Washington, D.C. - Gibraltar Associates (GA), one of the fastest-growing communications firms in the U.S., today announced that Kelley McCormick has joined the firm as partner and chief operating officer. She will focus on growing the agency, managing clients and assisting in agency operations.

Kelley comes to GA after nearly nine years at Qorvis Communications, where she most recently served as a partner. Her areas of expertise include consumer marketing, corporate affairs and reputation management. Some of her previous clients include Beam Global Spirits & Wine, Feld Entertainment, Scientific American, Bloomberg Businessweek, GQ and World TeamTennis’ Washington Kastles. She has also provided counsel to a number of non-profit organizations including YouthAIDS, Creative Coalition and Earth Conservation Corps.

“We are delighted to have Kelley join the team,” said Eric Bovim, GA’s CEO and co-founder. "With nearly 20 years of agency experience, she is a true agency veteran who knows how to take GA to the next level. With Kelley on board, we are poised to exceed our plans for aggressive growth in corporate communications and consumer marketing.”

Previously, Kelley managed campaigns at Weber Shandwick/Powell Tate for nearly nine years, including a number of award-winning programs for the Eastman Kodak Company. Prior to Weber Shandwick/Powell Tate, Kelley worked at Ketchum Public Relations, where she provided media relations for Wendy’s, Lederle-Praxis, Coca-Cola Company, Mobil Oil Corporation, Dow Chemical Company and others. Kelley graduated from the University of Maryland with a B.A. in journalism.

“I am thrilled to join the GA team. It is a fresh, nimble agency that is entering into a period of intense growth and success,” said McCormick. “I look forward to applying all that I have learned in my 20 years of agency life and putting it towards the continued success of GA.”

“GA is built on a solid foundation of creativity, results-driven success and high levels of client service. Client retention is our business model. We only hire the best and our clients expect the best from us,” said Thomas J. Pernice, GA’s chairman and co-founder. “You can expect to hear more from GA in the coming months as we accelerate our growth strategy.”

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GA is one of the country’s emerging public relations agencies, representing some of the world’s best-known companies and brands. We practice 21st-century PR by fusing old and new media strategies into breakthrough campaigns for clients.

Since its founding in 2007, GA has grown quickly to become one of the country’s leading PR agencies. GA has offices in Washington and Los Angeles, as well as partner affiliates in Europe and South America. For more information, please visit us at: www.Gibraltar-llc.com, follow us on Twitter at @GibraltarAssoc or call us at 202-534-1700.