THG Announces 2025 Promotions
The Herald Group is thrilled to announce the well-deserved promotions of five of our outstanding team members. Their dedication, leadership, and exceptional talent exemplify the hard work and creativity that drive our firm’s success.
Please join us in congratulating the following individuals on their promotions:
Ansley Bradwell, promoted to Senior Director
Cameron Smith, promoted to Senior Director
Wyatt Hamilton, promoted to Senior Associate
Sallie Sorenson, promoted to Senior Associate
Lily Reckford, promoted to Senior Associate
We are thrilled to see them and the rest of The Herald Group team continue to grow in their roles within the firm and in service to our clients.
As The Herald Group celebrates its 20th year in service to our clients, we remain steadfast in our commitment to professional development and career growth among our team so that they can achieve success here and beyond. Many of our staff started their journeys with us as interns or associates and have grown into leadership roles, rising to director and VP positions over the years. This is of great credit to many mentors and peers who have passed down their expertise.
All of us here at The Herald Group are looking forward to a remarkable year in 2025!
Other Firm Updates
In celebration of The Herald Group’s 20th anniversary, we look back with pride at our strong track record of success. Our firm’s ability to compete and win in the halls of government has delivered critical policy victories for our clients—and our nation.
The Herald Group announced the appointment of Chuck Burgess as the firm’s EU-based Strategic Advisor. In this new position, Burgess will help THG clients pursue business opportunities and navigate policy and communications challenges on both sides of the Atlantic.
The Herald Group announced that Katie Wright has joined the firm as part of its leadership team and to head its growing energy practice. In this position, Wright will leverage her broad executive-level expertise in communications and public affairs to lead professional services teams across client accounts and help to further build out the firm’s federal, state, and international engagements.
We are thrilled to welcome Becky Boles as our new Chief Client Services Officer. An industry veteran, Becky’s expertise in both managing client campaigns and leading professional development programs will be instrumental to our firm as we continue to grow.
It's been a season of recognition for THG’s digital team and it’s no wonder why! Our team of digital professionals at The Herald Group continues to innovate and grow, drawing acknowledgement from industry experts. We’re excited to congratulate them for their recent awards!
We are thrilled to announce that Senior Vice President Ashley Pratte Oates has been named a Mentor of the Year by PR News' People of the Year Awards. This honor recognizes extraordinary leaders who guide and motivate those around them. Ashley’s mentorship has had a profound impact on all of the staff at The Herald Group, and we are so lucky to have her on our team.
Today The Herald Group announced Bill Bertles has joined the firm as partner on its executive team. He will lead the firm’s business development efforts. Bertles comes to The Herald Group following a 25-year tenure growing a public affairs firm into a global communications agency.
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