Balcom Agency Promotes Richie Escovedo, APR, to Director of Project Management & PR Specialist

FORT WORTH, Texas – May 8, 2024 – Balcom Agency announces the promotion of Richie Escovedo, APR, to director of project management and PR specialist. In his new position, Escovedo oversees agency project managers, those responsible for building out the scope of client work, as well as managing timelines and budgets.

Escovedo joined Balcom Agency in 2014 and has served clients in both an account management and project management capacity, working closely with accounts such as Dairy MAX, HF Sinclair and Mrs. Renfro’s salsa, among others.

Prior to working for Balcom, Escovedo served as director of communications at Mansfield ISD and, previously, Nolan Catholic High School. A 25-year PR professional, he has earned numerous public relations awards, was named among the Fort Worth 40 Under 40 by Fort Worth Business Press in 2004 and was the 2014 president of the Greater Fort Worth Chapter of PRSA (Public Relations Society of America). Escovedo earned his B.A. in communication studies from the University of North Texas and earned an Accreditation in Public Relations (APR) from PRSA in 2015.

“The culmination of account service, project management and public relations gives Richie a well-rounded skill set, making him capable of handling a wide range of responsibilities within the agency environment,” said Toni Stuard, principal and director of accounting for Balcom. “We’re so happy that he’s part of the Balcom team.”

As a full-service agency, Balcom puts the power of “and” to work for brands, using expansive thinking to deliver exponential results. The agency combines powerful insight, creativity and technology to craft compelling stories that move brands forward.

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Founded in 1993, Balcom Agency represents clients in health care, food and beverage, retail, education, business services and more. Current clients include Cavender’s, Dairy MAX, eTrueNorth, HF Sinclair, Kubota Tractor Corporation, Mrs. Renfro's salsa, Sinclair Oil, Smith+Nephew (Advanced Wound Management) and the TCU Neeley School of Business. Balcom's experience in branding & advertising, web development & digital marketing, film & video production, media planning & buying, PR & social media and consulting & training delivers omnichannel marketing that works – largely because of how well it works together. To learn more about the agency's award-winning work and talented team, visit BalcomAgency.com.