Mintz & Hoke Communications Group has promoted Kara Mitchell to the position of senior account executive. In this role, Mitchell takes on more responsibility managing major accounts such as Aetna, as well as DRS ARMOR and DRS Tactical Systems.

Mitchell joined Mintz & Hoke in 2008 as an account executive. Before that, Mitchell was marketing director with the Westfield Corporation's shopping center, The Westfield Connecticut Post in Milford. She spent two years as an account manger with Decker Advertising in Glastonbury, Conn. and began her career with Keiler & Co.in Farmington, Conn.

"Kara's skillful management and insightful contributions to her accounts is appreciated by both her clients and her agency colleagues," notes Dean Simmons, VP and Director of Account Service. "Her ability to manage complex campaigns will be invaluable in her new role."

Mitchell received her Bachelor's degree from Saint Anslem College.