Director of Business Development

Online, September 22, 2009 (Newswire.com) - CHICAGO, IL (September, 2009) - Horn Design, a leading interior architectural design firm, announced they have hired a new Director of Business Development, Anne La Francis. Anne will be responsible for the development and implementation of strategic business plans and marketing/sales strategies. Horn Design is thrilled to have a knowledgeable and driven talent such as Anne on their side.

"Without a doubt, Anne will be a tremendous asset to our team, and the company looks forward to her strong leadership, experience, and long-term vision. With it being our 25th anniversary, this is the perfect time to bring on someone with Anne's experience to help us reach 25 more years of success," said Henry Horn, Principal of Horn Design.

Prior to her new position, Anne owned and operated FLR Marketing Group, a full-service marketing and communications firm specializing in marketing and PR strategies for the construction industry. At FLR Group, Anne directed and conceptualized innovative marketing and sales collateral, product designs, and sales presentations for various construction firms.

Throughout her many years of professional experience within the AEC industry, she has held memberships with the American Institute of Architects (AIA), Association of Subcontractors and Affiliates of Chicago (ASAC), the Building Owners and Managers Association of Chicago and Suburban Chicago (BOMA), the Home Builders Association of Greater Chicago (HBAGC), the Green Building Council (USGBC), and the Society of Marketing Professionals Services (SMPS).

About Horn Design
Since 1984, Horn Design (formerly known as Horn + Associates) has been providing highly-personalized, interior architectural design services to the Chicagoland and Midwest commercial real estate industry. Our goal is to understand every aspect of our client's workplace environment, company culture, and real estate objectives. We create design solutions that help clients increase productivity, improve employee retention, and boost business processes. Through collaboration and continuous communication, we deliver functional workspaces within limited budgets and time-frames. For more information on Horn Design, please visit us at www.Horn-Design.com.

For more information, please contact Jamie Horn at 312-943-8404 x 3015 or email jamie@h-a.com.