My first day with HSR is Monday, March 30, 2009. HSR is an integrated marketing communications firm, and arguably the best business-to-business agency in the world. I’m not big on hyperbole, so by my decision to join you know that I must have been impressed with the people I met and the work I observed during the interview process.

I’ve always maintained an interest in the business of business, so I’m looking forward to the challenging aspects of a new life in the agency world especially with a B2B focus.  “I’m long on imagination, and short on resources,” I told them.  I think this move will be a good match in my goal to find equilibrium.

Leaving Louisville will be bittersweet indeed, but arguably overdue.  I look forward to meeting the more of the HSR crew [and working with Ryan DeShazer], and immersing myself in a forward-thinking environment with respect to digital strategy and interactive marketing.  The transition from Louisville to Cincinnati will prove to be a logistical challenge, but I’ll be glad to see many old friends and make new ones too. Pete Blackshaw, Dave Knox, Kevin Dugan: you’re on my radar and I hope to see/meet you soon. Skyline Chili, Chipotle, Montgomery Inn: consider yourselves in my cross hairs also.

I’ve accepted a role as a Senior Interactive Account Executive and I hope my career continues to blossom as I learn and grow with the organization. This should be an interesting and exciting new chapter in my personal and professional life. Thanks, all, for the well-wishes.