Markesan Group: Emerging Milwaukee-Based Consulting Firm Expands

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The Markesan Group Hires George Ermert as Senior Account Executive

[Milwaukee, Wisconsin…] The Markesan Group is bringing on a young, yet experienced, political operative to help manage its growing political and corporate consulting business.

The firm announced today that George Ermert will join The Markesan Group, LLC as a Senior Account Executive, effective February 6th.

“Our growth put us in a position where we needed to expand to not only meet the needs of our current client base, but to be able to continue to solicit new business as well,” said The Markesan Group founder and Principal Jim Villa. “George is a rising star among the young activists in Wisconsin and we’re excited to put him to work on behalf of our clients.”

The Markesan Group specializes in political and business consulting, grassroots advocacy, public affairs and strategic, integrated communications.

“2005 is off to a good start, and we’re bringing George on board to make sure that trend continues,” said Brian Fraley, a principal with the Markesan Group.

Their clients are national leaders in business and politics who understand the need for strategic planning and tactical resource deployment. Companies, trade associations, political candidates and issue advocacy groups turn to The Markesan Group for public relations and campaign management.