LINCOLN, Neb., (May 21, 2015) Swanson Russell announces four new executive vice presidents and four new senior vice presidents.

The agency has named the following as executive vice presidents:

• Joe Maguire, executive vice president/director of creative operations
  
• Dick Placzek, executive vice president/group account director
  
• Brent Schott, executive vice president/group account director
  
• Greg Wiley, executive vice president/director of creative development
  

The agency has named the following as senior vice presidents:

• Mike Babel, senior vice president/director of finance
  
• Jim Brestel, senior vice president/director of information services
  
• Johnny Le, senior vice president/director of interactive services
  
• Carolynn Reed, senior vice president/director of human resources

"All of these employees are officers of the agency and have proven themselves in leadership positions," said Brian Boesche, partner and chief creative officer at Swanson Russell. "They are outstanding leaders who keep the agency moving forward, and we wanted to recognize their contributions."

Founded in 1962, Swanson Russell is a Nebraska-based marketing communications firm with offices in Lincoln and Omaha. In addition to working with local and regional clients, the full-service agency is nationally recognized for expertise in agriculture, health care, outdoor recreation, construction and the green industry. For more information about Swanson Russell's Real Connection™ approach to advertising, public relations, interactive and branding services, visi www.swansonrussell.com.