HCK2 Partners Announces New Team Members

Online, June 20, 2012 (Newswire.com) - HCK2 Partners(HCK2), a Dallas-based, award-winning, integrated marketing communications agency, today announced the addition of four new hires to its creative, interactive and public relations teams due to the agency's strong first quarter growth.

"As the agency continues to expand its client base, we are excited to welcome gifted new team members," said Heather Capps, president and CEO of HCK2. "In the first quarter alone, HCK2 added 13 new clients, some seeking services from multiple departments. We are thrilled our recent growth has allowed us to welcome new team members, and they have already gone above and beyond to meet and exceed client expectations."

New Hires:

• Virginia Boutwell joins the agency as a creative services account executive. Her previous work includes The Marketing Arm, where she served as account coordinator. Boutwell received a bachelor's degree in journalism and strategic communication from the University of Missouri-Columbia.

• Carolann Bonner will serve as graphic designer. Most recently, Bonner was a graphic designer for the University of North Texas. Bonner holds a bachelor's degree in interdisciplinary art and design from the University of North Texas.

• Meredith Lockhart will serve as account coordinator. Prior to HCK2, Lockhart worked as an account executive for TimePiece PR & Marketing. She received a bachelor's degree in public relations from Murray State University.

• Nina Lopez joins the agency as account coordinator. Lopez previously served as an intern for the agency. She received her bachelor's degree in advertising and marketing management at Northwood University.

About HCK2 Partners
HCK2 Partners (HCK2) is a Dallas-based full-service integrated marketing communications agency. Ranked among the top five public relations agencies in North Texas by the Dallas Business Journal, HCK2 communications programs keep clients close to customers and ahead of the competition with comprehensive media relations campaigns; creative multimedia marketing; and innovative interactive solutions. Founded in 1998, HCK2 has developed marketing communications expertise in growth industries including: construction, direct sales, energy, finance, healthcare, retail, technology and telecommunications. More information is available online atwww.hck2.com.

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