PITTSBURGH – Gatesman congratulates President Shannon Baker on being named a 2020 Fox Rothschild Outstanding CEOs and Top Executives winner for her unwavering leadership and passion for the Pittsburgh business community.

“I can’t think of anyone more deserving of a Fox Rothschild award,” said John Gatesman, CEO, Gatesman. “Shannon is an exemplary leader and asset to our team. Her positive energy is contagious, and she leaves a lasting impression on any person or piece of business that she comes across, driving much of the success and culture here at Gatesman.”

The 2020 Fox Rothschild Outstanding CEOs and Top Executives awards are one of Pittsburgh’s premier business events, honoring western Pennsylvania’s leading executives at both nonprofit and for-profit organizations in the region. This year marks the sixth class of Pittsburgh executives honored for achievements at the company and community levels. The winners were selected by an esteemed panel of judges from both the public and private business sectors.

Baker, recognized for her key role in defining the agency’s upgraded marketing model, diversification of services, new business track record, and daily operations as president, is among 17 winners awarded for driving innovative change across the region. Her expanded leadership within the Pittsburgh region as an elected member of the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership Executive Board of Directors, Mentor for Annual Mentorship Monday, and community volunteer has also enabled Baker to create opportunity, growth and increased engagement for the local business community.

“It’s a privilege to have the trust of our employees and teams, and I am very humbled to be recognized as a winner of this award alongside such inspiring and successful executives here in Pittsburgh,” said Baker. “This recognition is a testament to the resilience, passion, character and dedication each of us have instilled in advancing the business sector across the region.”

The 2020 class of Fox Rothschild winners will be profiled in a special edition of the Pittsburgh Busines Times on October 30, followed by a virtual event on November 12, 2020. For more information or to register for tickets, please visit: https://bit.ly/34W3dbc.

About Gatesman:

With offices in Pittsburgh and Chicago, Gatesman offers expertise in strategy/branding, advertising, public relations, social media, digital and analytics. Gatesman is a partner in AMIN Worldwide, an alliance of over 50 independent marketing agencies, and IPREX, a global communications network. Gatesman acquired Quest Fore in 2014 and Noble Communications in 2017.