Clearpoint President Bonnie Shaw
BONNIE SHAW – PRESIDENT
Bonnie Shaw co-founded Clearpoint Agency with Beth Walsh in August 2002. She previously worked as a public relations account supervisor for McQuerter Group, and prior to that she worked for the National MS Society, San Diego magazine and the San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce. Very relationship-focused, Bonnie knows the value of developing solid relationships between her clients, their partners and the media. She uses her broad experience in PR and marketing to develop complete PR and social media programs, create messaging platforms, land media placements and speaking engagements, and craft content strategies that drive success for Clearpoint Agency clients.
Volunteerism is close to Bonnie’s heart. She has served on the boards of numerous non-profit and school-based organizations, and has spent uncountable hours volunteering for various professional organizations, the MS Society, PRSA, SDSIC and political races. Bonnie has been a featured speaker on PR and social media, and has received 15 Bernays from the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) for her work from 2000 to 2012. Bonnie earned a BA in Journalism from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and several awards for student achievement. She was also part of the team to found the university’s first television station, CPTV, and served as the station’s first student general manager.
In her free time, Bonnie enjoys watching her son’s baseball games and musical performances, sailing, cooking, wine tasting, following politics, and relaxing on the beach near her home in Carlsbad, California with her husband and son.
To contact Bonnie, email bonnie@clearpointagency.com
Clearpoint Vice-President Beth Walsh
BETH WALSH – VICE-PRESIDENT
Beth Walsh utilizes more than 25 years of experience in public relations and marketing to direct her clients’ marketing strategy, events and corporate communications efforts. Prior to founding Clearpoint Agency with Bonnie Shaw, she was senior vice president of public relations at McQuerterGroup where she managed the client services and public relations operations of the integrated high tech-focused agency.
Beth is a member of the National Association of Women Business Owners and co-chair of its PR committee. Beth has won five Bernays Awards for excellence in public relations. In addition, Beth has twice been named a finalist in the individual service category of the UCSD Athena Pinnacle Awards, twice a finalist in the “Women Who Mean Business Awards,” sponsored by the San Diego Business Journal, and in 2001 was named to Wireless Week’s Top 25 listing of “Influential Women in Wireless.”
To contact Beth, email beth@clearpointagency.com
Account Executive Lexy Haynes
LEXY HAYNES – ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE
Lexy Haynes is an account executive at Clearpoint Agency, Inc. and is responsible for leading client account PR and marcom activities. June will mark her sixth year with Clearpoint.
Lexy has a B.A. in Mass Communications from Brenau University in Georgia and has worked in print journalism, broadcasting and broadcast promotions. With her experience coordinating high-pressure special promotions, events, and talent searches for such shows as American Idol and America’s Next Top Model, Lexy provides exceptional skills in project management, event organization, and customer service support to Clearpoint Agency accounts.
Lexy is also an excellent researcher, writer and communicator – skills she uses on a regular basis to support clients, partners and vendors in her role as an account executive at the agency.
In her spare time Lexy enjoys running, reading, martial arts and traveling with her husband, Ken.
To contact Lexy, email Lexy@clearpointagency.com
Account Executive Rachel Hutman
RACHEL HUTMAN – ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE
Rachel Hutman is an account executive with Clearpoint Agency, and has been with Clearpoint since 2010. She supports several client accounts and handles all scope of PR activities, including social media, media relations, community relations, digital media and more.
Prior to joining Clearpoint, Rachel wrote for the North County Times, East County Magazine, and Washington D.C.’s Grapevine Magazine. With her background in news journalism, Rachel is an excellent writer, a skill she uses often for Clearpoint and its clients. She also writes a monthly column for Beach and Bay Press. Before realizing her life-long dream of earning her Master’s degree, Rachel also worked in the business sector for six years and held a management position for four.
Rachel received her Master’s degree in Communication and Media Studies from San Diego State University. She is a member of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA), and has held the position of Communications Chair for PRSA’s New PR Professionals Group.
In her spare time Rachel enjoys running, surfing, playing guitar (poorly), and spending time with her husband Mike and baby son Cameron.
To contact Rachel, Rachel@clearpointagency.com
Account Coordinator Antonia Genov
ANTONIA GENOV -ACCOUNT COORDINATOR
Antonia Genov joined Clearpoint Agency in August, 2011 where she currently serves as an Account Coordinator. She supports B2B brands with an array of PR activities, including media relations, social media, and event management.
Prior to joining Clearpoint Agency, Antonia gained experience in local boutique PR firms, the Alarus Agency and Scribe Communications. Antonia gained valuable knowledge of traditional and digital PR from serving the industry for three years and brings that experience to her current position at Clearpoint.
Antonia received a B.A. in Journalism with Emphasis of Public Relations from San Diego State University, where she was a member of the Golden Key International Honor Society.
Aside from her professional experience, Antonia enjoys volunteering and doing community service for several non-profit organizations. She has been involved with the San Diego Software Industry Council, National Park Service and San Diego County Animal Shelter.
To contact Antonia, Antonia@Clearpointagency.com
