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Swanson Russell Announces Promotion and Hires

LINCOLN, Neb., (January 14, 2008) – Swanson Russell, Nebraska’s largest marketing communications firm, announces the promotion of Cindi Coulter to art director and the hiring of Abby Bonwell as production artist and Brookley Lind–Olson as media coordinator.

Coulter and Lind–Olson are based in Swanson Russell’s Lincoln office. Bonwell works in the Omaha office.

As an art director, Coulter’s responsibilities include developing concepts with writers and producers, and managing the execution of creative materials through layout, design, illustration, photography and final production. Coulter was hired by Swanson Russell in 2002 as a graphic designer and was promoted to associate art director in February 2007. She is a native of Ravenna, Neb., and graduated from the University of Nebraska – Kearney with a bachelor’s degree in visual communications and design.

Lind–Olson’s duties include processing media billings and reports for clients and external vendors. Lind–Olson previously worked for the State of Nebraska as an administrative assistant. A native of Lincoln, she graduated from Doane College in Crete, Neb., with a bachelor’s degree in business administration.

As a production artist, Bonwell prepares and finalizes artwork for multiple projects and accounts. Prior to joining Swanson Russell, she worked for Fort Hays State University in Nebraska as a graphic designer. Bonwell graduated from Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kan., in 2007 with a bachelor of fine arts degree. She is originally from Savannah, Mo.

Founded in 1962 and with offices in Lincoln and Omaha, Swanson Russell offers its clients advertising, public relations and other marketing communications services. Swanson Russell serves local and regional accounts in various industries and specializes in the outdoor recreation, turf, agribusiness and health care industries nationally. For more information, visit www.swansonrussell.com.