Creative marketing communications agency Wray Ward has hired Alonzo Brown as account lead and Heather Hall as project lead.

“Both Alonzo and Heather have a proven ability to work strategically and deliver impressive results,” said Rob Horton, vice president and director of client engagement for Wray Ward. “As our client base grows, it’s crucial we understand the diverse needs and goals of the companies we support. We’re thrilled to have Alonzo and Heather join a team committed to bringing clients winning marketing strategy and brand-building expertise in an ever-changing landscape.”

Brown joins Wray Ward with 16 years of experience in industries spanning consumer brands, tourism, healthcare and nonprofit. Brown has won numerous awards including a Silver Anvil for his work on Kraft and General Motors campaigns and a Best in Category – Health for a CDC community relations campaign. Other previous clients include Chicago Urban League, Chicago United, Ralston-Purina/Nestle, Verizon, American Family Insurance and Kellogg’s. In his role as account lead, Brown is responsible for leading the strategy and direction for his accounts. He graduated from Jackson State University with a B.S. in mass communications.

Hall brings 12 years of experience to her role as project lead. She previously worked at Hunter Douglas as a product and brand manager over Roller Shades, Screen Shades and Skyline Panels, where she won numerous WCMA awards for the Designer Roller Shade + Skyline® Gliding Window Panels sample book and program. Hall has spent her entire career in the home furnishings industry with a focus in textile design and development. Her extensive experience on the client side brings a fresh perspective to her work, and her emphasis on the home furnishings industry makes her a natural fit for Wray Ward. As project lead, Hall helps keep teams efficient and on target as they bring vision to life. Hall graduated from High Point University with a B.S. in business and marketing and a minor in interior design.