MARY WARD

Mary Ward has built a wide range of experience in working with leaders in advertising, communication and publishing companies.   At Gagen MacDonald, Mary handles administrative support and business development processes.  She also is a key contact for the firm with the Arthur W. Page Society, Inc., a select membership organization for senior public relations and corporate communications executives who seek to enrich and strengthen the profession. 

Prior to joining Gagen MacDonald, Mary worked for Grant Jacoby, Inc., a Chicago-based advertising and marketing communication firm, as executive assistant and office manager.  While there, she also gained experience in the agency’s creative department.  Mary previously worked for Marsteller, Inc. as executive assistant to the general manager, and at Cahners Publishing Company, where she supported a group of five magazines.  

Mary attended Western Illinois University, Macomb, Ill.