03/02/17

Padilla Announces Agency Promotions

MINNEAPOLIS (March 2, 2017) – Padilla today announced employee promotions across several of its industry and functional groups. The agency considers candidates for promotion semiannually. These nine individuals were recognized for their contributions at Padilla and FoodMinds, a division of Padilla.

New York

Danielle Pesce was promoted from account supervisor to director in Padilla’s Food + Beverage Practice.

Minneapolis

Tim Nelson was promoted from senior account executive to account supervisor in Padilla’s Technology Practice.

Katie Priebe was promoted from account executive to senior account executive in Padilla’s Crisis/Critical Issues and Media Relations Practice.

Shalee Hanson was promoted from marketing and business development coordinator to marketing operations/social media specialist for Padilla’s Business Development and Agency Marketing Group.

Chicago

Cassie Verdi, R.D., was promoted from senior account executive to account supervisor for FoodMinds, a division of Padilla.

Moira Allison, M.B.A., R.D., was promoted from assistant account executive to account executive for FoodMinds, a division of Padilla.

Laura Campbell, R.D., was promoted from assistant account executive to account executive for FoodMinds, a division of Padilla.

Richmond

Blake Mirzayan was promoted from assistant account executive to account executive in Padilla’s Corporate Practice.

Washington D.C.

Melissa Mowery was promoted from assistant account executive to account executive in Padilla’s Consumer Practice.

About Padilla
PadillaCRT is a top 10 independent public relations and communications company. Its 240 employee owners use insightful strategies to help clients develop purposeful connections with the people who are important to their success. The company’s 360-degree approach leverages research, brand strategy, advertising, design, digital, social, mobile, media relations, events and crisis management expertise to build corporate and product brands with customers, investors, employees and communities. Brand consultancy Joe Smith and market research firm SMS Research Advisors are integral parts of PadillaCRT. FoodMinds, an award-winning food and nutrition communications and consulting company, is a wholly owned division of PadillaCRT. Clients include 3M, Barnes & Noble Education, BASF, Bayer, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota, GE, Hass Avocado Board, Land O’Lakes, Mayo Clinic, Prosciutto di Parma, Rockwell Automation, U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council, the Virginia Lottery, Welch’s and Xcel Energy. PadillaCRT is a founding member of The Worldcom Public Relations Group, a partnership of 143 independently owned partner offices in 115 cities on six continents. Make a connection at PadillaCo.com.

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