Harte-Hanks Promote Three to EVP Level

Harte-Hanks Inc. has promoted Dean Blythe, Kathy Calta and Gary Skidmore to executive vice president. Both Calta and Skidmore work in the company’s direct marketing services operations. Blythe is the company’s CFO.

In her new position, Calta serves as head of the company’s U.S.-based direct marketing operations. She will continue to manage the company’s Database Marketing Services group. Skidmore leads the company’s international DM activities, as well as manages software. He is also responsible for Direct Marketing corporate development, human resources and marketing.

All three had previously been senior vice presidents. With their promotions, the San Antonio, TX-based firm now has four executive vice presidents: The three join Pete Gorman, who in addition to holding the EVP title since September 2005 is president and CEO of Harte-Hanks Shoppers