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Proud As Punch

By: Mistie Thompson | 10/10/2007

Normally, we're a fairly humble group at Standing Partnership - but we've just got to do a little horn-tooting on this one.

Our fearless "Superwoman", aka SVP and COO Melissa Lackey, is one of four finalists for PR News' Agency Executive of the Year. It's a well-deserved honor - she's led our firm in doubling revenues since 2004 and made us the fastest-growing PR firm in Missouri, according to Inc. 5000. She's a role model to everyone in our firm, she's the calmest person in a crisis I've ever seen and she's got a sense of humor that will slay any bad mood you throw at her. Did I mention she has four - yep, four - adorable and seriously busy children under age 12 and a husband who's something of a local celebrity with his weekend '80s tribute band?

On a personal note, she's also one of my dearest friends, and I am absolutely thrilled that she is receiving recognition for all the long hours, sacrifices and dedication she's demonstrated on Standing's behalf for many years.

We love you, Melissa - enjoy every moment of the awards luncheon at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. on Nov. 8. We'll be rooting for you, but just know you're already a winner to us.

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