Nashville-based agency adds four new employees and promotes valued team member
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (March 10, 2025) — Today, REED, a leading full-service public relations and marketing agency, announced a series of new hires and a notable promotion, reinforcing the agency’s continued growth and commitment to quality storytelling.
Maria Cray
REED welcomes four accomplished professionals to its full-time team. Maria Cray joins as an account manager, leveraging her expertise in influencer marketing, community relations and strategic planning to enhance REED’s account management team.
Emma Underwood
Emma Underwood, a senior account coordinator, has a track record of success with hospitality clients and will be instrumental as the agency continues to work in the industry.
Carrie Huddleston joins as an account coordinator, bringing her digital marketing expertise to enhance the agency’s digital communications efforts.
Carrie Huddleston
Rounding out the new hires, Emily Jimenez continues her time at REED as an account coordinator after completing an internship at the firm.
“We are thrilled to add these phenomenal PR and marketing professionals to our team,” said REED Partner Katherine Green. “Maria, Emma, Carrie and Emily each bring something special to the agency with both their communications skills and their relationship-building capabilities. Our clients will gain added value from each of their backgrounds and their enthusiasm for deeply understanding our clients’ industries and unique missions.”
Emily Jiminez
In addition to the new hire growth, REED promoted Jessi Boozer from account manager to senior account manager. Boozer’s new title acknowledges the thoughtful strategy, fresh approach and vital leadership that she brings to the firm, where she leads some of the agency’s largest accounts and contributes to the agency’s marketing and professional development teams. “
Jessi consistently demonstrates exceptional leadership, earns measurable results and proves her commitment to her clients.” Green said. “She has made a significant impact on our company culture and fostered meaningful, long-term relationships with our clients.”
The investment in Cray, Underwood, Huddleston, Jimenez and Boozer signals REED’s continued dedication to its clients and employees and strong reputation in the Nashville market and beyond.
About REED
REED is a full-service, award-winning public relations and marketing agency based in Nashville, Tenn. The firm serves clients nationwide and across dozens of industries by developing and executing strategic communications campaigns, including attention-grabbing events, social media marketing and smart messaging. REED was founded in 2012 and is a proud member of the Public Relations Global Network (PRGN). The firm is also actively involved with the Nashville chapter of the Public Relations Society of America. To learn more or contact REED, visit reedpublicrelations.com.