Ellie Koscheski
Courtney Meznarich
Public relations and marketing firm Barnett Cox & Associates (BCA) has named Courtney Meznarich and Ellie Koscheski account managers. Meznarich was promoted to the position following two years as a BCA account coordinator. Koscheski joined BCA after relocating to the Central Coast from Northern California, where she was associate director of marketing and public relations at California Musical Theatre in Sacramento. The two new account managers, both Cal Poly graduates, will oversee strategy development and creative execution for BCA clients.
Meznarich is a native of SLO County with a degree in journalism from Cal Poly. Prior to joining BCA in 2012, she was a KSBY-TV News producer and assignment manager. While at Cal Poly, she was honored with the Ed Zuchelli Award for Outstanding Broadcaster. Her work at BCA has been recognized with both ADDY and TELLY communication industry awards. Meznarich will graduate as a member of Class XXIII of Leadership SLO in October 2014.
Koscheski also holds a journalism degree from Cal Poly. She returned to San Luis Obispo after a decade of work in marketing and public relations in Sacramento, holding positions with several nonprofit organizations, the Kronick Moskovitz law firm (which also has an office in San Luis Obispo) and California Musical Theatre. While at California Musical Theatre, Koscheski oversaw marketing for 100-plus annual performances. She regularly volunteers with Woods Humane Society.
Barnett Cox & Associates is a San Luis Obispo-based public relations and marketing firm serving clients throughout California and the Western U.S. The company principals are longtime local residents Maggie and Dave Cox.