Ellie Whims Assumes Role of Managing Partner at Robin Jones Frederick, Md.

Robin Jones (RJ), a full service marketing, advertising and public relations firm today announced that Ellie Whims has assumed the role of Managing Partner for the firm. Whims has been part of the Robin Jones team since 2004 when she joined as Director of Public Relations.

In her new role, Whims will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of RJ, including overseeing the development and execution of strategic marketing campaigns for RJ clients.

Although Whims’s most recent role at RJ was in public relations, her background includes more than 15 years in marketing and public relations experience. Her career began in Los Angeles, managing investor relations for a NASDAQ-listed voice recognition consumer electronics company that was subsequently acquired by Franklin Electronic Publishers. From there Whims’s corporate and client work expanded to include a wide spectrum of public relations and marketing disciplines and industries. Her past client work includes developing viral marketing for Puma’s website, managing strategic web campaigns for Canon USA, executing integrated campaigns for Autodesk, and email newsletters for Viking Office Products (a subsidiary of Office Depot).

Robin Jones will continue to have a very active role in the agency, focusing on what she loves: positioning, strategy and creative work for clients. “I’m delighted that Ellie has agreed to take on the daily management of the firm,” said Jones. “She is truly a talented and seasoned professional, and she brings a wealth of enthusiasm and experience to RJ and our clients.”

“I’m thrilled and honored to take on my new role. Robin has built a wonderful, strong and vibrant firm, and I’m excited about what the future holds. For me, for RJ and for our clients!” Whims holds a degree in finance from California State University. She lives in southern Frederick County with her husband and son.