National Press Release

SOUTHFIELD, Mich., June 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Gail & Rice, a leading brand communications and experiential marketing agency, announced today that it has hired Tommy Kamrad as account director in its Business Communications Group, heading the national Ford Lincoln Mercury account. The announcement was made by Tim Rice and Jeff Bouchard, owners of Gail & Rice.

Kamrad joins Gail & Rice after 3 years with Imagination USA, a design consulting firm specializing in design of Ford auto shows. Kamrad served as account director on the company's Ford account. At Gail & Rice he works with the Business Communications Group, focusing his efforts on Ford dealer meetings, training, entertainment and other event-related activities. Kamrad directs proposal development, budgets and schedules for the Gail & Rice team that produces local and national events for Ford Lincoln Mercury.

Kamrad has 23 years of experience in the automotive event production industry, working primarily in industrial theater production. He began his career with Ford Communications Network as a videographer, then becoming familiar with the entire spectrum of visual services. Kamrad's familiarity with the technical side of event production enhances his role as account director at Gail & Rice.

When not producing events for clients, Kamrad devotes time to his four children. He can be found volunteering his production expertise to his children's school programs and events throughout the year. He earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Broadcasting, Cinematic Arts, and Theater from Central Michigan University in 1985, and currently resides in Canton, Mich.

About Gail & Rice

Gail & Rice, Inc., now in its 76th year of business, is a leading brand communications and experiential marketing agency based in Southfield, Michigan, with offices throughout the United States. Through a combination of integrated services featuring branded events, environments and experiences, Gail & Rice, Inc. helps clients across all industry sectors improve performance, increase sales and build brands.

SOURCE Gail & Rice