Simantel Expands its Creative Team
April 2010 — Simantel is pleased to announce the addition of two new employees: Josh Butler and Jake Hamann.
Josh Butler, a 2009 graduate of Bradley University, has been hired as a designer to support Simantel’s creative department. Josh comes to Simantel with experience in web and print design. He has held positions with Station Clothing Co., Turner Center for Entrepreneurship, RAW Consulting, and Ross Creative + Strategy.
Jake Hamann comes to Simantel from COUNTRY Financial. After attending Illinois State University, Jake gained experience in creative design and consulting with companies such as Caterpillar Inc. and ChoicePoint Precision Marketing. In his new role as Art Director, he will support Simantel’s growing creative department and help support development and execution of client campaigns.
"Simantel is always on the look-out for creative talent," said Kevin McConaghy, Simantel Principal. "Josh and Jake have just the kind of experience that we were seeking for the Designer and Art Director positions."
Simantel is a marketing and communications firm with services including brand strategy, business communications, advertising and promotion, and training/organizational development. Located on Peoria’s riverfront, the firm has been in business since 1981 and focuses on helping clients build momentum through better communication.
