Harry W. Hoover Jr.
Harry's 29-year communications career runs the gamut from journalism, government public information
and corporate communications to advertising and public relations agencies.
A 1976 graduate of UNC-Chapel Hill, Harry earned a BA in journalism with minors in both business and
political science. He began his career at Charlotte-based SIS Radio, owner of WAYS Radio and The
Weekly Newspapers.
He developed both print and broadcast journalism skills during his six-year stint there. He was an
anchor, reporter, sports color commentator, media critic and managing editor of WAYS all-news radio.
Next, he went to Mecklenburg County where he served three years as assistant director of public
information. Cameron Brown Mortgage recruited him to handle corporate communications duties,
including a name change to First Union Mortgage.
Then, he swerved into the agency business, with a three-year tour of duty at Barron & Whitesell PR.
His clients ranged from Coldwell Banker and First Federal of Charlotte to Bowles Hollowell Conner
Investment Bankers, and IRM Insurance.
Loeffler Ketchum Mountjoy, one of the nation's most creatively recognized advertising agencies,
hired Harry in 1990 to head up its PR division. Harry was an integral part of the new business team.
In his 11 years with LKM, Harry worked with clients that include First Commerce Bank, NC Division of
Tourism, Cargill Dow Polymers, Levolor blinds, Verbatim computer storage products, VELUX Skylights,
and Carolinas Associated General Contractors.
In 2001, Harry joined wife Terry in Hoover ink, which she founded in 1987. Today, his clients range
from consumer products to business-to-business.
Harry@hoover-ink.com
704-953-3406 (phone)
704-896-2760 (fax)
