Victoria Kent http :// www . victoriakentpr . com
A native of Illinois , Victoria Kent attended Illinois State University , earning a Bachelor of Science in Public Relations with a minor in Psychology in 2005 . After graduation , she accepted a position at a boutique publishing PR firm , before landing at The Merchandise Mart in Chicago . Four years later , she became an account director at XA , The Experiential Agency , where she led PR efforts many notable establishments . After two years , Victoria moved on to become the head of PR for Rockit Ranch Productions . Milestones during her almost two years with Rockit Ranch include five TODAY Show segments in 13 months and countless local and national placements , including Kathie Lee & Hoda , People Magazine , Cosmopolitan Magazine , Perez Hilton , LA Times to name a few . In 2015 , she founded Victoria Kent Public Relations ( VKPR ), specializing in restaurant , hospitality and lifestyle public relations . In her free time , she enjoys cooking , traveling and always sharing what she ’ s eating on Instagram (@ SuperVicky55 / @ VictoriaKentPR ).
Noreen Heron http :// heronagency . com
A graduate of University of Illinois at Chicago , Noreen obtained a degree in Communications and Theatre and wrote for the Chicago Illini for four years . Upon graduation , and knowing the theatre scene so well , she began working as a publicist , representing various theaters including Candlelight Playhouse and the Royal George Theatre . Noreen went on to become the Director of Public Relations for Hyatt Regency Chicago , When Noreen started her own company in 2000 , Hyatt was one of her first clients — and still remains a client today . She specializes in lifestyle public relations , also including theater and restaurant clients , and has successfully represented more than 1000 productions and 200 restaurants in her career . Noreen has served on numerous boards and planned dozens of charitable fundraisers , receiving many awards . She calls the Heron team “ family ” but she also has two children , Connor and Ava , and together they love to travel , dine out , and explore the city . She lives in Lincoln Park , just three blocks from her office .