2008-10-07 18:45:01 -

www.104west.com - 104 West Partners, a strategic communications firm specializing in innovative technology companies, is pleased to announce the promotion of Courtney Walsh to account manager and to welcome the newest member of its team, Kim Schloss, to its growing public relations firm.

In her new role as account manager, Walsh will serve as a

day-to-day contact with clients to manage ongoing communications programs. She previously held the position of account executive with the firm. Prior to joining 104 West Partners, Walsh served as the PR coordinator for an enterprise Internet security and networking software firm. She has also worked as an assignment editor at the Los Angeles Bureau of CNN, a reporter for public radio and a general news intern and Web content writer at the Denver NBC affiliate, KUSA.

Bringing a variety of communications, event planning, technology and new media experience to the firm, Kim Schloss will assume the role of account associate where she will be responsible for supporting and implementing public relations strategies on behalf of agency clients. Schloss previously worked at EchoStar and also garnered experience at the University of Denver's Daniels College of Business.

"Both Courtney and Kim bring a diverse set of experience to their respective positions," said Kathryn Marshall, partner and chief operating officer at 104 West Partners. "With these new roles, we are enhancing the depth of our firm and aligning our teams in a way that will provide stronger client support."

About 104 West Partners

Founded in 2003, 104 West Partners is a strategic communications firm with offices in Denver and Seattle. The firm specializes in working with innovative companies to successfully launch a new business, refine existing market positioning, introduce a new technology or product, enter into new markets, or promote the next great idea by leveraging public relations, analyst relations and other communications services. 104 West has been instrumental in launching critical technology categories, including antispyware software and mobile games, among others. 104 West clients are funded by some of the most respected venture capital firms in the world, including Kleiner, Perkins, Sequoia Capital, Sutter Hill Ventures, Accel Partners, Sequel Ventures, Mayfield and Technology Crossover Ventures. For more information, please visit www.104west.com or 104 West on Facebook.

104 West Partners
Elaine Schoch, 720-407-6064
elaine.schoch@104west.com