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Hornercom promotes four

Hornercom President, Jack Horner, APR, recently announced the promotions of four employees. Among those being promoted are Mike Gross, now senior vice president; Emily Watts, promoted to senior account executive; Allie Artur, serving as an account executive; and Maria DeFazio, promoted to senior graphic designer.

Gross previously served as vice president of the firm after joining the team in early 2010. Watts and DeFazio have been with the company since 2008, serving previously as an account executive and graphic designer, respectively. Artur was hired at the end of 2010 as an assistant account executive.

"We have a great staff here at Hornercom," said Horner. "Our entire team really did a tremendous job over the past year providing outstanding client service while delivering impactful results. Mike, Emily, Allie and Maria all embody the collaborative spirit and high standards that keep our clients and business on top."

Hornercom, formerly Jack Horner Communications, relocated at the start of 2012 to Harleysville, Pa., from its previous home in King of Prussia, Pa. The company is a full-service public relations and marketing communications agency with a diverse client roster. It represents a wide range of products, services, issues and opportunities.  www.hornercom.com