Rapp Collins Names Gary VonKennel Chairman/CEO

Gary VonKennel has been tapped to be chairman and CEO of Rapp Collins Worldwide, effective immediately. He replaces Malcolm Speed, who had previously stated his desire to retire after five years.

VonKennel had been chairman of Tracy Lock Partnership of Dallas, and president and CEO of U.S. Marketing & Promotions of Torrance, CA. Both companies are part of parent firm Omnicom Group Inc.’s Diversified Agency Services, as is Rapp Collins.