New Leaders, New Goals
Planning begins for the 2019-2020 IABC Greater Cincinnati Chapter season.
The IABC | Greater Cincinnati chapter board welcomed a new president and new board members over the summer, and also began working on exciting plans for expanding and energizing our local presence.
Leadership Roles
Jackiedra Wilson, Senior Marketing Manager at Messer Construction Co., is the chapter’s new president. She’s been a member of IABC since 2013 and previously served as the chairperson for the March 2019 event, Challenge Accepted!, which celebrated creative communications solutions in Greater Cincinnati.
“IABC gives me the opportunity to keep learning throughout my career and meet new people at local, regional and national events (which usually has members from around the world also in attendance),” Jackiedra said. She’s looking forward to helping make sure communications continues to bring value to businesses and organizations.
In addition, Connie Feick, Senior Manager of Communications at EyeMed Vision Care, is now the Vice President of Communications for the chapter. Connie has served on the Communications Committee for the past two years, managing the website and chapter newsletter.
Teresa Zumwald becomes the Immediate Past President.
Continuing their roles on the board are:
- Jessica Canterbury, Social Media Manager, Communications Specialist, Children’s Hospital Medical Center
- Kari E. McLean, PR Manager, independent consultant
- Joe Bobbey, Senior Board Member, Senior Solutions Consultant at TiER1 Performance Solutions
- Pat Frey, Senior Board Member, retired from Children’s Hospital Medical Center
- Joy Lovejoy, Senior Board Member, retired
New to the board in open member positions are three local professionals:
- Sara Jackson, Executive Director of Internal Comms Pro
- Jeremiah McWilliams, Director of Employee Communications at North Highland
- Lisa Moloney, Communications Manager at OPW
Look for more information about your new board members soon, along with details about 2019 – 2020 programming. Email Jackiedra if you’re interested in serving in a leadership role in our chapter or if you have any questions.