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Mueller Communications, Inc. Announces Promotions of James Madlom, Darcie Hartford and Tim McMurtry, II

Milwaukee - Mueller Communications, Inc. (MCI) announced today that James Madlom has been promoted to the position of Account Supervisor. Darcie Hartford and Tim McMurtry, II have been promoted to Account Executives.

Mr. Madlom was promoted from Senior Account Executive to Account Supervisor. In his new role, Mr. Madlom will be responsible for the management of a variety of client teams by implementing community relations and public affairs strategies, public awareness campaigns and marketing communications plans.

At Mueller Communications, Mr. Madlom has led client teams that have successfully secured public financing for major Milwaukee redevelopment projects, protected corporate reputations during high-profile litigation, supported labor negotiation strategies and achieved record enrollments for a virtual school in several states.

“James is a remarkable public relations practitioner,” President of Mueller Communications, H. Carl Mueller said. “He is an asset to the company and his accomplishments are reflected by the satisfaction of our clients.”

As Account Executives, Ms. Hartford‘s and Mr. McMurtry II’s, responsibilities will include the management of several internal teams to create and execute results-oriented marketing, public relations and integrated communications plans, coordinate and conduct public affairs strategies and community and public awareness campaigns for a diverse client portfolio.

Ms. Hartford’s agency experience has been developed through the successful execution and management of a variety of client accounts requiring expertise in media and community relations and public affairs strategies. Ms. Hartford has earned honors for her media and community relations efforts for the Grand Re-opening of Bayshore Town Center, including a Clarion Award from the Association of Women in Communications and a Paragon award from the Public Relations Society of America.

“Darcie quickly developed a good understanding of our client base and has proven herself as a knowledgeable and valuable member of the account staff. We continue to look forward to her progress and substantial contributions to the firm,” Mueller said.

Prior to joining Mueller Communications, Mr. McMurtry, II, served as chief of staff to City of Milwaukee Common Council President Willie L. Hines, Jr. In his current role, Mr. McMurtry II has guided a number of public affairs and community relations campaigns including successfully securing multi-million dollar tax incremental financing packages for commercial redevelopment projects, and securing government approval for student housing development for the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and coordinating and executing a summer block party series with the Milwaukee Brewers.

“Tim’s past experience in government and community outreach has been a valuable contribution to our public affairs team,” Mueller said. “He is a consummate professional with a bright future in public relations.”

Mueller Communications is a full-service public relations agency, specializing in public affairs, business-to-business marketing, corporate and crisis communications and integrated marketing communications programs. The company has a proven track record of successfully serving a diverse client base, including national corporations, Wisconsin businesses, professional associations and non-profit organizations.