Mower

Mower has promoted five members of the agency to VP recently. ERINN NEWMAN was promoted to senior VP of insight. She joined Mower nearly six years ago, bringing her knowledge of financial services and health-care industries to the agency. Newman holds an MBA from University of Virginia’s Darden Graduate School of Business and earned her undergraduate degree from William & Mary. JOHN LACEY was promoted to VP, director of public affairs. He joined Mower in 2006 after serving as the communications director with Americans for Gun Safety. Lacey will play a lead role in assisting Mower clients with community relations, issues management, and regulatory approval processes. He is a George Washington University alumnus and earned his master’s degree in philosophy at Queen’s University Belfast. ASHLEY MONTANARO was promoted to VP, account director. She started her career as an intern at Mower, rejoined the agency as an account director in 2019 bringing her more than 15 years of experience from working for major brands such as Fisher Price and Aspen Dental. A Canisius College alumna, Montanaro plays a vital role in the agency’s work with National Grid and will take on a leadership role with this account. PATRICIA NUGENT was promoted to VP – public relations. She oversees several of Mower’s premier travel and tourism accounts, working with iconic brands and destinations such as Lufthansa Group, Pebble Beach Resorts, and Westchester County Tourism. Nugent has a 16-year tenure at Mower. Nugent is an alumna of Lehigh University. PETER SMOLOWITZ was promoted to VP, director of reputation management. After more than 12 years with Mower, he has utilized his background as a newspaper reporter to revitalize the agency’s media, crisis, and presentation programs. Smolowitz has helped clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to professional athletes as they prepare for pivotal interviews and navigate crises. He is a Syracuse University graduate.