Lisa Hughes

Lisa Hughes is a highly accomplished advertising industry professional with over 30 years of experience.2 She currently serves as the EVP, Executive Director, Agency Operations at McKinney, a position she assumed in January 2021.2

Career Highlights

Throughout her career, Lisa has held several key positions at McKinney:

• EVP, Executive Director, Agency Operations (2021-present)2
• EVP, Executive Director, Account Management (2018-2021)2
• EVP, Group Account Director (2009-2018)2

Prior to joining McKinney, Lisa worked at various other agencies:

• West & Vaughan: VP, Management Supervisor (1997-1999)2
• Northlich Stolley: Account Supervisor (1996-1997)2
• Wolf Blumberg Krody: Account Supervisor (1992-1996)2
• Price McNabb: Management Supervisor (1989-1992)2

Notable Achievements

During her tenure at McKinney, Lisa has:

• Spearheaded the agency's 11-year relationship with Sherwin-Williams1
• Led the team that invented Travelocity's Roaming Gnome character1
• Worked with prominent clients such as P&G, DuPont, Lenovo, Gold's Gym, Coldwell Banker, Aetna, and the Ad Council1

Education

Lisa Hughes holds the following degrees:

• Bachelor of Science in Correctional Counseling from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale2
• Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Oklahoma State University2

Leadership and Expertise

Lisa is known for her strategic vision and ability to lead cross-disciplinary teams effectively.3 Her promotion to Executive Director of Account Management in 2019 placed her in charge of leadership and development of account management across all three of McKinney's offices in Durham, New York, and Los Angeles.4

Lisa Hughes's extensive experience and leadership skills have made her a valuable asset to McKinney and the advertising industry as a whole.