Leaders in our industry and experts in brand strategy

We are uniquely qualified to provide the talent, knowledge and expertise necessary to ensure the success of our client programs. We build long-term client relationships, with an average of more than 8 years and with several in excess of 20 years.

Mathew L. Evins, Chairman and Founder

 

Mathew L. Evins is the Chairman and Founder of Evins Communications. Since the agency’s inception, Mathew has led the branding and creative programming for numerous icon and innovator brands and businesses, including American Express Centurion and Platinum, Bergdorf Goodman, Cakebread Cellars, Colgin Cellars, Departures Magazine, Exclusive Resorts, Hotels & Resorts of Halekulani, Inspirato, Jet Linx Aviation, Leica Camera, LVMH Watch & Jewelry, Maker’s Mark Bourbon, Marquis Jet, Neiman Marcus, Park Hyatt, Preferred Hotels & Resorts, Rosewood Hotel & Resorts, The Knickerbocker Hotel, The Lanesborough, Uniworld River Cruises, Valentino, Vera Wang, Vitamin Water and Wheels Up, amongst manyothers.

 

 

Louise R. Evins, CEO

 

Louise R. Evins is CEO of Evins Communications. She directs the firm’s strategy, marketing and development, as well as manages the operations and finance of the business. Under her leadership, Evins Communications has become specialized in the travel, lifestyle and food and beverage sectors. Prior to joining Evins Communications, Louise established a reputation as an outstanding and innovative specialty retailer in accessories, cosmetics, fashion and jewelry, working with notable brands such as Lord & Taylor, Chloe, Karl Lagerfeld, MAC Cosmetics, Trish MacEvoy and Wolford.

 

 

Jacqueline Long, President

 

Jacqueline Long is President of Evins, and a seasoned global communications leader, delivering strategic direction and tangible results for the agency and its clients. Prior to her return to Evins, Jacqueline served as Vice President, Public Relations & Consumer Engagement at LVMH/Moet Hennessy where she was awarded the company’s inaugural vision and mission awards. Long established the first consumer engagement practice to ensure cross-channel integration of public relations, digital, media, influencer and experiential disciplines, delivering significant brand growth, including doubling the size of one of the biggest brands in the world, Hennessy Cognac. In addition to her time at LVMH, Jacqueline has vast agency experience, creating and managing campaigns for several of the world’s most iconic and renowned brands, including Mercedes Benz, Netflix, Bombay Sapphire, Perrier Jouet, Relais & Chateaux and Williams Sonoma.

 

 

David Harrison, Executive Vice President

 

David Harrison is Executive Vice President at Evins Communications and directs the agency’s Data & Innovation practice. David combines expertise in traditional marketing, branding and communications with a focus on digital incorporation and optimization, managing and guiding clients such as Maker’s Mark, Hotels & Resorts of Halekulani, National Limousine Association and United Direct Solutions. His development of comprehensive and proprietary monitoring and analytics reporting strategies have proven invaluable for client new product launches, brand strategic planning and crisis communications.

 

 

Michelle Kelly, Vice President

 

Michelle Kelly directs Evins’ Travel & Lifestyle practice, providing strategic planning, business counsel, operational excellence and mentorship to the team, clients and the agency as a whole. She is a gifted storyteller and natural leader with nearly 20 years of demonstrated integrated marketing and media relations expertise in the travel/tourism, hospitality, food and beverage, and retail industries. Michelle’s extensive agency experience included leading distinguished domestic and international accounts such as the Aruba Tourism Authority, TOURISM Santa Fe, Loews Hotels, Dream Hotels, Lungarno Collection, Gstaad Palace, Casa de Campo, Streamsong Resort, and more.

 

 

 

 

David Abrams, Head of Media and Development

David Abrams is Head of Media and Development at Evins Communications. As a career media specialist, he has extensive expertise in wine, spirits and CPG, executing countless successful campaigns for brands such as Bacardi, Absolut, Tanqueray, Hennessy Cognac, Vintage Wine Estates, 7UP, E&J Gallo, Three Olives Vodka, Colgate, Dunkin Donuts, Folgers, and JM Smucker Company, amongst many others.