Simantel Adds Nine New Employees
March 2011—Simantel Group, Ltd., is pleased to announce the addition of several new employees, including nine new team members who will support the Account Service, Creative Service and Operations departments.
Simantel has been fortunate to continue growing despite the economic downturn, at a time when many businesses chose to pull back marketing activities.
“We always encourage our clients to continue promoting a strong image, even during a downturn, as it’s a prime opportunity to gain ground,” said Susie Ketterer, company Principal and Owner. “We’ve been so fortunate to continue adding new team members this year, and we feel the amount of experience and diversity they bring to our agency will certainly be an asset to our organization and our clients as we move forward.”
Account Service
To accommodate an increased number of clients and projects, Simantel has added four Account Service employees:
Jessica Auer, Account Manager, comes to Simantel from Midstate College, where she served as Director of Enrollment.
Abbie Parker Folken, Account Coordinator, previously served as Multimedia Coordinator at Hoerr Nursery.
Katie Smith, Account Coordinator, joins Simantel from InPro Corporation in Milwaukee, where she supported various marketing activities.
Matthew Hymel, Account Coordinator, previously worked at Switchfast Technologies on search engine optimization and link building.
Creative Service
New clients lead to greater design needs, and Simantel has added four Creative Service employees:
Shawn Prokes, Art Director, previously led photography projects, print and web design at DLA Creative.
Jessica Ashburn, Designer, brings experience as a freelance Art Director. She has worked with clients such as Buffalo Wild Wings and The Children’s Leukemia Foundation of Michigan.
Ryan Hoevenaar, Designer, recently graduated from Bradley University.
Sara Forester, Intern, is currently a senior at Bradley University. Sara will graduate in May 2011 with a degree in graphic design. Sara previously worked in marketing at State Farm Insurance.
Operations
The operations department has experienced increased workflow, and adding staff allows Simantel to continue working efficiently:
Chrissie Niedens, Operations Assistant, comes from Greater Peoria Mass Transit District, where she managed the accounts payable process. Niedens has been hired to support overall financial and operating procedures.
About Simantel
Based on Peoria’s riverfront, Simantel is a full-service marketing communications firm, offering brand strategy, business communications, advertising and promotion, and training and development services. The company serves regional, national and international clients in the agriculture, education, energy, finance/insurance, healthcare, manufacturing, mining, not-for-profit and transportation industries.
In 2004, the Peoria Area Chamber of Commerce recognized Simantel as the Small Business of the Year, a distinction given to companies with longevity, continued growth, outstanding business leadership and community involvement.
