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Ramey Agency Promotes Erick Evans to President

JACKSON, Miss.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Ramey Agency, a brand strategy and performance marketing agency for premium brands, is pleased to announce the promotion of Erick Evans to President of the firm.

In his role as President, Evans will lead the firm’s revenue and profit growth, overseeing client service and business development, while also co-leading the executive team and agency to achieve its strategic vision. In 2022, Evans became a partner and acquired a minority ownership stake in the company, alongside Michelle Hill and current owner/partners Chris Ray and Edward Woods.

“Erick has personified our core values over the course of his entire career at Ramey, most notably being ‘All-In’ for his clients, teammates, and industry partners," said Chris Ray, CEO of Ramey. "He brings strategy, passion, and a results-oriented mindset to his work, and I know that he will help lead our agency to new heights."

“I am honored to continue serving Ramey in this new capacity as President,” said Evans. “As I start this next chapter, I am laser focused on continuing to deliver a high level of client service while seeking new opportunities for growth. We have a clear vision, strategic priorities and the right team in place that will allow us to keep reaching higher.”

Erick Evans is in his 16th year at Ramey. After attending the University of Mississippi, he joined the agency and grew within the Client Services team, successfully leading national and global client relationships across numerous industry verticals.

About Ramey: The Ramey Agency is a brand strategy and performance marketing firm for premium brands. For more than 35 years, Ramey has helped clients break out of the commodity trap and ladder-up to a premium position in their categories.

Among its premium clients, Ramey notably partnered with Viking Range Corporation, building the brand to its iconic status, and currently partners with luxury home brands like Hestan, Dornbracht, and Zip Water. In addition to its home portfolio, Ramey partners with other best-in-class brands throughout the southeast like Entergy, Southern Farm Bureau Life Insurance, and BankPlus.

Advertising Age magazine has ranked Ramey in the top ten on its “50 Best Places to Work” list for three years. Ramey has also been named to the Inc. 5000 “Fastest Growing Companies” in America for two years.

Learn more at ramey.com.

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