kathy selker, president and CEO
Kathy’s leadership style is a combination of straight shooter, servant leader, savvy business strategist and mom – perfect for creating an environment that nurtures talent and creativity, is open to new ways of thinking and puts people before things in every way that matters. Ask her, and she’ll tell you that her most important job is to cultivate talented, bright, creative people and give them the room and tools they need to do their job.
Since taking over the helm, she has led a bold new vision for the agency best described by her five core values: selflessness, transparency, passion, greatness and courage. Under Kathy’s leadership, these values are more than words on a page. These values have fueled bold action on her part that includes reorganizing the agency into a new client-centered, cross-functional villages, establishing a dynamic new leadership team and has embarking on the agency’s first-ever positioning initiative.
None of this happened over night. Kathy had about eight years of increasing responsibility at Northlich after joining the agency in 2000 as chief financial officer. She was serving as chief operating officer when she took the top job in January 2008. In addition, she also has 20 years of leadership and hands-on experience with major corporations such as Arthur Anderson & Company (now Accenture), Federated Department Stores (now Macy’s) and Coca-Cola Bottling Group (now part of Coca-Cola Enterprises).
Kathy holds a BA in economics and an MBA from the University of Cincinnati, where she sits on the Business Advisory Council at the College of Business. She is a trustee and president of the board of the Cincinnati Ballet Company, regional director of the American Association of Advertising Agencies board of directors, member of the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber of Commerce Agenda 360°, an executive member of the Women’s Foodservice Forum and a mentor at Oyler Elementary School.
Follow Kathy on Twitter or connect with her on Facebook and LinkedIn. Or give her a buzz: 513.762.1717.
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If you haven’t heard already…we’re the only Cincinnati agency to win a Gold Addy and therefore the only work to qualify for the National ADDY Awards. I couldn’t be more proud of our talented team. Thank you to our clients who have afforded us these opportunities.
Gold Awards
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Winning Best of Show isn’t something we brag about – it’s a tribute to our clients for the trust they give us to strengthen their brands, and to our team of talented communications professionals who strive to push creative thinking and drive results.
At the 2010 Central Ohio Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) PRism Awards, Northlich took away Best of Show for its redesign of White Castle’s Web site, www.whitecastle.com. Northlich also received three PRism Awards and one Award of Excellence for social media, media relations and integrated marketing communications programs. [...]
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That a CFO can provide financial stewardship should be a given, but warmth, extroversion, creativity, strong values, and a commitment to community are all pleasant surprises.
That’s why Lisa Fiessinger, our new CFO, is such a find. A Six Sigma Certified Black Belt, Lisa brings decades of domestic and global experience in financial, quality, client and operational roles for GE Aircraft Engines and GE Capital. But that’s only the beginning. [...]
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Not everyone can challenge a room full of clients and still win their hearts (and business) in the end.
That’s why I’m thrilled to announce that media veteran Clyde Boyce has joined Northlich. In addition to being a multimedia guru, and a great listener, Clyde can simultaneously charm and argue strategy with clients, which is a rare (and underrated) talent in this industry. [...]
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Expertise and creativity are assumed characteristics in this business. Just as important are charisma, energy and passion. When I met Angie Fischer, I knew she had them all.
I’m thrilled to announce Angie’s appointment as the new Engagement Director of the Influencer Village. Angie brings twelve years of marketing and brand engagement experience to Northlich with [...]
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