Our Team
The professionals at Hicks Partners have more than six decades of combined experience in Public Affairs, Public Relations, Strategic Communications and Business.
Brian K. Hicks: President & CEO
Brian Hicks is a veteran public affairs official having served in numerous capacities in the federal and state government and on local, state and national political campaigns. He is a battle-tested strategist who is well respected for his vision, integrity and achievements. As an entrepreneurial businessman himself, he has long-standing relationships with business leaders throughout Ohio and the country.
Ann Hamilton: Vice President
Ann Hamilton is an accomplished communications professional with experience reaching from a governor’s office to Capitol Hill. She adeptly handles strategic communications and public relations for public- and private-sector clients and represents client matters with members of Congress.
Patrick Valente: Vice President
Patrick Valente is an experienced economic development official having served in numerous capacities in Ohio Department of Development. As one of the architects of the nationally recognized Ohio Third Frontier Program, Valente provides business advisory and public policy consulting services in the fields of advanced materials, energy, bioscience, information technology, instruments controls and electronics, power and propulsion, entrepreneurship and economic development.
Emily D. Turner: Economic Development Specialist
Emily Turner is a seasoned economic development and business incentives professional. With over 15 years of experience, Turner has helped clients secure millions of dollars of state and local tax credits, loans and grants. In addition, Turner has helped numerous cities develop community reinvestment areas, local tax improvement districts, tax abatement agreements, and other incentives to improve local economic development.
Alison Widholm: Client Service Manager
Alison Widholm is a practiced client specialist with comprehensive experience in both the consumer marketing and media industry. As Client Service Manager, Widholm effectively manages client accounts and maintains administrative functions while supervising special events planning.
Our Strategic Affiliates
Hicks Partners is pleased to work with several outstanding strategic affiliates to best serve our clients.
John Ertmann, Esq.
John Ertmann is a veteran of the sport and entertainment world, having served in executive positions with the New York Yankees, NBC Sports, Major League Soccer and as the founding general manager of all-sports television station.
Bill Timmons, EnteraTech, Inc.
Dr. William D. Timmons, President, CTO, and founder of EnteraTech, Inc., has over 20 years experience in technology innovation and development. Bill and his company specialize in technology-based grant writing and support and have helped clients raise more than $80 million.