CHICAGO -- KemperLesnik today announced that Lisa Gunggoll has joined the agency as director of accounts. In this position, Gunggoll will assume responsibility for key public relations accounts in the sports arena, with special focus in golf and college basketball.
Gunggoll, who brings nearly 20 years of experience in marketing and communications, will spearhead the growth and development of key agency accounts, including Wilson Golf, manufacturer of premium and recreational golf equipment; affiliated company KemperSports, national operator of golf facilities, athletic clubs and lodging venues; and the EA SPORTS Maui Invitational, college basketball’s premier early-season tournament.
“KemperLesnik has experienced strong growth in recent years,” said Steven K. Skinner, CEO of KemperLesnik. “We are thrilled that Lisa has chosen to join the team and look forward to the agency’s continued success.”
Gunggoll comes to KemperLesnik from Healy & Schulte in Chicago, where she was vice president, focusing primarily on managing business-to-business clients. Prior to working at Healy & Schulte, Gunggoll was vice president and director of the association practice for Manning Selvage & Lee (MS&L) in Chicago, where she offered strategic counsel on nonprofit and association clients for the MS&L network across North America.
About KemperLesnik
Chicago-based KemperLesnik is a public relations and events agency with core competencies in financial services, technology and sports. It has produced corporate communications programs and managed major national and international events for more than 27 years. For more information, visit www.kemperlesnik.com.
Its affiliated company, KemperSports, operates golf facilities as well as athletic clubs and lodging venues, including nationally ranked courses and tournament venues such as Bandon Dunes Golf Resort, Chambers Bay, Harding Park, Dorado Beach Resort & Club, The Glen Club, Desert Willow Golf Resort and the Chicago Park District golf facilities. For more information, visit www.kempersports.com.
Contact:
Susie Chang
847.850.2471, schang@kempersports.com
