Corporate People News In Brief (February 3, 2025)

(MENAFN- PRovoke) WASHINGTON - The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) has named Alexa Lopez as VP of communications & public affairs. Lopez, a seasoned government relations and crisis communications strategist, brings expertise in homeland security, cybersecurity, infrastructure, and emergency management. She previously served as head of strategic communications and public affairs at the transportation Security Administration (TSA), where she led a team of 90 communications professionals.

NEW YORK – After 23 years with WE Communications, Bill Schultz has joined EY as communications leader for the Americas client organization. In this role, Schultz will oversee strategic communications for EY's Americas chief client officer, Kristin Valente, and the firm's industry groups. His responsibilities include executive communications, internal engagement strategies, and external campaigns to enhance EY's market visibility. Schultz will lead a team focused on thought leadership, regulatory engagement, and industry positioning.

KANSAS CITY, MO - The Kansas City Chiefs have appointed David Higdon as executive VP of communications, expanding the role to include civic affairs and community outreach. Higdon, a veteran of NASCAR, esports, golf, and tennis, will lead the team's communication strategy while overseeing public affairs initiatives at local, state, and federal levels. He will collaborate with the Chiefs' executive leadership to strengthen brand positioning and community impact.

NEW YORK – Shake Shack has named Luke DeRouen as chief communications officer as part of a larger restructuring of the chain's leadership team. DeRouen joins most recently from Zeno, where he served as an executive VP. The company also announced that CMO Jay Livingston will depart at the end of March, remaining in a special projects role until his exit.

NEW YORK – Gimme Credit has appointed Jodi Lin Gresham as chief communications officer. Gresham, who previously served as director of marketing and media relations, will oversee brand strategy, corporate growth initiatives, and media relations. With over 25 years of experience in PR and branding-including work with clients like Samsonite, Perry Ellis, and K-Swiss-Gresham's expertise spans finance, real estate, and consumer industries.

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