The Fort Worth-based Hondo Group is expanding its capabilities in marketing communications. Hondo now has a new account executive, a new junior designer and a new production and traffic manager. The company says it’s eager to put the fresh perspectives from these three new hires to use.
“We are very excited to bring in these three talented new employees,” said Lynn Balinas, president of The Hondo Group. “We look forward to expanding our account service and creative departments with a diverse team that will offer new perspectives to our clients and prospects.”
Cara Blackwell will serve as production and traffic manager for The Hondo Group. Prior to joining the company, Blackwell has served for more than 15 years in the advertising industry in Texas and California, working on accounts including Microsoft, Cingular, Sony, Kraft and Sears in various production management roles. Blackwell is an active volunteer with the Humane Society and graduated from Southern Methodist University with a B.F.A. in Advertising.
Ashley Woodward joins The Hondo Group as an account executive. Woodward will be assisting with account service and public relations activities for Wyffels Hybrids and Badger Veterinary Hospital. Prior to joining the agency, she served as an intern at Remington Hybrid Seed Company. She recently completed her term as National President of Agricultural Communicators of Tomorrow and holds a B.S. in Agricultural Communication from Purdue University.
Tina Hong will serve as a junior graphic designer for The Hondo Group. Hong specializes in brand identity, publication design and corporate identity packages. Hong previously served as a graphic designer for D. Anderson & Company, a local pharmaceutical company, and was a graphic design intern for Oregon State University’s Conference Services. Hong is an active member of the American Institute of Graphic Arts and earned a B.F.A. in Graphic Design from Oregon State University.
The Hondo Group is dedicated to providing clients with strategic branding processes and procedures, and new products and technologies. The agency represents clients in a variety of areas including: commercial real estate, agriculture, western lifestyle and professional services. As a full service agency, The Hondo Group helps clients close the marketing loop between great products and satisfied consumers.