Ellen Stubbs was promoted to senior account executive. Stubbs started with New West in June 2006 and has considerable experience in public relations, corporate communications, advertising, and special events. Currently, Stubbs’ accounts include state clients such as Kentucky State Police, the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development and Brightside, Louisville’s anti-litter agency.

Stubbs has a background in the non-profit sector, working for nearly three years as the marketing manager at Bridgepointe Services and Goodwill Industries where she managed marketing and public relations for three human services divisions as well as development programs and all retail services for 11 regional Goodwill Stores.

Mary Walter Yandell was promoted to art director. Yandell started with New West in 1995 and has worked for a number of clients including San Diego International Airport, Louisville International Airport, Women 4 Women, The Community Foundation of Louisville and Gallatin Steel, as well as a Southern California fire prevention program. Previously, Yandell worked at the University of Louisville.

“Ellen and Mary have been exceptional employees of New West,” said Becky Simpson, New West CEO. “Both bring a great amount of talent to our clients, and we’re proud to see them advance in the agency.”