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Walter L. Hagstrom, Jr. - Managing Partner
Walt is a founding partner of Burton, Livingstone & Kirk. His skills as a highly-focused strategic planner, energetic account manager, experienced writer, and battle-hardened marketing and advertising expert make him a rare commodity in an industry where “depth” is not often found. Young & Rubican… Benton & Bowles… Cunningham & Walsh… Wells, Rich, Greene… Della Femina… Hill, Holiday… Wakeman & Deforrest. On both the East Coast and the West Coast, for over thirty years Walt has been a major player in the advertising world. His extensive experience includes packaged goods, pharmaceuticals, automotive, financial telecommunications, professional services, insurance, entertainment, and more. Walt can help you achieve marketing success in today’s tough economic climate.

Linda Coss - Marketing Executive
Linda is a top-flight account manager expert in project management, writing, editing, database work, and research. Her years of marketing experience include the financial services, health care, and publishing fields, and she has served on both the client and the agency side of the business. With her sharp mind and degree in Economics (UC Irvine, Phi Beta Kappa, Cum Laude) Linda brings raw intelligence, keen insights and solid discipline to the on-going management of the business. Her focus, clarity and determination are an asset to our – and our clients’ – organizations.

BIOS FOR OUR "A" TEAM TO FOLLOW
Brent Shoji - Crack Account Manager

Moni'ka Parker - Office Manager

Sean Tupy - Account Coordinator

Ken Harris - Art Director

Patty Verde - Consultant