April 2008

CURRIER & Associates Hires New Marketing Manager

Newburyport, Mass.—April 18, 2008—CURRIER & Associates, Inc., a full-service interior design firm specializing in creating enriching environments for living, healing and working, today announced the hiring of a new manager.

Gail K. Jones has joined the company as its market development manager, a new position created to support CURRIER’s growth. Jones is working with Sharon Currier, president, on a variety of initiatives to expand the firm’s base of local, regional and national clients. Jones will also oversee CURRIER’s marketing communications activities.

Jones brings to CURRIER a diverse background as a former journalist, public relations executive, author and owner of two successful businesses. She also operates a part-time coaching practice guiding adults through transition by helping clients create empowering new beliefs that attract and sustain success.

A graduate of the University of Rhode Island with a B.A. in journalism, Jones is a member of Coachville’s Graduate and Small Business Schools of Coaching and The International Women’s Writing Guild. She resides in Topsfield with her two children.

“We are excited to have Gail as a key member of this team – she has the values, skills and attitude that will allow her to have a significant impact on our position in the marketplace,” said Art Currier, CEO of Currier. “Her understanding of how to help individuals and businesses thrive along with her marketing expertise and her passion for beauty will add even more strength to our solid foundation.”

Since 1979, CURRIER has built a reputation of excellence and integrity, completing more than 800 projects for senior living, healthcare, hospitality, commercial, institutional and residential clients. With a solid team of 18 professionals, CURRIER is now ranked in the top 10 percent of independent interior design firms in the country. The company also was recently ranked in the top 25 of the largest interior design firms in Massachusetts. CURRIER provides consulting, interior design, interior architecture/space planning, purchasing, installation and project coordination services to local, regional and national companies.

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