Lucia Churches/President

As a 30 year veteran in marketing and advertising, Lucia has been responsible for the planning and implementation of hundreds of logos, branding and multi-media campaigns at Ward Associates. She holds a BA in Communications, and specializes in strategic marketing. Lucia manages all aspects of the project, from creative concepting and copywriting, to overseeing the production of print, broadcast and Web projects. As project supervisor, her portfolio has included work for major industries including non-profit, public sector, health care, associations, real estate and financial services.

Working closely with the client and design team, Lucia guides projects from the initial stages through completion. She has the unique ability to collaborate and communicate with clients to determine objectives, branding opportunities and creative strategies. Her capacity to work well with others and to ask the right questions keeps the projects on track and on budget. Over the years, Lucia has interacted with communications directors, non-profit executives, marketing managers, community-based organizations, boards of directors and company presidents in a myriad of industries throughout the country.

Lucia has a passion for what she does and a loyalty to every client she works with. Her relationships with clients take on a personal tone, developing unique partnerships with them to create successful marketing campaigns. Her client portfolio includes work for Department of Motor Vehicles, California Cut Flower Commission, California Fuel Cell Partnership, City of Sacramento, City of Rancho Cordova, City of West Sacramento, Group Interland, Cemo Development, Catholic Healthcare West, California Dental Association, Spare Time Clubs, Sacramento SPCA and Sacramento Zoo.