CT-based Millsport, LLC, promoted Trina Roffino to account director-brand activity and Jason Michelotti to account manager-brand activity in its Dallas office

Schubert Communications, Inc., Downingtown, PA, named Chris Henneghan public relations director and Jacqueline Zima p.r. consultant.

TBWA Worldwide, New York City, appointed Tim Love to the new position of president-global clients.

Mark Smith named to the newly formed position of VP-creative director at Cincinnati, OH-based WonderGroup.

The Interpublic Group of Cos., New York City, hired Stephen Gatfield as executive VP-global operations and innovation.

Tustin, CA-based al Punto Advertising added Carlos Arámbula to the newly-created position of director-client services.

WonderGroup, Cincinnati, OH, named Wendy Hunt group director-marketing strategy, Brian Dundon director-research business development, Anne Laun senior consultant-media strategy and Melissa Morrison research manager.

Grace Robinson joined Velocity Sports & Entertainment, Wilton, CT, as VP and Ron Erskine as director on the Property Representation and Alliances team.

Jason Niosi added to the p.r. department of BVK, Milwaukee, WI.

Euro RSCG Worldwide, Amsterdam, Netherlands, appointed Fred Moolhuijsen chairman and CEO of Euro RSCG Netherlands. He replaces Leendert Bikker and reports to Pierre Lécosse, president and CEO of Euro RSCG Europe.

Todd Tamcsin tapped by Starmark International, Fort Lauderdale, FL, as executive VP-client services.

Jared Myers joined Virginia Beach, VA-based BCF&M Advertising, Public Relations and Promotions as p.r. account executive. Also, Julie Garel hired as director of account planning.

MRA, Syracuse, NY, added three new assistant account executives to the account services department: Megan Kauffman, Kathleen Rogers and Shu Jin Soon.

Full-service ad agency Borders Perrin Norrander, Portland, OR, appointed Sara Frazier media supervisor.

Blattner Brunner, Pittsburgh, PA, promoted Rose Lied to VP-consumer strategy.

Annette Tylka promoted to project director-account at The Grand Group, Chicago.

Brigandi & Associates, Inc., Chicago, promoted Margie Alicea to VP-finance/production, Iris Alicea to VP-creative director and Bob Tulini to VP-account director.

Deutsch LA, Los Angeles, CA, appointed Stefan Gerard as VP-senior account planner and promoted Christian Cocker and Matthew Jarvis to VPs.

Marc Jacobson promoted to associate creative director and named Charles Fajnor as senior account director at Sigma Group, Oradell, NJ.

The Marketing Arm, Dallas, named Ken Crawford senior client manger for the company’s New York City office.

Kelly McCabe joined Zoom Media, New York City, as senior account executive and will be based out of the Chicago office.

Jack Morton Worldwide, New York City, promoted Laura Shuler to president, U.S. Also, Lois Jacobs promoted to president-international and will be based in Jack Morton’s London office, Chris Cavanaugh to executive VP-general manager, New York and Laurence Croneen to executive VP-chairman and managing director, U.K., and managing director, France.

Norm Marshall & Associates, Los Angeles, CA, changed its name to NMA Entertainment & Marketing and opened a new office in New York City. John Zamoiski, founder of Vertical Mix Marketing, tapped as president, to head new location.

Ryan Partnership, Wilton, CT, named four new partners: Shirley Bergin, senior VP-group director, Ryan Interactive, Wilton; Matthew Jonas, VP-general manager, Los Angeles; Alicia Bender, VP, Minneapolis; and Lester Preston, chief financial officer, also in Wilton.

Aaron Walton tapped to lead The Radiate Group’s, Boca Raton, FL, expanding entertainment division.

BVK, a Milwaukee-based integrated marketing communications agency, named Rebecca Barry and Dana Falzarano assistant account executives.

Kerry Shehan named p.r. senior account executive at BCF&M Advertising, Public Relations and Promotions, Virginia Beach, VA.

Dallas, TX-based Tracy Locke Partnership named Bobbi Merkel director of promotional initiatives.

Malone Advertising, Akron, OH, named Kay Creekmore senior account executive. Also, Brian Spencer joined as associate media director, Maxine Williams as account supervisor, Michael Sugg as senior media planner/buyer, Heather Chunn as media planner/buyer, Kathryn Seitzinger as media coordinator, Megan Haas as account coordinator and Angela Provens as business manager.

Thunder Factory, San Mateo, CA, opened two offices in Los Angeles and New York and appointmented Eric Granof as executive VP-managing director in L.A. and Chris De Maria as senior VP-managing director in New York.

Rob Meyer joined CCM Marketing, New York City, as executive VP. Also, Jenna Williams joined as account executive and Wilma Medina as financial officer.

MARS Advertising formed EMG3 with Steve Woods as president and MARS veteran Cheryl Larson as senior VP-general manager. EMG3 opened a Portland, ME, office in December, where Pierce is based. Larson and 20-30 staffers will work from MARS’ Southfield, MI, headquarters.

John DeNicola has been named VP-sales at Livonia, MI-based Treehouse Events.

Marc Lepere appointed executive VP and chief marketing officer of Euro RSCG Worldwide, New York City.

DVC Worldwide, Morristown, NJ, appointed Rhea Ogawa as senior manager, account services, for DVC HealthCare, Yardley, PA.

Draft, Inc., Chicago, named Helene Rosenblum senior VP-group account director. Elsewhere, Philip D’Addio hired as VP-director of modeling and analysis, and Michael Goldstein VP-management supervisor in Draft’s New York City office.

Kevin Mayer joined Vertical Marketing Network, Tustin, CA, as account director.

Arnold Worldwide, Boston, appointed Jeanette Lima account director in the Arnold Direct division. Elsewhere, Allison Lowrie joined as assistant brand planner, Alyson Lloyd and Alexa Martinez account coordinators, Jill Westman assistant account executive, Sabrina Timmermans account executive and Jocelyn Sloane executive assistant.

The Katz Radio Group, New York City, tapped Peter Pallad as marketing manager for its Katz Event Marketing Group division.

Danna Can joined DJS Marketing, Miami, FL, as p.r. account executive.

Summit Marketing, Chicago, named Douglas Littlefield VP and LeeAnn Schumacher corporate director of strategic merchandising.

Oak Brook, IL-based Latham|SRM named Phil Sorensen VP-market and business development.

Grey Direct, Atlanta, promoted Danamarie DeRiggi and David Evans to VP-associate creative directors.

Huey/Paprocki Advertising, Atlanta, promoted Courtenay Cronin to account executive. Also, Tom Sobotta joined as account supervisor, Danielle Bryson senior account executive, Andrea Eifrid account coordinator and Aaron Thorton senior art director.

Robert Mucciaccio named partner-creative, Sara Martens partner-account services, Pamela Avery partner-p.r. and Kurt Bollish partner-finance at Bozell & Jacobs, LLC, Omaha, NE.

Marketing Werks, Chicago, promoted Rick Miller to senior VP-client services and Katie Ardaugh to account coordinator. Also, Clara Carrier joined as an account manager and Katie Winter as an assistant account coordinator.

Kevin Shippy appointed to the newly-created position of director-sponsorship sales at Strike Ten Entertainment, Greendale, WI.

Jacqui Killen and Lanie Friedman named account executives, consultants at Cincinati, OH-based WonderGroup. Also, Adam Siegel named associate consultant and Charlie Padgett senior art director.

James Heekin tapped as president and COO of Euro RSCG Worldwide, New York City.

Robert Bernard joined New York City-based Alloy, Inc. as CEO of the company’s retail and direct consumer division.

Alloy Marketing & Promotions (AMP), Boston, hired Andy Maercklein as senior VP-marketing and promotions.

Summit Marketing, Atlanta, named Chris Smith controller and appointed Gina McVicker assistant account executive.

Marketing Werks, Chicago, promoted Doug Wilber and Holly O’Neill to senior account coordinators. Also, Cari DeVille hired as assistant account coordinator and Michael Lambiase as account coordinator.

Antony Milner appointed senior VP-new business development at DVC Worldwide, Morristown, NJ. He will be based out of the agency’s San Francisco office.

Bob DePeron named acount manager at L.W. Robbins Associates, Holliston, MA.

ADPRO, Inc., Cleveland, OH, tapped Kevin Gordon as VP-marketing and promotions.

Adamson Advertising, St. Louis, named Dan McGrath director of its p.r. division.

Full-service advertising agency Ad Workshop, Lake Placid, NY, hired Bob Rath as creative director and named Ben Hamelin Web programmer.

Sponsorship marketing agency Continental Sports, Atlanta, appointed Brad Harris as director of business development.

Matt Fischer joined WonderGroup, Cincinnati, OH, in the newly-formed position of chief creative officer.

Jay Giesen hired at Pittsburgh, PA-based Blattner Brunner as creative director.

Wilton, CT-based Velocity Sports & Entertainment named David Burns, Allen Goldner and Gerry Fallon associates.

Arthur Kaplan named director at Dallas-based The Marketing Arm.

The Radiate Group, New Berlin, WI, named Keith Bruce executive VP-global sports. He will operate out of the Milwaukee, WI office.

Kristina Wilson named VP-client services at Los Angeles-based Norm Marshall & Associates. Also, Cindy Kimbrough joined as VP-strategic marketing and Michelle Adorjan as publicist.

SFGT, Philadelphia, appointed Robin Farrell Patterson advertising manager.

Rafael Ramirez named executive creative director at Los Angeles-based Castells & Asociados Advertising.

BDS Marketing, Inc., Irvine, CA, hired Mark Karnes as director of client strategy.

Dallas-based hawkeye|FFWD named Kate Shema creative director. Also, Kelly Ash joined as account executive and David Anders as account director.

Jeff Webster joined Pittsburgh-based Blattner Brunner as public relations senior account executive.

Marketing Werks, Chicago, promoted Doug Wilber and Holly O’Neill to senior account coordinators. Also, Cari DeVille hired as assistant account coordinator and Michael Lambiase as account coordinator.

MRA, Syracuse, NY, named Joe Hage VP-direct marketing.

Dan Weil appointed president of Atlanta, GA-based Summit Marketing. In his new position, he will oversee all marketing and creative competencies, the overall quality of the Summit product, client relationships and division profitability.

LeadDog Marketing Group, New York City added J.G. Robilotti as senior director-event management.

Craig Silverman named creative director at SGFT, Philadelphia.

Mike Sexton joined Arnold Worldwide, Boston, as project manager. Also, Reisha Goldman promoted to account executive, Tricia Capello named account executive and John Raftery hired as creative services manager for the brands promotions department.

Bill Aylesworth elected to serve on the Board of Directors at the Chicago Association of Direct Marketing (CADM), Chicago. As part of the 13-person volunteer board, he will work to advance direct marketing education, serve as an industry advocate and oversee the association’s operation.

Norwalk, CT-based Modem Media, Inc. hired Bill Firing and Michael Maher as VPs-marketing strategy. Firing will be based in the company’s San Francisco office, while Maher will be based in the Connecticut office. Also, Regina Milano joined as director of marketing communications.

Norm Marshall & Associates, Los Angeles, CA, named Kristina Wilson VP-client services, Cindy Kimbrough VP-strategic marketing and Michelle Adorjan publicist.

Lisa Aznaran joined Tracy Locke Partnership, Wilton, CT, as executive client service director and Steve Weiss as executive concept director.

Draft, Inc., Chicago, added Reed Roussel as VP-director of digital marketing.

Malone Advertising, Akron, OH, named Jennifer McLaughlin media coordinator Also, Kourtnie Perry named creative coordinator, Angelo Finitsas media planner and Nick Pfahler, Diane Dubravetz and Stacey Fleischmann graphic designers.

Penny Reiss, formerly at Paramount Pictures, to head new business development and promotions at Set Resources, Inc., Santa Monica, CA, a product placement/entertainment marketing firm.

Louisville, KY-based OTT Communications opened Game Seven Sports Marketing, a new sports and entertainment marketing division. Brooks Downing tapped as executive VP and managing director, Mike Pitino as senior VP and director-new business development, Jason Charney as senior VP and director-sports marketing and Chris Pitino as account executive. Elsewhere, Jon Newcomb and Wally Switzer hired as VPs of OTT’s new office in Bentonville, AR. Also, Bill Bradley named executive VP and account director, David Meckle account director, Katie Deskins and Angie Mivelaz as account coordinators and Scott Layman electronic production artist.

Sherry Gray joined Minneapolis, MN-based WatersMolitor as creative director.

Cincinnati, OH-based WonderGroup named Matt Fischer chief creative officer.

PriceWeber, Louisville, KY, promoted Joe Gilson to account director, Wendy Devins to senior account executive and Kate Eckert and Leigha Dorsey to account executives.

Acosta Sales and Marketing Company, Jacksonville, FL, named Robert Hill, Jr. president of operations.

Upper Saddle River, NJ-based Einson Freeman, Inc. hired Elly Goodman as account supervisor and Scott Cochran as senior account executive.

Kris Niblett tapped to lead creative efforts for direct marketing agency Alcott Routon, Nashville, TN.

Retail Advertising & Marketing Association (RAMA), Washington, DC, a division of the National Retail Federation (NRF), tapped Mike Gatti as executive VP and Susan Newman as VP-conferences.

New Berlin, WI-based GMR Marketing named Rick Barakat as director-sports client services. He will be based out of the Charlotte, NC office.

The Grand Group, Chicago, IL, named Kyle Steffen client director-creative and promoted Nicholas Sparacino to project director-account.

Robin Colangelo joined ARC Marketing, Greenwich, CT, as VP-creative operations.

Zipatoni, St. Louis, MO, hired Stacey McDermott as account supervisor, to launch the promotional agency’s presence in Dallas.

Steve O’Driscoll joined Alternative Marketing Solutions, Valley Forge, PA, as VP-new business development.

Tom Moudry named executive creative director for Martin|Williams, Minneapolis, MN. He is replacing Tom Kelly who stepped down from the post.

Mindy Rabinowitz joined Promotional Management Group, San Antonio, TX, as director of relationship marketing.

Entertainment Marketing, Inc., Chicago, appointed John Davidoff CEO.

Jane Knittig joined Hanely-Wood Integrated Marketing, Minneapolis, MN, as account manager. Also Mike Bendickson named business development manager; Kate Richards human resources manager; Nancy Gordon, Jason Miller and Jim Thorp senior editors; Steff Gumingo account supervisor; Andrea Ahern assistant account executive; Tammy Parill and Kelly Popko senior account executives; Kellie Schmidt business development coordinator; and Kelly Yaremchuk traffic assistant

Bill Drake hired as executive creative director-advertising at Blattner Brunner, Pittsburgh and Andy McKenna as associate creative director. Elsewhere, The American Association of Advertising Agencies named Michael Brunner, president and CEO of Blattner Brunner, to serve as one of three eastern region representatives on the board of directors.

SFGT, Philadelphia, named Rebecca Altman senior account exectuive.

Will Van Epern, active media director for The Goltz Seering Agency, Inc., appointed 8th district lieutenant governor of the American Advertising Federation, Washinton, DC.

Morristown, NJ-based DVC Worldwide opened an office in Norwalk, CT, to house the company’s co-marketing team, led by executive VP and managing director Mickey Jardon.

Beachwood, OH-based Vanguard Promotions & Marketing, Inc. named Annette Economus sales executive.

John Glascott joined 360 Youth, Cranbury, NJ, as executive VP-sales.

Irvine, CA-based BDS Marketing forms new Board of Advisors and names Bill Hawfield facilitator. Other members include: Betsy Sanders, Henry DeNero, Michael Laney, Michael Lee Malamut and Thomas Roche.

Marketing Werks, Chicago, named Carrie Hennessey and Juan Salazar account coordinators and Kati Ardaugh assistant account coordinator. Also, Kristen Nihill and Lindsay McNamara promoted to senior account coordinator and Dan Brice to group account manager

Arnold Worldwide, Boston, promoted Jamie Tedford to VP-group account director and Maggie McGilvery was named account supervisor

Draft, Inc., Chicago, named Karen Wolz as VP-director of print production. Also, Meg Goodman and Lisa Butler appointed senior VP, group account directors.

LeadDog Marketing Group, New York City hired Katharine Benham as director of promotions and business development.

New York City-based Holsted Marketing, Inc. appointed Scott Bernstein as executive VP.

Paul Bryan joined Garcia 360, San Antonio, TX, as communications manager.

Cramer-Krasselt, Milwaukee, tapped Ken Hagan to fill the newly created position of dedicated creative director for C-K Promotions.

Malone Advertising, Akron, OH, named Jennifer McLaughlin media coordinator Also, Kourtnie Perry named creative coordinator, Angelo Finitsas media planner and Nick Pfahler, Diane Dubravetz and Stacey Fleischmann graphic designers,

The Radiate Group, New Berlin, WI named Keith Bruce executive VP-global sports. He will operate out of the Milwaukee, WI office.

Rafael Ramirez named executive creative director at Los Angeles-based Castells & Asociados Advertising.

Regina Milano joined Modem Media, Norwalk, CT, as director of marketing communications.

Portland, OR-based CMD hired Brad Wignall as senior art director.

Classic Sportswear & Promotions, Greenwich, CT, named its new management team: Co-founder and director of marketing Dan McGurk, promotions director Dominic Francia and VP and director of sports marketing and special events Greg Campbell.

John Berka named general manager-operations at Noble & Associates, Springfield, MO.

SFGT, Philadelphia, named Liz Schneider art director.

360 Youth, Cranbury, NJ, tapped Keith Kane as director, book cover sales. He will oversee 360 Youth’s national program of sponsored textbook covers.

Event management and sports marketing company LeadDog Marketing Group, New York City, hired Tina Gargiulo as senior account director. Also, Adam Poe joined as director of sales and marketing, Cheree Heller as senior account manager and Christina Canino as account coordinator.

Minneapolis-based d.trio marketing group named Sheryl Doyle VP.

The GEM Group, Atlanta, hired Kirsten Kinder and Gordon Grant as account director and account executive, respectively.

Bruce Hoelzl promoted to executive VP at Fairfield, CT-based Catalyst International, Inc.

Will Van Epern promoted to active media director at Green Bay, WI-based Goltz Seering Agency, Inc. Also, Brian Berggren joined as art director and Kelly Fisher as art director.

Chicago-based Draft hired Lisa Penelton as senior VP-analytic services. She will focus on integrating data, statistical modeling and economic analysis into the marketing process for Draft.

Lorrence Kellar named to the board of directors of the SPAR Group, Inc., Tarrytown, NY.

Brian Crooks joined Wilton, CT-based Ryan Partnership’s Ryan Interactive Group as creative director. Also, Mike Musachio joined as senior VP-creative director and Caroyln Capshaw as concept director.

Euro RSCG Meridian, Westport, CT, named Mark Maxian director-system technology. Elsewhere, Euro RSCG Circle hired Michael Field as creative director. Field will help integrate clients’ interactive efforts with their overall marketing program.

Rich Oprision promoted to director of strategic services at Blattner Brunner, Pittsburgh.

Rick Krisburg, formerly of Clear Channel Communications and the DiamondGroup, has launched Triangulate, a New York City-based promotion and marketing services agency.

Morristown, NJ-based DVC Worldwide tapped Mickey Jardon as executive VP-managing director of its newly created brand DVC Co-Marketing.

KK&A, Chicago, promoted Tiffanie McMahon to account supervisor. Also, Brooke Kemper named senior account executive, Naomi Yeskey group account director and Steve Klink promoted to executive creative director.

Toby Simpkins joined Cramer-Krasselt, Milwaukee, as VP-director of promotions.

Mass Hispanic Marketing, Miami, FL, named Kristi Marcelle senior account executive. Elsewhere, Ruben Bacelis joined as senior director-media services, Fernando Iglesias as associate creative director, Raquel Rivera as account executive, Ronaldo Lizarzaburu as associate account director, Alison Montalvo and Maria de Leon as account coordinators.

Chicago-based Draft hired Matthew Wise and Philip Loftus as senior VP-group account directors. Elsewhere, Janet Barker promoted to executive VP-group creative director, Thomas White and Willie Wilkov named senior VP-account directors and Kate Caldwell as director of strategic planning.

Orlando, FL-based VisionWorks promoted Christian Campagnuolo to senior account director. Elsewhere, Alisa Burbo named accounting manager and Barbra LaRosa account executive.

Eric Baker promoted to director of client services at Marketing Werks, Chicago. Also, Carrie Christopher promoted to account coordinator, Andrew Connell to senior account manager, Erin Hafertepen to account manager and Lee Sullivan to senior account manager.

Chicago-based Euro RSCG Impact appointed Jodi Coppernoll as director of business development. Elsewhere, Sander Flaum and Robert Becker to serve as chairmen of the firm’s new healthcare unit, Euro RSCG Life.

Momentum Marketing, in its new offices in Alexandria, VA, promoted Nedim Bali to project supervisor and hired Teresa White and Kathleen Crotty as project managers.

Redondo Beach, CA-based Campaigners, Inc., named Robert Gabsa VP-event marketing and promotions.

The Zipatoni Co., St. Louis, named Karen Sauder and Scott Blanton partners.

Marketing Drive Worldwide, Wilton, CT, appointed Kevin Chianta as VP-managing director.

Steve Aleksich joins Akron, OH-based Malone Advertising as account supervisor. Also, Katie Bulter named senior copywriter, Laura Fish media planner/buyer, Jocelyn Chuirco creative coordinator and Carey Gerhardstein account coordinator.

Pierce Promotions & Event Management, Inc., Portland, ME, promoted Sharon Linnane to VP-account services and Kevin Joyce to VP-operations.

Barry Neumann promoted to VP-account services and Jennifer Medema to senior art director at David Harrison Dion, Chicago.

Direct marketing agency CFM Direct, Philadelphia, promoted Lisa Freeman to VP-client relations and Andrew Surden to account supervisor.

Lori Pak joined Greenwich, CT-based Arc Marketing as associate creative director in the agency’s Atlanta office.

Three Wide Marketing, Kansas City, MO, appointed Chris Geisert VP-account director, Lauren Goldberg assistant account manager, Monique Van Meter account coordinator and promoted Travis Kramer to art director.

Chicago-based DraftWorldwide hired Willie Wilkov VP-account director, promoted Lor Gold to chief creative officer and Kathy Bucaro-Zobens to executive creative director.

Frankel, Chicago, named Michael Buczkowski executive VP-managing director.

Fluid Marketing, Inc., La Crosse, WI, added John Morrison as director-marketing. He will head daily operations and will be based in Fluid’s Columbus, OH, office.

Strategic communications agency texture|media, Denver, added John White as director-client services and Wendy Martin as lead designer and information architect.

Jerry Symon was appointed VP-business development at Alternative & Innovative Marketing, LLC, San Diego.

The GEM Group, Golden, CO, promoted Chris Brown to president and Eric Goins to director-creative services in the agency’s Atlanta office. Elsewhere, Gary Christensen promoted to VP-catalog design and production in the firm’s Minneapolis office and Philip Worth to VP in its Denver office.

Coyne Public Relations, Fairfield, NJ, hired Deborha Kelco as account supervisor and Caitlin Faulkner as account coordinator.

Megan McCaffrey promoted to director at Campaigners, Inc., Redondo Beach, CA, for its event marketing and promotions division.

Concentric Marketing, Charlotte, NC, named John Sowinski creative director.

Alcott Routon, Nashville, TN, hired Ralph Yarborough as senior SAS programmer.

Yvonne Brown joined the Goltz Seering Agency, Inc., Green Bay, WI, as account executive.

Bob Lawrence has been named president of 141 Worldwide’s Atlanta office. Previously executive VP-client services, he now has total bottom line responsibility and manages all aspects of the office, including overseeing new business development and expanding existing client relationships. Cindy Wild has been named VP-client services, assuming Lawrence’s previous job responsibilities.

In other company news, Renee Mahoney and Jim Doroba have each been promoted from creative directors to the roles of executive VP-creative director and group creative director, respectively. Lori Lorenzen has been promoted to group management supervisor from account director; Debra Altstadt is now account supervisor; Theresa Bicanic is now senior digital production specialist; Stephanie Brown is now senior art director; Dave Gargas is now senior account executive; Mike Hannon is now senior digital production specialist; Trish Hernandez is now an account executive; Alma Klein is now senior copywriter; Jessica Larsen is now senior account executive; Hayes Minor is now senior account executive; Liz Stanczyk, is now account executive; Kristen Walters is now senior account executive; and Jenny Wang is now account supervisor.

Ron Dickson has joined interactive promotion agency Wishoo at its Indianapolis headquarters as chief operating officer. He had previously been a partner at Kansas City-based Three Wide Marketing.

DraftWorldwide, Chicago, announced that Tony Weisman was named chief marketing officer. Weisman joined DraftWorldwide Chicago in mid-2002 to work on new business development. He has also overseen Draft’s strategic planning group, which includes consumer research and market planning. Previously, Weisman worked in account management at Leo Burnett USA in Chicago, leaving his post as senior VP and account director.

Marketing services firm The Sunflower Group, Overland Park, KS, has promoted Justin Garberg to the role of chief operations officer, announced CEO Dennis Garberg.

Jeff Diem has joined the Buffalo office of Eric Mower and Associates (EMA) as account director of the promotions team. He will be responsible for the development and direction of marketing communications programs for clients including Fisher-Price, Welch’s, Kodak, Sorrento Lactalis, Inc., AAA and Russer Foods.

Marc S. Kidd has resigned his position as president of HOST Communications to launch a consulting firm in Lexington, KY, specializing in marketing promotions. His first client: HOST Communications.

Brothers Chris Smith and Dave Smith, formerly of Kaleidoscope Event Services and ICON Promotional Marketing, have formed a new agency, Eventsmiths, Inc. based in Tampa, FL.

Chicago-based CFM Direct has hired Paul Murray as VP-client relations, a newly created position.

Jim Marouse has been named Midwest director of business development for Alcott Routon, a Nashville-based, national direct-marketing agency. He will be responsible for developing new acquisition, activation, cross-sell, retention and CRM programs for clients.

David Bullard has joined integrated marketing agency Marketing Support as VP-account supervisor.

CMD Marketing Communications, an integrated marketing firm based in Portland, OR, has hired Todd Devon Mortiz as interactive director and added Ali Adams as its new interactive producer.

PriceWeber, Louisville, KY, promoted John Casi to senior account executive. Also, Brad Mercer promoted to account executive, Joe Gilson to account supervisor, Tanya Evans to account coordinator, Leigha Dorsey to associate account executive, Elizabeth Isaacs to associate account executive, Allison Homer to account supervisor and Jan Mercer to director of finance; Kristin Goranson joined as account coordinator and Marita Nowling as accounts payable specialist.

Hall-Erickson, Inc., Westmont, IL, promoted Mike Weil to vice president.

Timothy Zuckert named executive VP-general manager at Tracy Locke Partnership, Wilton, CT.

Pamela Silas Aniello promoted to vice president of Visionworks, Orlando, FL.

Rick Shaver, Christopher Grimston, Ted Rakoczy and Jennifer Lukas, formerly of Toronto, Canada-based Encore Encore Strategic Marketing, have banded together to launch their new agency The Hive Strategic Marketing, Inc., Toronto.

Paul Frankel appointed VP-director of marketing at New York City-based US Concepts.

W.A. Wilde Company, Holliston, MA, has hired Sam Ricco as director of business development.

Rod Scheck joined Jerry Roache Direct, Inc., Shrewsbury, NJ, as copy director.

Arnel Kasmally appointed VP-account director at DraftWorldwide, Chicago. In other company news, Patricia Berry named senior VP-group director, strategic planning and research and Leslie Foley-McDonald senior VP-account director at Draft’s New York City office.

Bill Kamper joined BD Ntwk, London, England, as executive creative director.

Imperial Marketing, Inc., Southfield, MI, named Michelle Perry quality manager.

141 Worldwide, Chicago, tapped Bob Lawrence as president for its Atlanta office.

Margot Horn appointed special projects manager at Chicago-based Promotional Management Group, Inc.

Adamson Advertising, St. Louis, MO, named Mark Wildenhaus executive creative director.

Blattner Brunner, Pittsburgh, PA, named John Gatesman vp-account services.

Impact Marketing & Promotions, Los Angeles, appointed Sheri Levy executive vp-integrated partnerships.

Event marketing agency The George P. Johnson Company, Auburn Hills, MI, named Andrea Leon senior marketing strategist and Vanessa Saunders director of business development.

Craig Connelly named executive vp-general manager at GMR Marketing, Inc., New Berlin, WI.

Clear Channel Communications, Denver, CO, tapped Bruce Eskowitz as president-national sales and marketing for Clear Channel Entertainment. Elsewhere, Lori Wellinghoff senior vp for its Clear Channel Advantage division.

Marsha Rennie and Jim Strazalkowski, both formerly at Paramount Pictures, formed Rennie and Straz Productions, Los Angeles, an event marketing and p.r. firm.

Joni Kelly named account executive and Allison Kohn account assistant and at Christie Communications, Inc., Santa Barbara, CA.

Chicago-based Marketing Support, Inc. promoted Andrew Layman to art director. Also, Yvonne Luk named art director and Kate Nelson senior account manager.

Multicultural advertising firm GlobalHue, Southfield, MI, named Kevyn Lewis president-chief creative officer.

DraftWorldwide, Chicago, named William Gorski senior executive vp-director of marketing.

Detroit, MI-based Olympia Entertainment named John DeNicola vp-sales and marketing.

Frankel, Chicago, named David Haan president of its San Francisco office, a position that has been vacant since May 2001. He had been managing partner at Earle Palmer Brown Companies in Philadelphia.

GMR Marketing, New Berlin, WI, named Ann Janikowsky senior vp-client services to head up the PepsiCo business and other top accounts.

141 Communicator, Chicago, promoted Dan Fisher to senior vp. Fisher is group creative director for such top clients as S.C. Johnson and Jim Beam.

Cohen Friedberg Associates, Framingham, MA, named Scott Bronenberg vp-new business development. He will be based in Philadelphia.

PriceWeber, Louisville, KY, promoted Chuck Richburg to director-creative and information services and named Shannon Downs associate art director and Laurabeth Schmidt senior planner/buyer.

DraftWorldwide, Chicago, named David Kopera senior vp-group creative director for the Burger King and Sprint PCS accounts, Angelo Kritikos senior vp-director of finance, Megan O’Connor senior vp-group account director for new business, and Mark Stojack vp-account director on Sprint PCS retail and promotions. Elsewhere, the shop named Craig Pollock creative director and Robert Nuich production manager to work on the DeVry University account.

US Concepts, New York City, promoted Jeff Condon to senior vp-general manager of its special events group.

GEM Group, Atlanta, named Carol Gsell account director in Atlanta and Ray Mallouk account director in Chicago.

Signature Marketing Group, Langhorne, PA, promoted Kate McKeown to vp-marketing and business development.

Gage, Minneapolis, promoted Tom Wilson to vp-managing director to oversee the agency’s channel marketing practice.

Tracy Locke Partnership, Wilton, CT, named Laura Ballou partner and client service director to direct the Wm. Wrigley, Jr. Co., GMAC, and Le Meridian accounts. She has been with the agency since 1997.

Frankel, Chicago, promoted Larry Pruitt to vp-information systems.

Zebra Hill Marketing, Bellevue, WA, promoted Carlos Cavazos to senior account manager and named Christina Biagi account manager.

BBDO New York named former Interbrand U.S. president Martyn Straw chief strategy officer.

Goltz Seering Agency, Green Bay, WI, promoted Denise Meyers to senior media/research strategist and Michelle Altman to media coordinator.

Adamson, Inc., St. Louis, promoted Marco Tocco to vp-associate creative director.

The Republik, Chapel Hill, NC, named David Smith creative director. He previously was group creative director at J. Walter Thompson.

Cramer-Krasselt, Milwaukee, promoted Kelly Bohachek to field coordinator in the brand planning department. Elsewhere, the agency named E.L. Chaffee account director in promotions, Kurt Lingal senior account executive in account management, and George Menos national account development manager in Yellow Pages Services.

KNCB Dave, Seattle, promoted Laurie Christomos to account supervisor, p.r.

UniCom Marketing Group, Chicago, promoted Kari Brua to senior account executive on the DaimlerChrysler Services and Tour Edge Golf accounts.

Global marketing services network 141 Worldwide, London, this month named industry veteran Neil Contess to the new post of president, North America.

CMI, East Rutherford, NJ, promoted Susan Schroeder to vp-marketing solutions and business development and named Bill Kwiatkowski director of account management.

Irvine, CA-based BDS Marketing promoted Randy Schrock to vp-operations and named Jeffrey Sopko vp-human resources.

Tom Leydon promoted to executive vp-chief creative officer at McClain Finlon Advertising, Denver. Also, Gregg Bergan and Jeff Martin named creative directors.

Frankel, Chicago, named DDB Chicago executive Connie Esler vp-group planning director on the McDonald’s account and promoted Martin Wodarz to associate creative director on the United Airlines account.

New York City-based Manhattan Marketing Ensemble named Brett Wingate executive creative director.

Synergy Sports, Ocean, NJ, named Brian Cawley director of new business development.

Eventive Marketing, New York City, promoted Raffi Grigorian to vp-account services and named Karen Zach regional account manager. Elsewhere, Lisa Rodnunsky and Letty Gutierrez named to head up new offices in California and Illinois, respectively.

Malone Advertising, Akron, OH, named Beke Lubeach account executive and promoted Teece Smith to account executive and Kandi Shanor to senior account executive.

New York City-based TSE Sports and Entertainment named Stephen Master vp of the sponsorship division.

Thierry Anglade named director of client services at Chicago-based 141 Communicator’s New York City office.

Frankel, Chicago, promoted Lisa Mills to vp-account director and Kevin Gilsdorf to creative director.

Paul Intelkofer named senior vp-corporate development and Joel Fisher director of interactive services at Planit, Baltimore.

Laura Janssen, formerly president of GEM Group’s Chicago office, named to the senior management team at Brigandi & Associates, Chicago.

Strottman International, Irvine, CA, named Sharon Fogg chief youth officer.

The Vidal Partnership, New York City, named Kevin Finke vp-director of promotions.

DraftWorldwide, Chicago, promoted Shelley Lanman to senior executive vp-chief creative officer and Liz Deutch to senior executive vp-director of account services in the New York City office. Emily Soell, formerly vice chairman-chief creative officer, will take on a consulting role.

Eric Mower & Associates, Syracuse, NY, named Mary Jo MacAdam media supervisor.

The GEM Group, Minneapolis, named Pillsbury veteran Chuck Smerick vp-brand development and design.

Source Marketing, Westport, CT, named Scott Mueller vp. He had been vp-account services for The Promotion Network’s New York City office.

Abby Port named account executive at New York City-based Strategic Sports Group’s Atlanta office. Elsewhere, Lee Berke named executive vp.

Scott Pansky named general manager at Los Angeles-based Allison & Partners.

Malone Advertising, Akron, OH, promoted Tami Jones to senior account executive and Samuel Karlo to account executive, and named Kellie Gilbert account coordinator.

The Grand Group, Chicago, named Laura Rodman project assistant-creative.

PriceWeber, Louisville, KY, named Jason Eiche p.r. specialist.

Wilton, CT-based Bochanis Rogan Zoom named former News America Marketing executive Dana Moser group director.

Wilton, CT-based Brann Worldwide named James Hipkin executive vp-general manager of its San Francisco office.

Ad agency SFGT, Philadelphia, named Joyce Rivas director of research and brand planning.

Jina Amaro promoted to account supervisor at Cramer-Krasselt, Milwaukee.

Jeff Pederson named executive vp-strategic planning and business development for Chicago-based Marks & Whetstone’s new office in Sisters, OR. Elsewhere, David Plier promoted to vp-marketing and promotions.

Renegade Marketing Group, New York City, named former Zipatoni executive Martin Bihl senior vp-co-creative director to work alongside Raffael Altmann.

Former Wunderman New York executive Michael D’Alessio named director of business development and strategy at New York City-based Interference, Inc.

John Eccleston, previously with Earle Palmer Brown, launched OpenGate Marketing Communications, Stony Point, NY.

Jina Amaro promoted to account supervisor at Cramer-Krasselt, Milwaukee.

Montemayor y Asociados, San Antonio, TX, named Zifa Esparza senior vp-director of account development and Marco Antonio Garsed promotions director.

The Integer Group, Denver, named Bob Hunderfund president of its Des Moines, IA, office to replace Al Tramontina, who remains ceo and will direct new business development.

Jack Rooney named executive vp-client services at GMR Marketing, Inc., New Berlin, WI.

Blue Chip Advertising, Northfield, IL, named Lowell Cantor executive vp-managing director and Michael Palencia media director.

141 Communicator, Chicago, promoted Ken Marks to director-meetings and events and named Patti Grace vp-director of human resources.

Mars Advertising, Southfield, MI, named Siena Long senior vp-director of growth and innovation and head of a new San Francisco office.

Kim Boyer named a partner of Adamson, Inc., St. Louis.

Boston-based Pohly & Partners named Kelley Driscoll senior account manager and Alex Loeffler account supervisor. Elsewhere, Kevin Miller promoted to vp-creative services, Michael Buller to director of creative services for print custom publications, and Ken Beaulieu to director of creative services for online content.

Harold Reiter named president and ceo of Maxxcom, Inc., Toronto, to replace Beverley Morden, who resigned.

Chicago-based OgilvyOne named Trish Chuipek director of client services.

Noble and Associates, Springfield, MO, promoted Julie Tumy to president of Food-Away-From-Home.

BDS Marketing, Irvine, CA, named Scott Zafran account director.

DVC Worldwide, Morristown, NJ, named Julia Ralston president and R. Steven Lang executive vp of DVC Healthcare, a new division spawned from the shop’s DVC ActiveCare operation.

Dana Breaux named controller at 360 Group, San Rafael, CA.

Brigandi & Associates, Inc., Chicago, promoted Susan Altier to account director.

Larry Weltin named vp of Peak/Beity Advertising + Marketing, Tampa.

P.W. Feats, Baltimore, MD, named Marc Mileto production designer and Michael Martin systems administrator.

141 Communicator, Chicago, named Richard Newman president of the New York City office. He had been an executive vp at Bates Worldwide, an ad agency sister in the Cordiant Communications network.

Southfield, MI-based Mars Advertising named Siena Long senior vp-director of growth and innovation and head of a new San Francisco office.

Entertainment Marketing Group, Beverly Hills, CA, named Michael Turcotte manager-media partnerships and Amy Jones-DeMar national director of television promotions.

Kathy Parker named director of p.r. at Chicago-based Marketing Support, Inc.

Environics Communications, Inc., Stamford, CT, named Rosalind D’Eugenio vp to head the healthcare and medical team.

Tarrytown, NY-based SPAR Group named David Dreyer vp-business development, Ken Drish director of business development, and Scott Blackwell vp-business development for database marketing.

Minneapolis-based d.trio marketing group named Jolee Molitor vp.

Pittsburgh-based Blattner Brunner named Peter Michaelson vp-director of direct marketing.

The GEM Group, Atlanta, named Kevin Rose cfo to replace Ronna Campbell, who becomes senior vp of North American mergers and acquisitions at parent company CSS Stellar, plc. Rose had been a finance director for Mosaic Group Marketing Services, Toronto.

Brann Worldwide, Wilton, CT, named Andy Wright president of Brann North America to oversee all business units and manage agency operations. He had been president of marketing services.

Marci Fine promoted to associate media director and Kimberly Fischer to art director at Adamson, Inc., St. Louis.

Modem Media, Norwalk, CT, named Larry Weber and Bruce Nelson to the company’s board of directors. They replace Donald Elliman and Donald Seeley, who resigned.

Jennifer Cacioppo named senior vp-group account director at Frankel, Chicago, to oversee the agency’s McDonald’s business.

Centra Marketing and Communications, Westbury, NY, named Linda Suraci account program director and Chariot Crespo account executive.

Akron, OH-based Malone Advertising named Laura Sullivan account executive, Betsy Foote senior planner/buyer, and Danielle Ruppert art director/designer.

WonderGroup, Cincinnati, named Mike Mason vp-executive consultant-client services and Ivy Boehm director of research services.

141 Communicator, Chicago, promoted Deb Altstadt to senior account executive for Kraft Pizza, Michael Enright to account supervisor for Kraft Cheese, and Ed Severini to vp-executive art director. Elsewhere, the agency named Gary Kubo executive vp-marketing and Liz Robinson director of marketing.

The A Team, New York City, promoted Bernie Lee to vp-general manager to oversee the agency’s new Laguna Beach, CA, office.

New York City-based Clear Channel Entertainment named Jennifer Browne account director in its Alliance Marketing group.

Gasper Marsala named creative services director, Matthew Lenig associate creative director, Reina Diaz brand supervisor, and Crail Millon business development supervisor at Marketing Drive Worldwide, Boston.

Mark Lesselroth named director of business development at Eric Mower and Associates, Syracuse, NY.

Cramer-Krasselt, Milwaukee, named Stacey Kalamaras and Ann Stadler account executives and Tami Ronnfeldt senior account executive.

AnneMarie Greene named account executive at Adamson, Inc., St. Louis. Elsewhere, John Temporiti named assistant account executive-p.r. and Christy Wright media supervisor.

Curtis Smith named vp-creative director at Thomas & Perkins Advertising, Denver.

Steve Berger named national accounts director at GeigerDonnelly Marketing LLC, Foxboro, MA.

The Axis Group, Columbus, OH, named Brian Newberry executive vp-advertising and interactive.

Jordan Bochanis and Lee Rogan, former principals of b.little & co., joined with David Worrell and Kendyl Worrel, former principals of Zoom Design, to form a new marketing service agency called Bochanis Rogan Zoom, Baton Rouge, LA, and Wilton, CT.

Brann Worldwide, Wilton, CT, named Andrea Franklin executive vp-chief strategy officer, Jason Brandt executive vp-general manager, and Ken Shearer executive vp-general manager for Brann Data in Richmond, VA.

Mass Promotions, Inc., Miami, FL, named John Rivera vp-marketing services.

Christopher Bragas named cfo and coo of EastWest Creative, New York City. Also, Rod Gonzalez named senior creative director, Ed Catto group account director, Tony Bosco account director, and Jeanine Ullman director of strategic alliances. And Sarah O’Leary named vp-marketing for the agency’s Los Angeles office.

Chicago-based Marketing Support, Inc., promoted Michael Watkins to vp. Elsewhere, Jackie Levine named director-client development, Andrew Layman associate art director, and Sandy Christofanelli promoted to account supervisor.

Jim Harris named general sales manager at Birmingham Associates Communications, Boston.

Tima Meyers named “imaginatrix” at Smith & Jones, West Sand Lake, NY.

Janet Santamaria named director of promotions at Impact Marketing & Promotions, Los Angeles.

Mastermind Marketing, Atlanta, named Leah Wilson account coordinator.

Susan Samuelson and Scott Caldwell named account supervisors and Dawn Dufala account coordinator at Malone Advertising, Akron, OH.

Winter Park, FL-based .Com Marketing named Ted Lindblom business development manager.

Chris Connolly named vp-client services at CoActive Marketing Group, Cincinnati.

John Wicks named national account manager at Promotion Resource Alliance, Minneapolis.

New York City-based Media Designs/BrandGames, a unit of DVC Worldwide, Morristown, NJ, named Clifford Medney senior vp-strategy/creative.

Jamie Godley promoted to account executive-p.r. at Colle+McVoy, Minneapolis. Elsewhere, Michelle Schumacher promoted to director-print production and Linda Sidwell to director of traffic.

Envision Sports and Entertainment, Los Angeles, named Chris Renner executive vp and Jack Trompeter director of corporate sales.

Russell Haney named production manager and Michelle Morales named senior art director at Hillside, IL-based Launch Creative Marketing.

Bernstein-Rein Advertising, Kansas City, MO, named Rich Gabe senior vp. Elsewhere, Kirk Kirkpatrick promoted to senior vp-creative director, Terry Levine and Janice Barbosa to vp-media director, and Rob Handy named executive broadcast producer.

Promotional Management Corp., San Antonio, named Jerolyn Jacobs account executive.

Peter Levey named business development manager for the properties division of Strategic Sports Group, New York City.

Integrated MarketingWorks, Irvine, CA, named Paul Schweizer account supervisor and Elim Feliciano digital art director.

GMR Marketing, New Berlin, WI, named Mitchell Morales director-business development/Latino. He will work out of GMR’s New York City office.

Ketchum, New York City, promoted David Rockland to global director of research.

Jeremy Pagden named ceo of The Integer Group, Denver. He replaces Ron Askew, who left to become chief marketing officer of Golden, CO-based Coors Brewing Co.

Colle+McVoy, Minneapolis, named Charles Kushell ceo. He fills a post vacated in January by Jim Bergeson, who left to become a consultant for parent company Maxxcom.

Deborah Franek named online account director at The Zipatoni Co., St. Louis. Also, David Strandberg named executive creative director for the company’s Chicago office.

Vertical Mix Marketing, New York City, named Margo Vallone vp-general manager. Elsewhere, Deb Grossman named director of client management, David Chatoff director of client strategy, Cathy Garcia director of merchandising, Steve Garvey associate creative director-copy, and George Bradshaw director of creative services.

Bill Korbus named vp-partnership marketing at motorsports specialist Just Marketing, Indianapolis.

Crowley Webb and Associates, Buffalo, NY, promoted Bonny Chruscicki to assistant art director and named Steve Kull art director.

Impact Marketing and Promotions, Los Angeles, named Julie Alley senior account director.

Launch Creative Marketing, Inc., Hillside, IL, named Russell Haney production manager.

Lor Gold promoted to senior executive vp-chief creative officer for Surge at DraftWorldwide, Chicago. Also, Maribeth Pyne promoted to senior executive vp-director of operations for DraftWorldwide Chicago. Both were also named to the agency’s executive board.

Thomas Procella named media planner for 360 Group, San Rafael, CA. Elsewhere, Dan Henry named senior copywriter and Donald Klabunde chief technology officer.

David Hughes and Dave Vissat promoted to vp-creative director posts at Blattner Brunner, Pittsburgh.

Jeff LaClaire named director of motorsports for CSS Stellar North America, Atlanta.

Creative Marketing Alliance, Princeton Junction, NJ, promoted Nancy Chan to assistant account executive-marketing services. Elsewhere, Rocco Iacobellis named vp-marketing services, Debra Fisher traffic/production manager, and Jennifer Koren media planner/buyer.

Promotions Plus, Inc., Greenville, SC, named Wally Shepherd account manager.

Robert West named president and ceo of The Republik, Chapel Hill, NC, a new ad agency formed by Sergio Palazzetti.

Michael Blanchard named to head a new healthcare division at GMR Marketing, New Berlin, WI.

Eric Mower and Associates, Rochester, NY, promoted Heidi Eberhardt to senior art director.

Clarion Marketing & Communications, Greenwich, CT, promoted Dan Weil to senior vp-general manager for the agency’s Atlanta office. He replaces Jill Fallon, who was named executive vp-director of integrated marketing for Clarion’s sister agency, D’Arcy, Los Angeles. Kathy Miller replaced Weil as senior vp-management supervisor.

Velocity Sports and Entertainment, Westport, CT, named Brian Goodman director of a new Chicago office.

Kathryne Moore named vp at Inter/Media Advertising, Encino, CA. Elsewhere, Erin Barr promoted to senior vp-client services and Michelle Zygelman to vp-account supervisor.

Steve Caputo named svp-strategic services at Marden-Kane, Inc., Manhasset, NY.

Marketing Drive Worldwide, Wilton, CT, named Chris Barr and Kathryn Benedett co-ceos of Marketing Drive USA‘s Wilton office. They had been principals at retail-promo specialists BBG, which was acquired by Marketing Drive in early 1999.

Bret Hadley named evp-consumer products and worldwide operations at Equity Marketing, Los Angeles.

The Grand Group, Chicago, tapped Kyle Steffen as project director-creative.

Mark Jones named business development manager at Malone Advertising, Akron, OH. Also, Jennifer Sunday named creative coordinator and Andrea Bilinovich assistant account executive. Elsewhere, Shirley Wesley named to head a new Malone2 business-to-business arm.

InterMedia Advertising, Encino, CA, named Lucy St. George executive vp.

New York City-based Geppetto Group named Amy Henry account supervisor.

Keith Jespersen named chairman at the Russ Ried Company, Pasadena, CA. Also, Thomas Harrison promoted to president and ceo. Newly formed promotion and sports marketing agency The Specialized Marketing Group, Deerfield, IL, named Dane Price account manager and Jason Garrow account director.

Kevin Patsel named executive principal and managing director-public relations at Publicis Dialog, San Francisco. Also, Steve Le Neveu named executive principal and director of account planning.

Sandra Finley named management supervisor for San Rafael, CA-based 360 Group’s strategic services division.

Colle+McVoy, Minneapolis, promoted Dave Anglum to account manager and Kit Neville to manager of computer graphics. Elsewhere, Barry Townsend named senior designer, Stephanie Kaphlings media analyst, and Daun Allen traffic manager.

Danielle Tergis named account executive at Thomas & Perkins Advertising, Denver, CO. Also, Harvey Sipel named interactive production manager and Melissa McKinley assistant account executive-promotions.

Brian McConnell named creative director for Atlanta-based Gem Group’s Minneapolis office. Elsewhere, Shari Bell named account director, Sharon Walsh and Lea Sorenson account executives, Kathleen Scott production specialist, Suzanne Brill art director, and Kristen Keenan account executive for the agency’s Chicago office.

Envision, Los Angeles, named Kathy Carter vp of its newly opened New York City office.

Chicago-based ShureBerger, Inc. named Karen Davis account executive.

Edward Keenan named evp at Snap Marketing, New York City. Elsewhere, Richard Greene named director-business development, Ed Deloreto national event marketing director, and Andrew Rockman director of logistics.

CFM Direct, Chicago, named Bill Cochran art director, Tristan Espiritu senior copywriter, and Miranda Witkowski copywriter.

Keith Jespersen named chairman and Thomas Harrison promoted to president and ceo at Russ Ried Co., Pasadena, CA.

Frankel, Chicago, named Kerry Huffman vp-director of new business for the agency’s San Francisco office. Elsewhere, Brad Back named vp-director of business development and Stephen Bullock svp-director of planning.

RPMC, Los Angeles, named Randy Penn vp-business development. She will be based out of the agency’s newly opened New York City office.

Jeannie Goldstein promoted to vp-sports marketing at Frankel, Chicago. Elsewhere, Nicola Camp named account director for the agency’s Convergence121 division.

New York City-based Kang & Lee Advertising promoted Cynthia Park to executive vp-client services and managing partner. Also, Saul Gitlin promoted to executive vp-strategic services/new business and Yuri Makarov to vp-creative services.

CRN International, Hamden, CT, named Carolyn Stack national accounts manager.

Beth Flintoft named account executive at Shureberger, Inc., Chicago.

Nicole Hayes named account executive at Walsh Public Relations, Westport, CT.

The Marketing Store Worldwide, Oak Brook, IL, announced the departure of executive vp-managing director Kevin Astle. A long-time participant in the Association of Promotion Marketing Agencies Worldwide, Stamford, CT, Astle is considering future options.

Shanon Aycock and Chad Johnson named new media directors at MindReactor, a division of Nashville-based Gish, Sherwood & Friends.

Campbell Mithun, Minneapolis, named Rich Rizzardi, Carmen Thiede, and Lori Yeager vice presidents.

Whippany, NJ-based Brushfire, Inc. named Eileen Brangan account supervisor, Debra McCleary controller, Michele DiGiosaffatte assistant account director, and Lydia Coriano administrative assistant.

Brain Sawyer named senior account executive at 360 Group, San Rafael, CA. Elsewhere, Patricia Baiyor named analytic consultant.

Simon Worldwide (formerly Cyrk, Inc.) announced that co-ceo Allan Brown would assume all ceo responsibilities following the resignation of co-ceo (and Cyrk co-founder) Patrick Brady. Also resigning were cfo Dominic Mammola and executive vp Ted Axelrod.

Aspen Marketing Group, Los Angeles, named Thomas Breslin president and ceo to replace Neal Vitale, who resigned in April. Breslin had been chief operating officer.

Coactivity.com, a division of CoActive Marketing Group, Cincinnati, named Doug Williams senior software designer, Jennifer Faz interactive producer, Jim Keller interactive designer, Hans Wald senior software engineer, and Greg Wineman Web developer.

Momentum, St. Louis, named Deno Syrios president of its Atlanta and Cincinnati offices.

Heather Anderson promoted to director of sales promotion at BDS Marketing, Irvine, CA.

ThompsonMurray, Fayetteville, AR, named Cameron Clement associate creative director.

Adamson, Inc., St. Louis, named Dave Gutting vp-advertising account supervisor, Robbin List print and project manager, Barb Montanye senior art director, Cherie Burroughs and Kevin King copywriters, and Jo McDonald administrative assistant.

Tom Kettler named creative director at Einson Freeman, Paramus, NJ. Also, Don Williams named creative director at the agency’s Chicago office.

Laura Davis promoted to management supervisor at 360 Group, San Rafael, CA. Also, Amy Farrell named senior account supervisor and Cyndi Colzani studio artist.

Southfield, MI-based Mars Advertising named April Aftanas strategic business manager, Jessica Bentley legal liaison, Marybelle Phan, Marina Reyna, Mary Ronan, and Kristin Wesolek account executives, Patrick Robbins marketing associate, and Brittney Yuille assistant marketing associate.

Judy Williams named director of human resources marketing at August Associates, Inc., Wheaton, IL.

Russ Reid Co., Pasadena, CA, promoted Duke Smith to vp of its Canadian office.

Jenny Lee Arnold named director of traffic at Gish Sherwood & Friends, Nashville. Elsewhere, Jane Fuentes-DeFerbrache named p.r. account executive.

Marketing Images, Waukesha, WI, named Sandra Wysocki director of marketing. She will be responsible for marketing support for existing clients.

DVC Group, Morristown, NJ, named Liane Dobson vp-account supervisor for its DVC ActiveCare division. Elsewhere, Joanna Sanchez and Robyn Caputo named account executives, John Finnerty financial analyst, Michael Pittard senior interactive director, and Elaine Fraim promoted to director of administration.

Michelle Berg named vp at Velocity Sports & Entertainment, Westport, CT.

Gary Warech named vp-business development for sponsorship consulting firm The Exordium Group, Cupertino, CA.

Wilton, CT-based Brann Worldwide named Ray Rosebaum chief strategic officer of the company’s Dallas office, Brann Forbes. Elsewhere, Ken Shearer named executive vp-general manager of Richmond, VA-based Brann Data.

Malone Advertising, Akron, OH, named Fred Siegel director of marketing and Greg Bukosky associate creative director.

CMI, East Rutherford, NJ, named Mark Kirby managing director. He will oversee the consulting practice.

Elizabeth Gold named director of event design and production at GMR Marketing, New Berlin, WI.

Euro RSCG Worldwide, New York City, named Iain Ferguson ceo of its global marketing services group.

Upshot, Chicago, named Lawrence Deutsch executive vp to head up business development and experiential marketing initiatives. Deutsch had been senior vp-business development at Impiric.

DVCi Technologies, Morristown, NJ, named Frank Wang senior software engineer, Michael Pittard senior interactive developer, and Nimesh Panchal software engineer.

Frankel, Chicago, promoted Eric Rosenthal to svp-account director, Jeannie Goldstein to vp-director of sports marketing, Ken Hicks to vp-account director, Mary Puls to svp-account director, and Joel Biales to vp-director of finance/West Coast.

Momentum North America, St. Louis, named Tony Besasie svp-account director for its Milwaukee office.

Mike Ernst promoted to vp-group media director at Gish, Sherwood & Friends, Nashville, TN.

Trip Wheeler named new business developer at GMR Marketing, New Berlin, WI. He will be based out of GMR’s Charlotte, NC, office.

Sonya Schroeder named senior strategic planner for children’s marketing agency The Geppetto Group, New York City.

Velocity Sports & Entertainment, Westport, CT, named Shalagh Blanck associate to support the agency’s meeting planning team and assist with its hospitality functions.

Greenwich, CT-based Clarion Marketing and Communications named Chris Kiernan vp.

Los Angeles-based sports and entertainment marketing agency Envision named Paul Sewell vp-music and entertainment.

The Marketing Store Worldwide, Westmont, IL, named Tom Valdiserri senior vp-director of client services. Elsewhere, John Federico named vp-chief financial officer, Scott Small vp-creative director, and Curt Schultz production director.

Kristen Gioffre promoted to managing director-client services at Tuxis Promotion Group, Westport, CT. Elsewhere, Kimberly Johnson named account manager for the Kahlúa business, Matt Tallman associate merchandising specialist, Georgette Simso associate production manager, and Mike Allen director of business development.

Zish Molbegott named senior vp at Centra Marketing and Communications, Westbury, NY.

Jennifer Perucca promoted to account executive on the Kellogg’s team at Brigandi & Associates, Chicago.

TuckerKnapp Integrated Marketing Communications, Schaumburg, IL, promoted David Lorenzo to vp-Internet solutions and client services.

Anita Frazier named executive director at the Roger Richman Agency, Beverly Hills, CA.

David Finkel named president and ceo of Wilton, CT-based Brann Worldwide.

Lloyd Harris named production coordinator for DVC Group, Morristown, NJ. Elsewhere, James Visco named production manager, Lisa Schenkel production supervisor, Rob Adams senior art director, Jaime Perez senior account associate, Allison Faro strategic services coordinator, Michael Ruggiero senior account associate, Julia Berik business development specialist, Michael Kalfus account supervisor, and Maria Fernandez junior financial coordinator.

Mastermind Marketing, Atlanta, named Jennifer Ingram account executive and Katie Riddle and Michelle Trought account coordinators.

Marketing communications agency Impressions, Roslyn Heights, NY, named Leonard Bacharach vp-account supervisor.

Promotions.com, New York City, named Elijah Reyen chief technology officer.

Colle+McVoy, Minneapolis, promoted Cathy Leaf to senior account executive, Chris Peters to art buyer, Elizabeth Pickerill to print production manager, and Caroline Crowell to assistant planner/buyer. Elsewhere, Jennifer Gove named account manager and Jodi Schmidtgoesling planner and buyer.

Target Marketing & Promotions, Boston, named Luis Brum travel and incentives manager.

Good Stuff Marketing, Manchester, NH, named Karen Baker sales coordinator. Also, Stefanie O’Connor named national account manager, Chris Beijar promoted to project director-new business and Daren Wrisley to regional account assistant manager.

Flair Communications, Chicago, named Linda Saindon senior account director, Bob Fitzgerald account director, and Mary Ann Josh vp-managing director of the San Francisco office.

BDS Marketing, Irvine, CA, promoted Ken Kress to chief operating officer.

EastWest Creative, New York City, named Sarah O’Leary vp-strategic development.

PriceWeber Marketing Communications, Louisville, KY, promoted Marta Garcia to associate creative director, Joe Gilson to senior account executive, and Mike Reinhardt to multimedia developer. Also, Susan Hovekamp named human relations specialist, Greg Petrites senior programmer/developer, and Chris Freeman and Hill Harcourt computer designers.

Denise Arsenault joined Southport, CT-based Creative Alliance/AIM as art director.

J. Nile Hight named national accounts manager at The Regan Group, Los Angeles.

DraftWorldwide, Chicago, named Lawrence Gold senior vp-promotion creative director, Valerie Taylor executive director-European region, Robert Waibel senior vp-account-specific marketing, Ben DiSanti senior vp-strategic planning, Stephen Waller vp-corporate treasurer, and Kevin Johnson vp-corporate controller. At DraftWorldwide New York, Robert Harrison named vp-international account director.

Quentin Monte joined Devon Direct Euro RSCG, Philadelphia, as media director.

Amy Myers named director of account planning at Colle & McVoy, Inc., Minneapolis.

Michael Adams joined Virgo Advertising, Fairfield, NJ, as vp-creative director.

Adamson, St. Louis, promoted Susie Penn to creative director of corporate communications.

Boston-based R+D Advertising/Marketing hired Lou Bortone as director of marketing and client development.

Integrated Marketing Works, Irvine, CA, named Liz Wilkins account supervisor.

Edward Taylor and W. M. Donovan Hiemenz named partners at Red Rock Communications, Inc., St. Louis.

Wolf Group Buffalo, a division of the Wolf Group, New York City, promoted Rebecca Farbo to president and Jane Stanek to chief operating officer.

Maria Guerra named account supervisor at Target Marketing and Promotions, Boston.

Hill and Knowlton, New York City, tapped Paul McDade as director of its worldwide health and pharmaceutical practice.

St. Louis-based Kupper Parker Communications named Kelly Maier executive vp for the newly formed KPC Development Group.

Amy Buschbacher named regional manager for the new San Francisco office of The Stephenson Group, Califon, NJ.

Bethesda, MD-based Frost Miller Group named Bob James managing director.

Mars Advertising, Southfield, MI, named Mark Jacobs chief administrative officer, Scott McCallum vp-strategic marketing, Thomas Sleep creative business manager, Christine Ernst and Aaron Lobliner strategic business managers, Nancy Mincovsky art director, Colleen Kelley account supervisor, Jake Berry account executive, Kerri Champine junior copywriter, Kristen Minke assistant account executive, Kate Toma account coordinator, Brittney Yuille assistant marketing associate, and Melanie Mifsud receptionist. Also, Alissa Hayes added to the staff at the agency’s Bentonville, AR, office.

Lynne LeBarron and Art Irvine named senior vps at Catalyst Marketing International, Fairfield, CT.

Tammy Steele joined 360 Group, San Rafael, CA, as new business account executive. Elsewhere, Jocelyn Satin hired as account coordinator.

Shureberger, Inc., Chicago, named Elizabeth Doran account executive.

Clear Channel Communications, Inc., Chicago, named Alan Weintraub group director of marketing development for Clear Results, a marketing division created from the former Chancellor Marketing Group.

Brett McCall joined Mowalla Music and Sports, Inc., Chicago, as director of business development.

Centra Marketing and Communications LLC, Westbury, NY, named Michele China senior vp-strategic business development.

Ginger Wilding joined Louisville, KY-based PriceWeber Marketing Communications, Inc. as p.r. specialist. Elsewhere, Brooke Skinner hired as associate account planner and Brad Mercer as account coordinator.

Keller Crescent Co., Evansville, IN, promoted Greg Meunier to assistant account executive.

Einson Freeman, Inc., Paramus, NJ, hired Lewis Goldstein as account director in Chicago.

Indianapolis-based CRE tapped Mark Gause as ceo. Also, Jeff Donnell named chief marketing officer and Juri Tults chief operating officer.

DraftWorldwide, Chicago, named Kathleen Myalls senior vp, Nancy Welsh Dreilich corporate human resources manager, Joe Karceski vp-director of finance, and Laurel Maddox vp-account director. Elsewhere, Dasher Lowe promoted to executive vp-managing director, Janet Platcow and Debbie Solari to vp-account directors, Janet Barker and Dave Musiel to senior vp-creative directors, Phil Brizzolara to senior vp-group creative director, Joseph Popa to vp-senior art director, Kathy Bucaro-Zobens to senior vp-agency director, Rene Cudahy to executive vp-executive production director, Leslie Sutton to vp-project services director, Daniel Crane to vp-director of data technology services, and Daniel Korpolinski to vp-director of database marketing. In the New York City office, Jackie Anderson promoted to executive vp-director of broadcast/production, Beth Gregory to executive vp-cfo, Wendy Harrington and Andrew Zuckert to senior vp-account directors, Laura Lippman to vp-producer, Eddie Safdieh to vp-management supervisor, Stacey Van Wickler to vp-associate creative director, and Richard Whitney to senior vp-director of database services.

Boston, MA-based Woolf Associates, Inc. named Kelly Carper senior manager. Also, Paula Goldfarb hired as account coordinator and Marissa Stawasz as events coordinator.

Target Marketing & Promotions, Boston, promoted Ayelet Rosenfeld to senior account manager. Elsewhere, Chris Ragognetti promoted to account supervisor, Kathy Kolek to account manager, and Louisa Cross and Kelly Curtin to assistant account managers. Also at the agency, Jay Eurglunes hired as account coordinator for the On Premise Solutions division.

Harold Mann named senior vp at Cincinnati-based Freedman, Gibson & White, Inc.’s Street Smarts division. Also, James McKenna and Kevin Wolfe named copywriters/producers and Rick Carter interactive design manager.

Bradley Daves joined Hill & Knowlton, New York City, as senior managing director and group head of the New York marketing communications division.

R+D Advertising, Boston, MA, named Greg Robertson creative director, John Murphy senior art director, Julie Banks production and traffic director, Ryan King multimedia art director, and Jackie Halford account executive.

Former Fox Consumer Products promotion executive Katie Chin joined The L.A. Office, Los Angeles, as senior vp-entertainment partnerships.

Marketing Support, Inc., Chicago, named Jeff Ades vp-account services, Chisholm Weinman senior art director, Scott Bish copy director, Keith Solomon account manager, and Regan Souders account coordinator. Elsewhere, Amy Silverman promoted to account manager.

360 Group, San Rafael, CA, named Laura Davis senior account supervisor and Kristen Moeller account executive for the agency’s strategic services division.

Impiric, Irvine, CA, promoted Ed Collins to executive vp, Lincoln Mercury; Allan Finehirsh to executive vp-director of events and promotions; and Cecilia Gorman to associate director of production. Elsewhere, Y&R Advertising promoted Mark Turner to brand team leader and Brad Johnson to vp-senior account director for the Lincoln Mercury account.

Deborah Konowitz joined Princeton, NJ-based Hollyrock/Miller as account executive.

Michelle des Lauriers promoted to director, FAC Services group at Chicago-based Frankel. Elsewhere, Barry Powell named vp-general counsel to serve as in-house legal counsel for the agency and its affiliates.

Source Marketing, Westport, CT, hired Laurie Martino as event marketing manager. Also, Rebecca Russell named radio marketing manager and Sonja Tilki account director.

Chicago, IL-based ShureBerger, Inc. hired Anne Peoples as account executive.

Equity Marketing, Inc., Los Angeles, hired former Simon Marketing executive Alan
Perper as senior vp-managing director of new business development. He will oversee new-client acquisition efforts and assist in the expansion of marketing programs for existing accounts.

Adamson, Inc., St. Louis, named Judy Kliethermes director of event marketing and John Osthus account supervisor in the p.r. division.

Randi Nathanson-Berger and Sharyn O’Mara appointed senior vice presidents at Centra Marketing and Communications LLC, Westbury, NY. Elsewhere, Laura Quinn named account executive.

Mary Jane Swenarton joined Morristown, NJ-based DVC Group, Inc. as creative specialist. At DVC Worldwide, John Wozniak tapped as chief financial officer; at DVC Communications, Connie Rizzo named traffic supervisor, Susan Dyer assistant account executive, and Molly Roess promoted to assistant account executive for multi-channel marketing; at DVC ActiveCare, Linda Joan Lipp hired as senior copywriter and Jennifer Schrott as senior account executive; at DVC Communications-Minneapolis, Pamela Kay Caselius named account supervisor, Alicia Larson group assistant, and Donna Parano promoted to vp-management supervisor.

Don Rutz joined UniCom Marketing Group, Chicago, as senior vp. Elsewhere, Megan Lally hired as account supervisor and Marcy Goss media buyer.

Melanie Pelligrino joined Dallas, TX-based TLP, Inc. as account director.

Annie Barbee promoted to vp-marketing at Patrick Henry Creative Promotions, Inc., Stafford, TX. Elsewhere, Julia Austin Church named art director, Nephele Papadopolous marketing director, Myer Ellison director of operations, and Joyce Varughese added to the p.r. team.

FEBRUARY 2001 DraftWorldwide, Chicago, named Joni Simms vp-director on the Equal account, Denise D’Agostino vp-director on the Merck-Medco account, and Robert Elmer vp-management supervisor. Also at the agency, Jerry Rajendram named to replaced the retired Sennett Tzinberg as managing director of the Malaysian office, and Graham Fordyce named regional creative director in Singapore.

Chip Hoyt promoted to senior vice president-co-marketing at DVC Group, Inc., Morristown, NJ. Elsewhere, Lisa Fritts promoted to vp-management supervisor and Rebecca Gardner promoted to senior copywriter at DVC Communications, Linda Ciccarelli and John Grunstein named vp-account supervisors at DVC ActiveCare, Carol Devries named production manager and Lisa Weinheimer assistant account executive.

Sara Silfvast named vice president at BDS Marketing, Irvine, CA.

The Marketing Store Worldwide, Westmont, IL, named Victor Jones vice president to lead a new push into multicultural marketing. His first responsibility will be to direct the shop’s work as African-American promotional agency of record for McDonald’s.

David Siflinger named chief operating officer at WPP Group’s Einson Freeman, Paramus, NJ.

Michael Harris appointed president of the Boston office for Marketing Drive/USA, Wilton, CT.

Colle & McVoy, Minneapolis, named David Whitman creative director, Jon Montgomery associate creative director, Mary Fuller senior copywriter, Ed Bennet director of graphic and interactive design, Barb Brown senior copywriter-direct marketing, and Mark Yechout interactive designer.

Alfred Osborne, Jr., named to the board of directors at Equity Marketing, Los Angeles.

Chicago-based Frankel’s Irvine, CA, office promoted Erin Kociela to senior vp-executive creative director. Elsewhere, Lee Dixon named vp-account director, Skip Foppert vp-creative director, Chris Nelson creative director, and Julie Robertson vp-group creative director in the San Francisco office; Paul Hydzik named senior vp-director of creative resources, Allison Musgrave vp-director of account services, Jim Polowy vp-group creative director, and Liz Sant vp-training and organizational development in Chicago.

CPR Communications, Teterboro, NJ, named Jeffrey Jacomowitz high-tech senior account executive. Also, Molly Jahncke named senior copywriter. GMR Marketing, New Berlin, WI, promoted John Boler, Greg Busch, Jack Connelly, and Karen Peltier to vp-client services, Lori Schweiger to vp-business development, and Dan Kieliszewski to vp-mobile marketing. Also, Jill Gregory named vp-client services in the San Francisco office.

Melody Leeds named senior vp with the marketing team at New York City-based Ogilvy Public Relations.

Westport, CT-based Vogt/Wein named Lisa Goldstein vp-director of account services.

FEBRUARY 2001 Christopher Fraleigh, PepsiCo’s marketing chief since 1989, was tapped as the new executive director of marketing at Detroit-based General Motors. The post puts him in charge of GM’s corporate marketing and advertising activities, as well as the company’s credit-card program.

Campbell Soup Co., Camden, NJ, named Douglas Conant president and ceo. Most recently president of Nabisco Foods Co., he succeeds interim ceo David Johnson, who has been running the company since Dale Morrison resigned last March.

Burger King, Miami, named Jim Joy regional vice president for Northeastern U.S. operations.

Universal Studios Home Video, Universal City, CA, named Tami Page vp-retail marketing. The post puts her in charge of promotion development, execution, and partnerships. Elsewhere, Mark Dauw named vp-sales planning and business development.

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Santa Monica, CA, hired former New Line Cinema promotion vp Mary Goss Robino as senior vp-worldwide promotions.

Sharon Markowitz Bennett promoted to senior vp-licensing at Saban Consumer Products, Los Angeles. She will oversee all licensing matters.

Sony Pictures, Culver City, CA, named Al Ovadia executive vp, putting him in charge of film and television licensing.

Universal Pictures, Universal City, CA, promoted marketing president Marc Shmuger to vice chairman and studio president Rick Finkelstein to chief operating officer.

RadioShack, Fort Worth, TX, promoted David Edmondson to president and chief operating officer. Edmondson joined the company in 1994 as vice president of marketing. Elsewhere, Barry King appointed vp-creative for the retail division.

Grand American Road Racing, Daytona Beach, FL, named Greg Otte director of marketing.

Herb Rose named director of marketing for home appliances at Ridgefield Park, NJ-based Samsung Electronics America, Inc.

New York-based ImageID hired Marc Birnbaum as vp-product marketing.

Nickelodeon, New York City, promoted senior vp Taran Swan to executive vice president.

USA Network, New York City, hired Sarah Beatty as senior vp-marketing. She will oversee consumer and trade marketing.

NOVEMBER 2000 DVC Group, Morristown, NJ, promoted Stephanie Murrin to senior executive vp-chief creative officer, William Donlin to executive vp-chief marketing officer, and Chris Hanson to account supervisor at DVC Communications. Elsewhere, Dawn Davis named financial coordinator, Beverly Scaramozzino vp-account supervisor of DVC Communications, Sara Kuehl Minneapolis branch office account coordinator, Suresh John manager of eSolutions consulting, and Ed Hurley chief technology officer at DVCi Technologies. Also, James Suzansky promoted to president of DVCi Technologies to replace the departed Paul Ivans.

Stewart Pearson named president of Impiric EMEA, London. He will lead implementation of the agency’s new business strategy in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.

Katy Freeman joined Geile-Rexford Creative Associates, St. Louis, MO, as account executive.

RPMC, Los Angeles, promoted Donna Graves to senior vp-integrated marketing, Jane Marguiles to senior vp of the Eastern sales office, Kae Erickson to vp-promotion service, and Carin Koeppel to senior director-business development.

Brann Worldwide, Chicago, promoted Laura Thornton to executive vp-general manager at BrannRMG, Richmond, VA, and Dave Braun to executive vp-general manager at the BrannBlau office in Chicago.

Loretta Cox promoted to vp-account services at Target Marketing & Promotions, Boston. Elsewhere, Lindsey Shuford named account manager.

DraftWorldwide, Chicago, named Robert Fechtmann executive vp and chief financial officer of DraftWorldGroup. Elsewhere, Sandy Moltz, Larry White, Ellen Miller, Tina Manikas, and Nancy Leibig promoted to senior executive vp-agency director positions; Michael Buczkowski named senior vp-group account director, Jennifer Bergmann director of human resources, and Christina DeChaud vp-manager of worldwide marketing/resource services.

Frankel Brand Environments, Chicago, named Barb Fabing vp-group design director and Meredith Belafsky designer.

Jim Ochu joined Robinson & Maites, Chicago, as vp-account director.

The Regan Group, Los Angeles, named Marvin Baida vp-sales to handle quality control for the agency’s promotional sales and merchandising efforts.

DraftWorldwide, Chicago, promoted Steven Saura to vp-account director.

Kevin Flagg appointed account director at Marketing Drive USA, Wilton, CT. He had been director of trade planning and new business development at Remington Products, Bridgeport, CT.

Bob Santos named vp-strategic planning at Johnson Grossfield, Minneapolis.

NOVEMBER 2000 Jordan Sollitto appointed chief marketing officer for the Warner Bros. Online and Entertaindom units in Glendale, CA. Elsewhere, Gary Simon named senior vp-business and legal affairs at Warner Bros. Consumer Products, Burbank, CA.

Michael Riley named vp-marketing and Paige Brown director of marketing at Sony Pictures Consumer Products, Culver City, CA. Both Riley and Brown are former executives at toy maker Mattel, Inc.

Steve Milo tapped as president of Marvel New Media at Marvel Enterprises, New York City.

Peggy Panosh named vp-marketing and communication at Westwood One, New York City.

Hilary Hoffman promoted to vp-brand marketing at Universal Studios Home Video, Universal City, CA. Elsewhere, Randy Malinoff named vp-Internet marketing and Jamie Sykes vp-national promotions.

Gerard Aquilina named global head of sales and marketing for the international private client group at Merrill Lynch, New York City.

Anne-Marie Grey joined UNICEF, New York City, as vp-development and marketing for the U.S. fund.

Ian Rowden named executive vp-global advertising at Callaway Golf, Carlsbad, CA.

Kevin Gordon named director of partnership marketing and promotions at Showtime Networks, New York City. Elsewhere, Frank Pintauro named senior vp-senior creative director of creative services and programming and Dan Bragg named senior vp-senior creative director at Red Group, the company’s in-house agency.

Christine Coffelt joined Saban Consumer Products, Los Angeles, as director of licensing, apparel, and accessories. Her responsibilities include the Digimon and Power Rangers properties, as well as upcoming launches Los Luchadores, W.I.Z.A.R.D.S., and Angela Anaconda.

Allied Domecq Spirits & Wine N.A., Westport, CT, named Neil Guller director of field marketing for Equity Brands USA’s Eastern division.

Insyde Software, Westborough, MA, named Ian Cross vp-marketing.

SEPTEMBER 2000 Brigandi & Associates, Chicago, named Todd Cameron account manager on the ViaLink business-to-business account, Amy Bernal art director on the Kellogg’s account, and Jennifer Perucca assistant account executive on the Kellogg’s account.

Beth Rooney appointed account supervisor at Einson Freeman, Inc., Paramus, NJ.

Clarion Marketing & Communications, Greenwich, CT, named Tom Hanlon vp-management supervisor to oversee the Pfizer Relpax account and Joanne Wallenstein vp-account supervisor to handle work for Bristol-Myers Squibb’s Zerit brand. Also at the agency, Debbie Brooks promoted to vp-account supervisor for Pfizer, Heather Rothman to senior account executive on the Cadillac account, and Leslie Nisco senior account executive on the Kellogg’s account.

SAI Marketing, Huntingdon Valley, PA, promoted Tisha Wester to account supervisor to handle event marketing for such clients as Seagram Americas.

InterOne Marketing Group, Troy, MI, promoted Kenneth Szopo to senior production manager. Formerly called Ross Roy Communications, InterOne is a unit of BBDO Worldwide.

Kristen Gioffre named managing director for the Kahlua account at Tuxis Group, Westport, CT. Elsewhere at the agency, Mike Allen named account director, Cynthia Davis senior account manager, Dan Eveleigh program manager, Laura Olivieri print production coordinator, and Martin Castagna art director.

CoActive Marketing Group’s Cincinnati office named Amanda McMonigle senior designer, Kathy O’Hara quality control specialist, Mara Cakan interactive designer, Christina Wald senior designer, Narayana Reddy Yeluru software engineer, Matt White account manager, Nabanita Chatterjee software engineer, Jerry Wiese creative director, and Carolyn Bushbacher production manager.

DraftWorldwide promoted Perry Miele to president of the international group. He had been co-chairman of DraftWorldwide Canada. At the agency’s Chicago office, Alan Gajewski named vp-account director, Janina Wimune vp-broadcast director, Lynne Bartos executive vp-director of strategic planning and research, Greg Chadwell executive vp-managing director, and Thyra DeCicco vp-account director. Also, John Kierig named vp-associate creative director, Nancy Leibig executive vp-media group director, Ilene Lubell vp-account director, Doug McIntosh senior vp-group account director, John Minnec executive vp-new business; Michelle Morgan vp-production designer, Julian Morris vp-director of information systems; Pam Morris vp-account director, Lisa Penelton vp-analytical services, Leslie Rabin vp-group director of strategic planning and research, Steven Saura account director, and Denise School vp-director of administrative services.

In DraftWorldwide’s New York office, Dave Ganassi promoted to vp-associate creative director, Wendy Harrington to vp-account director, Sid Meltzer to vp-associate creative director, Lori Pescherine to senior vp-director of office services, Thor Peterson to vp-controller, Rachael Silver to senior vp-creative director, and Andy Zuckert to vp-account director.

RPMC, Los Angeles, named Russell Lyon vp-travel operations, Liz Owens senior director of groups and incentives, and Patricia Supriana senior director of groups and events.

Keith McCracken named executive vice president and general manager for the Minneapolis office of Dugan Valva Contess, Morristown, NJ (see story on page 83). Also at the agency, Joseph Epner named senior vp-business development.

Brad Esty named president of Alcone U.S. operations at Alcone Marketing Group, Irvine, CA.

Steve Greifer named president of PS Promotions, Inc., Chicago. Founder Paul Stanley remains creative director, and heads up a new PS Properties business.

Frankel & Co., Chicago, named four new vice presidents: Susie Geffen and Erin Kociela as vp-group creative directors, Kim Lloyd vp-account director, and Scott Small vp-creative director.

John Kocis named strategic planner, director of client services at TLP, Inc., Wilton, CT.

David Perry named director of account services at The Marketing Continuum, Dallas.

Mark Kapsky and Kathleen Riker named group account directors at Einson Freeman, Inc., Paramus, NJ. Also at the agency, Greg Cuccinello named account director for Einson Display.

John Harris named group account director for interactive database services at Integer Denver, The Integer Group. Also at the Integer Group, Cheryl Sturgon named account director.

Tom Cook named chief financial officer of Wunderman Cato Johnson Chicago and WCJ Toronto.

Jeremy Mutschler, a former vp with Don Jagoda Associates, Melville, NY, has formed Promotion Associates, Inc., East Northport, NY, where he is president.

Thomas McCann named to head Phoenix Promotions, a new Stamford, CT-based full service agency and a division of Phoenix Display, West Deptford, NJ.

Jim Cadwell named account supervisor in the promotions division at DDB Needham, Los Angeles.

Elise Wilfinger named vp at Ryan Partnership’s Ryan Direct, Westport, CT.

Sharon Wagner named managing director for direct response at Gage Marketing Support Services’ consumer fulfillment unit, Minneapolis.

Doug Fitz Gibbons and Amie Wilkening named account supervisors at Highway One, San Francisco.

Brad Epstein named creative director at i-traffic, New York City.

Jim Beatty named creative director at Integrated Marketing Solutions, Chicago.

Liz Brohan named to head Express Lane, a direct response and promotional marketing division of Lighton Colman, Inc., Chicago.

Cindy Williams named vendor development coordinator at Cyrk, Inc., Gloucester, MA.

Mitchell Kurz, recently retired from Young & Rubicam, Inc., was elected to the board of directors at Equity Marketing, Inc., Los Angeles.

Mike Wilhelm named account manager heading the new Atlanta office of The Waylon Co., St. Louis, MO.

Parmalat’s North American Bakery Division, Toronto, named The Glennon Co., St. Louis, as a consultant for its new products line.

Gevalia Kaffe, the Tarrytown, NY-based mail order coffee and tea business of Kraft Foods, named Ryan Partnership’s Ryan Direct, Westport, CT, as its member retention marketing agency.

TLP, Inc., Dallas, gained field marketing duties and spot media assignments with 40 additional Pizza Hut franchise co-ops.

GHI Marketing, a Katonah, NY-based division of the Amplaco Group, Inc., signed a licensing pact with Countdown Entertainment, New York City, to sell licensed Times Square 2000 merchandise.

Toysmart.com, Waltham, MA, tapped Boston-based Snyder Communication subsidiary Arnold Communications to develop an integrated marketing program.

Bob Howards named president at Alliance Marketing Group, Fairfield, CT. Also at the agency, Jane Fichtenkort named to lead a new Mobile Marketing Group, and Dewey Warren and Alicia Wehmeyer named account executives for the group. Also, Alice Ely and Cameron Hutchins named vice presidents and Doug Pendergist account supervisor.

Karen Koslow named president of J. Brown/ Promotion, a new division of J.Brown/ LMC Group in Stamford, CT. Also at the agency, Debra Keating named manager, new business communications, and Andrew Pinto and Kelly McAllen named account executives.

David Swope named senior art director at Highway One, San Francisco. Julie Colbrese and Shireen Moore named executive vps at Davidson Marketing, Chicago. Also at the agency, Ted Hoagland named vp-director of operations.

Stephen Kenety named vp-account advisor and Mathew Cundari vp-finance & facilities at Dugan Valva Contess, Morristown, NJ.

Lynne Bartos named senior vp-president, strategic planning and research and Naomi Keller vp-group account director at DraftWorldwide, Chicago. Also at the agency, Gus Kostakis named senior vp-managing director, John Minnec and Alicia Ziegler senior vp-associate managing directors, and Greg Chadwell, Laura Janssen, Len Schwartz, and Sheryl Rosol senior vp-group account directors. Also, Iris Alday named senior vp-creative and production operations, and Gary Cochrane named senior vp-creative director.

Donna Auld named account executive at Geile-Rexford Creative Associates, St. Louis.

Mike O’Leary and Felicia Rich named to head a new SJI Events division at SJI Inc., St. Louis.

Troy Ellen Dixon and Linda Wells named vps at Ryan Partnership’s Ryan Direct, Westport, CT.

Liz Brohan named to head Express Lane, a direct response and promotional marketing division of Lighton Colman, Inc., Chicago.

Matthew Schiller named creative director at Age Wave Impact, Emeryville, CA.

Carl Nichols named president at Einson Freeman, Inc., Paramus, NJ.

Neal Vitale named president and chief executive officer at Aspen Marketing Group, Evergreen, CO. Neil Cannon becomes chairman of the board.

Michael Barnett named senior vp-national sales at Chancellor Media Corp.’s Chancellor Marketing Group, New York City.

Jordan Bochanis named concept director at TLP, Wilton, CT. Also at the agency, Jonathan Ressler named strategic planner/director of client services and Bruce Angus strategic planner/director of client services for the Pepsi- Cola International business.

Pamela Evans named president of SJI, Inc. and SJI Fulfillment, Inc. in St. Louis. Agency founder Mark Shevitz moves from president to ceo of both companies, a position that was vacant. Maurice Parisien named general manager at SJI Fulfillment.

Rodney Mason named vp-general manager for the new Chicago office of St. Louis-based The Zipatoni Co.

Maria Tubay named creative director on the Kraft account at Davidson Marketing, Inc., Chicago. Also at the agency, Darci Rosenblum named senior account executive on the Microsoft account.

Terry Wilson named executive vp-managing director at DraftWorldwide, Chicago.

Mike Boykin named vp-sports marketing at GMR Marketing, Milwaukee.

Steven Weiss named executive creative director-integrated marketing solutions at Cyrk, Inc., Gloucester, MA.

Helen McCabe named account supervisor at GWP, Bridgewater, NJ.

Steven Silver named executive vp-business development at Wunderman Cato Johnson Worldwide and president of management consulting unit Capital Consulting & Research, Chicago. Also at the agency, Ron Zhiss named vp-director of business strategy.

Brad Epstein named creative director at i-traffic, New York City.

Patrick Ambrosia named production manager at Dugan Valva Contess, Morristown, NJ. Also at the agency, Deana Van Doren and Leah Stevens named assistant account executives, and Jennifer Nielsen and Kimberly Filler named group assistants.

Rob Cowles named senior account executive at Highway One, San Francisco, Also at the agency, Traci Ford-Psaila named account executive.

Denise May named manager-travel services and incentives in the travel division of Don Jagoda Associates, Melville, NY. Also at the agency, Janine Cali named business development specialist, Lisa Drago systems PC specialist, Susan Clancy and Kimberly Goldklang account executives, and Michelle Chlystun, Kim Kalachik, and Leslie Dreizen assistant account executives.

Liz Brohan named to head Express Lane, a direct response and promotional marketing division of Lighton Colman, Inc., Chicago.

Bob Howards named president at Alliance Marketing Group, Fairfield, CT. Elsewhere at the agency, Jane Fichtenkort named to lead a new Mobile Marketing Group, and Dewey Warren and Alicia Wehmeyer named account executives for the group. Also, Alice Ely and Cameron Hutchins named vps and Doug Pendergist account supervisor.

Debra Keating named manager-new business communications at J. Brown/ LMC Group, Stamford, CT.

Matthew Schiller named creative director at Age Wave Impact, Emeryville, CA.

The Sherry Group, Parsippany, NJ, added Bite Golf to its client list for public relations and sports marketing.

Frankfurt Balkind, New York City, tapped as agency of record for consumer and trade marketing by LendingTree, Inc., Charlotte, NC.

Six Flags Darien Lake named Mitchell DeTine & Neiler, Buffalo, to provide marketing, public relations, and advertising.

PSP Sports Marketing, New York City, retained for promotions by the Thompson division of Sherwin-Williams for Beck’s Beer, Kraft’s DiGiorno Pizza, and Century 21 Real Estate.

Cable & Wireless Global Card Services, Vienna, VA, named exclusive licensee for the City of Las Vegas prepaid calling card.

Howard Schacter named senior vp-director of corporate communications at DraftWorldwide, Chicago. Also at the agency, Geoffrey Kehoe named senior vp-integrated marketing communications for the Sprint PCS account.

Lisa Butler named vp-business development at Frankel, Chicago. Also at the agency, Andre Cohen named vp-group creative director in the San Francisco office, Steve Cotten vp-account director, Benjamin DiSanti vp-strategic planning and research, and Gretchen Effler vp-group creative director.

Neal Spector named vp-associate creative director at Creative Domain, Los Angeles. Spector had been creative director for FCB’s Universal Studios Hollywood account.

Mary Wuertz-von Holt named management supervisor at J. Brown/LMC Group’s San Francisco office. In the agency’s Chicago office, Elana Seidler named production business manager and Kassandra Porteous manager of computer layout and design.

Diane Galante named vp-worldwide premium services at Alcone Marketing Group, Irvine, CA. At the agency’s Darien, CT office, Peter Heymann named vp-group account director, Laura Follo vp-group creative director, Heather Menard senior account executive, and Julie Lumazza account executive. Also, Andy Harmon named account director for the Dallas office.

Al Erdelen named president of Gage Travel, Inc., a unit of Gage Marketing Group, Minneapolis.

Mindy Wasserman named director of client management at The Promotion Group, New York. Also, Sheri Westfal named director of tactical management, Nora Alonso promotion administrator, and Shara Kimmel controller. At the agency’s The Alliance Group, Rachael Klein named vp-client and program management, and Jeanine Ullman and Lisa Bitter account managers.

Laura Leinweber named public relations director and Jeff Sapan promotions director at Kirshenbaum Bond & Partners, New York.

Mark Wollney named group account director at Brand Dialogue, the interactive marketing unit of Wunderman Cato Johnson and Young & Rubicam. Also at the unit’s Chicago office, Paul Marran named creative director, Steve Klink senior interactive designer, Ed Tucker senior interactive media manager, and Holly Yeager project manager.

Tiffany Anderson named promotion coordinator at J. Brown/LMC Group, Stamford. Also at the agency, Dana Lamb named senior account executive, solutions marketing division.

Barbara LaChant named vp at Don Jagoda Associates, Melville, NY. Also at the agency, Craig Moser, Shelby Jones and Suzanne Gulbransen named account directors, Walter Malskis director of information technology, Andrew Gusman controller and Betsy Fox assistant account executive.

Steven Dapper left Rapp Collins Worldwide, New York, where he was chairman and ceo. Edward McNally, president and chief operations officer, took on day-to-day duties and the search for a replacement.

Steve Jarvis named vp business development at GMR Marketing, New Berlin, WI.

Lisa Aznaran named senior vp account director at Frankel & Co., Chicago. Also at the agency, Robert Balick named senior vp Frankel Packaged, overseeing creative for the Packaged Group; Jim Lucas senior vp strategic planning and research department; Holly Shulman senior vp group creative director, and Donna Tracy senior vp Frankel Direct.

Nancy Leibig named senior vp media director at DraftWorldwide, Chicago.

Olivia Scott named entertainment marketing specialist at Davidson Marketing, Inc., Chicago. Also at the agency, Colleen DeVos named senior account executive, Robyn Hall director of strategic planning, Audra Langford account supervisor, and Angela Gibson research manager.

Linda Robak named vp account director at GWP, Inc., Bridgewater, NJ.

Michael Lysko named senior director of consulting at Corporate Marketing Associates, Dallas. Also at the event marketing and licensing company, Phillip Worth named director of public relations and Jill Danieli director of consulting.

Dawn Roemer named account supervisor, promotions group, at Cramer-Krasselt, Milwaukee. Also at the agency, Wendy Foughty named account supervisor.

George Lange named senior vp and head of the new Seattle office at PS Promotions, Inc., Chicago.

Steve Myers named media supervisor and Mark Leach marketing analyst at Miller Huber Relationship Marketing, San Francisco.

Jeffrey Pope named account supervisor and Jana Ireland account executive in the pr department at Adamson, St. Louis.

Lynne Cullinan named chief operations officer and director of human resources at The Cullinan Group, Minneapolis. Also at the agency, Sheryl Wodill named chief financial officer and Lisa Proctor associate creative director for environmental initiatives.

Wunderman Cato Johnson’s Chicago and Miami offices named agency of record for Ericsson Mobile Phones’ channel marketing. Also, WCJ, Chicago, named agency of record for integrated marketing by United Airlines Cargo, Chicago.

Centra Marketing & Communications, Westbury, NY, named agency of record for Auto Body Expresss Foods, New Mexico, owned by Fred Imus.

Ram Design Group, Oakland, CA, named agency of record for consumer promotion programs, trade materials, and print ads for all brands by Cable Car Eyewear, Holister, CA.

Adamson, St. Louis, gained assignments from Marsh Company, Ralston Foods, and Solutia, Inc.

Bronner Slosberg Humphrey, Boston, named direct marketing agency of record by U.S. Satellite Broadcasting, St. Paul, MN.

The Yellowstone Group, Irvington, NY, tapped by The Advertising Council, New York, for various assignments, including design and production of its annual report, and film and radio packaging for the “Watts on Your Mind?” energy conservation campaign.

Cybersmith, Inc., New York, named Pisarkiewicz Mazur & Co., New York, for branding, advertising, and visual merchandising.

The Zipatoni Company, St. Louis, named agency of record by Bacardi-Martini USA, Miami, for the Bacardi Rum brands.

Rockett, Burkhead, Lewis & Winslow, Raleigh, NC, named to handle advertising and marketing communications services for Quintiles Transnational Corp., Raleigh, and Greenville Hospital System, Greenville, NC.

Ken Bostrom and Tony Tomassini named creative directors at Davidson Marketing, Inc., Chicago. Also at the agency, Kelly Arquette named account supervisor, Michelle Lavin named assistant account executive, Scott Dorman and Barry Vucsko named senior copywriters, and Steve DeLorez named copywriter.

Rex Smith named president of Frankel’s Detroit office, and a senior vp of the Chicago-based agency. Ray Damiano named president at Frankel’s Southern California office and a Frankel senior vp. Rick Bollinger named president of the San Francisco office. Also at the agency, Scott Mallwitz named group design director at Frankel Retail Design Group.

Mark Lenss named chief executive officer at McCracken Brooks, Minneapolis. Also at the agency, David Strandberg named chief creative officer.

Vince Weiner named senior vice president, director of client services at J. Brown/LMC Group, Stamford, CT. Also at the agency, Rosemary O’Brien named account supervisor, and Elizabeth Macy account executive.

Steve Bach and Julie Swain named vice presidents at Cramer-Krasselt, Chicago. They remain account supervisors.

John Eccleston named partner and assistant general manager, Greenwich office, at Earle Palmer Brown, Greenwich, CT. Also at the agency, Deborah Burns and Jim Hanrahan named vice presidents, Rick Leonard named vice president, Marc Schwartz, Carrie Wilcox, and Kristin Stanley named account executives, and Janella Baanante assistant account executive.

Jill Marino named senior vice president, group creative director of the marketing/ promotion agency division at Marketing Corporation of America, Westport, CT.

Christie Bell named art director at Malone Advertising, Akron, OH. Also at the agency, Nicole Mussulin named copy writer and Brendan Firem graphic artist.

Colle & McVoy Marketing Communications, Minneapolis, named marketing communications agency of record for Norton Motors International, Inc., Minneapolis.

The Synergy Group named to provide promotion planning services for Lea & Perrins Worcester Sauce, Steak Sauce, and 5 Minute Marinade brands.

Earle Palmer Brown, Greenwich, CT, is providing marketing and communication services for Drake Beam Morin, Champion International, Beepwear (a joint venture of Timex and Motorola), and Retail Target Marketing Systems.

Miller Business Communications, Exton, PA, has been retained by MedSurg Industries, Herndon, VA, to create and execute its market positioning strategy.

Redmond, WA-based Eddie Bauer has tapped Alcone Marketing Group as its promotional marketing partner.

Goodwick Associates, Newtown, CT, has been retained by BIC Corp., Milford, CT, to promote its office product lines to retailers.

M. Young Communications named by Richtree, Inc., Toronto, to oversee marketing for the opening next spring of its Mvvenpick Marche European-style marketplace in New York.

Matthew Armstrong named senior vp, director of business development at the Marketing Corporation of America, Westport, CT. Also at the agency, Joseph Sequenzia named senior vp, creative director.

Jim Polowy named group creative director of store/international/retail for the McDonald’s account at Frankel & Co., Chicago.

Paul Counsell will retire in February as chairman and ceo of Cramer-Krasselt, Milwaukee. He will retain the chairman’s title until then. Peter Krivkovich, president and coo, will take over the ceo title during the next eight months. Paul Bentley was named executive vp, general manager in the Milwaukee office, where Counsell has been general manager. Also at the agency, John Melamed named senior vp, director of account services, Karyn Soergel named vp, promotions, and Neil Casey named executive vp, executive creative director.

Marcia Polas named account supervisor at Malone Advertising, Akron, OH. Also at the advertising and promotion agency, Tami Jones named account executive, Kevin Higgins, account coordinator, Scott Brubach, graphic designer.

Scott Neumann named executive creative director at the Wilton, CT, office of TLP, Dallas.

Moira Grafft named vp, director of corporate affairs, at DraftWorldwide, Chicago. Also at the agency, Alan Steele named executive vp, director of database marketing.

Claire Tarnacki named art director at J. Brown & Associates, Chicago.

Robert Albertson named vp, group creative director, at Wunderman Cato Johnson, Chicago. Also at the agency, Alan Blose named vp, group creative director, Cathy Verhulst named associate creative director, Angela Paris named senior art director, and Colleen Manning named assistant account director.

Steve Kohut named vp account services at GWP, Inc., Bridgewater, NJ.

Louis Perlaky named vp account director at iCatcher, the promotions division of Wyse Advertising, Cleveland. Also at the agency, Maria Bardossy named associate creative director.

Renee Heitman named account supervisor at Davidson Marketing, Inc., Chicago. Also at the agency, Cathy Schilling named associate creative director, and Lori Lorenzen, senior account executive, is promoted to the Campbell Soup Co. account.

CadmusCom, Richmond, VA, tapped as agency of record by Office Furniture USA, Inc., Birmingham, AL.

Blue Chip Marketing Group, Stamford, CT, retained by Stamford-based CBS Cable, owner of the CMT and TNN networks, to develop marketing to reach executives at country music record label companies.

Bethesda, MD-based Snyder Communications, Inc., has had its advertising agency subsidiary Arnold Communications, Inc., Boston, tapped for integrated brand marketing services by International Launch Services, San Diego. The company is jointly owned by Lockheed Martin and two Russian companies, Khrunichev Space Center and Energia.

Lori Leiva named vp account director at Frankel & Co., Chicago. Also at the agency, Jon Ford named account director at Frankel Direct, and Jay Gaylen named creative director in Frankel’s southern California office, Orange, CA.

Jennifer Shockley named senior art director at Miller/Huber Relationship Marketing, San Francisco.

Cindy Heitsman named president at New Day Communications, South Norwalk, CT. Also at the agency, David Gioffre named account director.

Shelly Allio named account executive at Malone Advertising, an Akron, OH, advertising and promotions firm. Also at the agency, Doreen Masella named copywriter, Barbara Boso, project manager, and Andrew Sunderland, graphic artist.

Michael Parkes named executive vp at Thomson-Leeds, Inc., New York.

Glenn Allen Martin named technology support specialist at J. Brown/LMC Group, Stamford, CT. Also at the agency, Shawn Scianna named account coordinator and Jonathan Bauchner junior account executive. Susan Kavett named vp management supervisor at Dugan Valva Contess, Morristown, NJ. Also at the agency, Laura Bauchwitz and Gregg Gerstman named senior account executives, and Nina Segovia named field marketing manager. Also at the agency, Winston Young and Melanie Decker named senior art directors, Andrea Stump Kertz, account supervisor, Elizabeth Cantwell, financial analyst, John Dawes, traffic manager, and Jeff Dionne, production manager.

Chris Lacroix named director, business development, in the Los Angeles office of Davidson Marketing, Inc., Chicago.

Traci Cox named account executive at SJI, Inc., St. Louis. Also at the agency, Brad Alderson named designer, and Nancy Krug, traffic manager.

Alex DesChenes named director of marketing analysis at Miller/Huber Relationship Marketing, San Francisco. Also at the agency, Carol Sattler named media strategist.

Barry Strauber named traffic manager at Wolf Group, Rochester, NY.

McCracken Brooks, Minneapolis, named exclusive worldwide licensing agent for The Wilderness Society, Washington, DC.

Wunderman Cato Johnson, Chicago, named by Jim Beam Brands Co., Deerfield, IL, for promotion and merchandising of its DeKuyper brand.

DraftWorldwide, Chicago, named by Avis Rent A Car, Inc., Chicago, as agency of record for loyalty/relationship marketing.

Pittard Sullivan, Los Angeles, retained by Fox Kids Network for marketing services.

Goodwick Associates, Newtown, CT, tapped by IKON Technology Services, Bloomfield, CT, for marketing services.

Blue Chip Marketing, Stamford, CT, named to provide marketing services by Hanley-Wood Custom Publishing, Minneapolis.

The Gable Group, San Diego, named by the Internet Council of Registrars, Geneva, Switzerland, to develop public and media relations. Also the company was tapped by the American Library Association for marketing services.

Kelly Michener Advertising, Marketing, and Public Relations, Lancaster, PA, named to handle Bell & Evans Chicken, Farmer Pride, Inc., Fredericksburg, PA, and Dutch Gold Honey, Lancaster, PA.

Altus Group, Philadelphia, tapped to handle the Prove It! Online product by Know It All, Inc., Center City, PA.

Qwest Communications International, Inc., Denver, named to provide multimedia and voice services to Cox Enterprises Inc., Atlanta.