HR Department

Oliver Russell Hires New Account Director
Brand marketing agency Oliver Russell has hired Mike Caplan as account director for the agency's Hewlett-Packard account. Caplan joins Oliver Russell from Portland-based marketing communications firm CMD. He has extensive experience in direct mail marketing, testing, and web analytics with past clients such as Cisco, Red Hat, and Dell. Caplan hails originally from Boston, Massachusetts.

Magneto Promotes Casey
Magneto Brand Advertising has promoted Shannon Casey to Account Executive. Shannon will be responsible for developing and maintaining client relationships while managing a variety of projects for clients, including Western Rivers Conservancy. She will report to Mike Terry, Account Director, and assist him in his role of new business development and account management.

Hallock Modey Announces Departure of Barbara Modey; Firm Rechristened Hallock Agency
Jacklyn L. (Jackie) Hallock, president and creative director of 38-year-old agency Hallock Modey Advertising and Public Relations, has announced the resignation of Barbara Modey, principal and director of client services, effective Jan. 20. Family circumstances have prompted Modey to relocate to Seattle, where she will join marketing agency Purdie Rogers. Upon Modey's departure, the firm will do business as Hallock Agency Advertising and Public Relations, with Public Relations Co-Director Nancy Puglia and Design Director Kathryn Wright serving in the client services capacity as the agency restructures. Says Hallock, "I want to thank Barb for her vision, service and friendship. We wish her and her family the very best."