Press Release: hfa Continues to Strengthen Its Account Service Team

PRESS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Hitchcock Fleming & Associates Inc.
Jack DeLeo, CEO/Chairman
330.376.2111, Ext. 6906

Nick Betro, President/Chief Creative Officer
330.376.2111, Ext. 6913

Katie Greenwald, Assistant Account Manager
kgreenwald@teamhfa.com
330.376.2111, Ext. 6926

hfa Continues to Strengthen Its Account Service Team

AKRON, Ohio (April 14, 2010) – hfa (Hitchcock Fleming & Associates Inc.), a full-service marketing communications firm located in Akron, Ohio, recently strengthened its highly respected account service team by promoting two account service associates and hiring two others.

Jaime Brannan has been promoted to senior account manager.  In her previous position at hfa, Brannan managed the day-to-day operations of The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company account, as well as the business-to-business and business-to-consumer marketing efforts for Goodyear’s new product launches.  As senior account manager, Brannan will continue to utilize her skills of developing strategic marketing campaigns.

Brannan holds a master’s degree in public relations from the University of Akron.  She resides in Cuyahoga Falls with her husband and their dog.  She is a member of the Cleveland and Akron Chapters of Public Relations Society of America.

Matthew Lint has been promoted to account manager.  In his new position at hfa, Lint utilizes his excellent communication and project management skills to oversee Goodyear regional retail advertising.  As an assistant account manager, Lint supervised cooperative retail advertising campaigns serving Goodyear company-owned and independently operated locations in more than 15 markets.

Lint graduated from Kent State University with a degree in journalism.  He resides in Cuyahoga Falls with his wife, daughter and cat.  

Enrique Espinetti joins hfa as an assistant account manager, handling day-to-day account management for Dunlop Tires.  He uses the experience he gained while working at Brokaw Inc. to build stronger brands through team execution and strategy.

Originally from Okinawa, Japan, Espinetti now resides in Cleveland.  He graduated from Kent State University with a degree in photo illustration and advertising.  In his free time, he enjoys traveling, soccer, photography and going to concerts.

Dave Baugh joins hfa as an account coordinator.  In his new position, Baugh is responsible for collaborating with client teams to execute marketing plans and activities, as well as assisting with day-to-day project management and development.  He brings to hfa a strong ability to coordinate and work collectively with all departments.

Baugh graduated from The Ohio State University with a bachelor of business administration specializing in marketing.  He resides in Akron and enjoys music, reading, Cleveland sports, playing golf and exercising.

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HIGH-RES (300 DPI) VISUALS
To view and download high-res visuals (300 dpi) of Jaime Brannan, Matthew Lint, Enrique Espinetti and Dave Baugh, please go to http://www.teamhfa.com/pr/brannanlintespinettibaugh.

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About hfa
hfa (Hitchcock Fleming & Associates Inc.) is a full-service marketing communications agency specializing in retail, consumer, industrial, government, building products and business-to-business clients.  hfa was established in 1940.  Among its clients are The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, one of the world’s largest tire companies; Carter Lumber and its more than 200 stores; Tremco, North America’s premier provider of comprehensive facility management solutions; KraftMaid, one of the nation’s largest cabinetry manufacturers; Choice Hotels International, one of the largest and most successful lodging companies in the world; LIQUID NAILS® Adhesive, one of the most recognized brands of adhesives, caulks and sealants; Glidden, a brand that’s been defining the consumer paint market since its introduction of the first latex paint; Akron General, one of the leading healthcare systems in and around Akron, Ohio; and the City of Akron, Ohio.  hfa’s expertise encompasses branding, research, strategic planning, public relations and media.  Whether working in print, broadcast or Web formats, hfa cuts through communications clutter to make a client’s message resonate.  To learn more, please visit www.teamhfa.com or http://connect.teamhfa.com/. 

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