AgencyEA Promotes from Within

CHICAGO, June 29, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- AgencyEA, a leading Chicago-based brand experience agency, announced today two internal promotions within its leadership team. Hunter Haas was promoted from Account Director to Group Account Director, and Kelley Gripp was named Director of Strategic Initiatives.

"AgencyEA thrives because of the talent and dedication of its people," said Fergus Rooney, CEO. "As an organization, we are fortunate to promote from within, as the longevity of our employees' tenure benefits both our internal culture and our clients."

During his nearly eight years with agencyEA, Haas has built award-winning experiential campaigns for clients such as Target, Hilton, Northwestern Medicine, Ameriprise Financial, McDonald's and Huron Consulting. As Group Account Director, he will focus on the strategic, organic growth of EA's client portfolio, team leadership and management, as well as cross-departmental processes and efficiencies. 

"Hunter's strategic capabilities, innate creativity, leadership skills and outstanding record in client development make him an invaluable asset to the agency and to our clients," said Susan Gooding, VP of Client Services.  

Also within the agency's leadership team, Kelley Gripp was promoted to Director of Strategic Initiatives. In this role, Gripp will focus on advancing EA's sustainability and employee experience through technical consulting, project management, operational improvements, business transformation and process improvement training.

"Kelley's analytical and communication skills along with her cross-departmental experience makes her an ideal candidate for this position," said Gabrielle Martinez, Managing Partner. "We are excited for the impact she will deliver as she continues to support the agency's vision and goals."

Since joining agencyEA in 2013, Gripp has implemented key reporting and communication tools, defined new processes and played a significant role in agencyEA's strategic planning and development.

About agencyEAAgencyEA (agencyEA.com) is a brand experience agency, specializing in event and experiential marketing. EA connects brands with their target audiences through live experiences, digital engagement and traditional marketing. Founded in 1999 as Event Architects, agencyEA has worked with esteemed clients such as Hilton Worldwide, Intuit, Target, Boeing, Google and the Obama Administration.

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