A to Z communications, based in Pittsburgh’s Cultural District, recently announced the addition of a business development representative and a graphic designer.
As vice president of business development, Tom Ricketts develops new opportunities and provides project management and support for clients. Tom earned his baccalaureate in communications from The University of Pittsburgh and was an offensive lineman for the Pitt Panthers Football Team. In 1989, he was a first-round draft pick to the Pittsburgh Steelers and played under storied Steelers Coach Chuck Noll. Most recently, Tom was an account executive in industrial sales, and prior to that an executive with Collegiate Scouting Network, which paired high school athletes with colleges and universities for scholarship opportunities. Along with speaking engagements and other community activities, Tom is involved in numerous philanthropic endeavors for such organizations as the Boy Scouts, Blind and Vision Rehabilitation Services of Pittsburgh and McGuire Memorial Home Foundation.
David Crawford brings to A to Z strong conceptualization talent, print and online design capabilities and new media expertise. He has five years of experience specializing in branding, usability, interface design, online marketing and strategy. Prior to joining A to Z, David was a designer for Imagebox, GNC and American Eagle Outfitters. He has been the recipient of numerous honors including a Pittsburgh Society of Illustrators Scholarship Award. Two corporate identities he designed will be published this year in the Big Book of Green Design and in Basic Logos. David earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Graphic and Communication Design from La Roche College.
A to Z is celebrating its 21st year as a full-service marketing communications and new media design firm, producing work for companies throughout the world. Our strengths include: collateral design, corporate identity programs, branding, strategic communications, traditional and social media marketing, business-to-business and business-to-consumer advertising (TV, radio, print, billboard), annual reports, and electronic/interactive media such as web site development and interactive CDs. Over the years, our seasoned team has earned local and national recognition for design and creative excellence, including ADDY, AIGA, American Corporate Identity, Mercury, PRSA Silver Anvil and Telly awards. For more information, visit our newly designed web site: www.atozcommunications.com.
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