Aloysius Butler & Clark Announces Retirement of CFO, Linda Shopa; an Additional Owner, and Leadership Changes to Support Growth Strategies
WILMINGTON, Del. (Dec. 11, 2024) — Aloysius Butler & Clark (AB&C), one of the largest independent full-service marketing communications agencies in the region, has announced that Linda Shopa, CFO, will retire on December 31, 2024. After 35 years with the agency, Shopa’s retirement comes with several long-planned leadership changes that will ensure a smooth transition and support the agency’s aggressive growth strategy.
“It’s been a remarkable journey with AB&C, and I will always be grateful for the opportunities I’ve had to contribute to our growth and help build the agency into the company it is today,” Shopa said. “I have no doubt AB&C will continue to pursue the strategies that keep the business strong and set us apart from [other] agencies in the region and beyond.”
Key leadership changes at AB&C include:
Joanna Ford, previously Director of PR & Social Media, has taken on an expanded leadership role as the agency’s Chief Communications Officer. In addition to overseeing all internal and external communications, Ford will take on responsibilities for agency operations. She also now joins Paul Pomeroy, CEO, and Steve Merino, Chief Creative Officer, as an owner.
Will Davis, Finance Director, will become CFO upon Shopa’s retirement. Davis will also expand his responsibilities in the agency’s long-term fiscal planning and operations.
“AB&C would not be where it is today without Linda’s dedication and the influence she’s had on our growth,” CEO Paul Pomeroy said. “Certainly, we are sad to see her retire. But the way we will transition and move forward is completely aligned with Linda’s commitment to the well-being of AB&C. This agency is building on the very foundations that she helped to establish to continue our growth strategies. We wish Linda all the best and are excited to move ahead with these meaningful leadership changes.”
Additional AB&C promotions driven by Shopa’s retirement and agency growth include the following new positions:
- Chris Marts—Managing Director of Technology Operations (formerly IT Director)
- Danielle Clark—Senior Financial Accountant (formerly accounting services)
About AB&C
Aloysius Butler & Clark (AB&C) is one of the largest independent full-service marketing communications agencies on the East Coast. Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, with additional offices in Philadelphia and Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, AB&C has played a significant role in the industry for over 50 years. Its clients are regional, national and international in scope—and concentrated in five core market segments: healthcare, behavior change, recruitment marketing, consumer and specialty B2B. Learn more at abccreative.com.
