Walker Marketing, Inc. appoints Matt Lochel, Director of Account Services
January 4, 2018Matt Lochel has been appointed Director of Account Services at Walker Marketing, Inc., it was recently announced by Gary Walker, president and CEO. Walker Marketing represents clients in the senior living and healthcare industries nationally.
In his role, Lochel oversees the agency’s account management and public relations staff, and works closely with the agency’s clients across the U.S. to provide high-level marketing counsel.
“We feel so fortunate to have someone of Matt’s caliber leading our account services and public relations teams,” said Walker. “His leadership skills, attention to detail and exceptional client service are the perfect match for our firm as we continue our rapid growth.”
Lochel has extensive agency experience leading account teams primarily servicing blue chip clients and senior living communities. Most recently, he served as Director of Media and Content Strategies at Greenville, S.C.–based JDPR. He has also worked as an employee communication leader at GE Capital in Norwalk, Conn., and as a producer of international news for NBC News, serving in several of the network’s U.S.-based bureaus, as well as the Beijing bureau during the 2008 Summer Olympics. Lochel earned his Bachelor’s degree from Winthrop University in Rock Hill, S.C.
He currently resides in Fort Mill, S.C. with his wife, Lauren, and two young children.
About Walker Marketing
Walker Marketing is a full-service marketing communications agency specializing the senior living, health care, tourism and economic development industries. One of only a few firms in the Carolinas selected as a member of the American Association of Advertising Agencies, Walker Marketing has been recognized by the Public Relations Society of America Silver Anvil Awards, Web Health Awards, PR News and the International Davey Awards for work in public relations, advertising, creative and other marketing initiatives. For more information, visit walker-marketing.com.