TMA (The Marketing Arm) has announced two promotions. Erin Wasson, currently EVP Growth and Development, has been appointed EVP/Managing Director.  In addition, Rick Utzinger has joined the agency as an Executive Creative Director.   

Wasson has been with TMA for more than 12 years across two stints, first as an account director in the Chicago office, and later in growth and development, based in Dallas.  Throughout her career she led accounts at agencies including DDB Chicago and Ogilvy. 

Utzinger arrives at TMA following a stint at BBDO LA, where he contributed to the AT&T business.  Prior to that, he was an ECD with Fallon in Minneapolis handling Arby’s, Silk, Samsung and Cooper Tires and others.