Harry W. Hoover Jr.
Harry’s 25-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, now The Leader Newspaper.
He developed both print and broadcast journalism skills during his six-year stint there.
He was an anchor, reporter, sports color commentator, 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.
Harry@hoover-ink.com
704-953-3406 (phone)
704-896-2760 (fax)
