Preston Kelly has filled three new positions across several departments within the agency. The company also expects to add several more employees in the first half of 2010.

A number of highly qualified and experienced candidates applied for Preston Kelly’s new copywriter position. Brett Knutson was selected based on his experience working with brands such as Target, UV Vodka and Chinet. Along with his agency and freelance experience, Knutson was an army sergeant and has degrees from Miami Ad School, Bethel Seminary and University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire.

Two positions began as formal internships which transitioned to full-time employment. Emily Jolly was hired as an Interactive Project Manager. Jolly is a recent graduate of the University of Minnesota with a major in advertising and previously interned at the Twin Cities radio station KS95.

Kate Zingsheim was hired as an Assistant Account Manager. Zingsheim graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where she also worked for RJ Schinner, a supply source for wholesalers. After attending the Extra Bold Portfolio School in Madison, she moved to Minneapolis, taking an internship at Hunt Adkins and Preston Kelly respectively.

The hires follow a series of new business wins for Preston Kelly including Baker Tilly, a national accounting firm, and Grand Casino, operator of two top gaming facilities in Minnesota.