Richard "Dick" Young retires after 42 years with Ayres Kahler

Richard "Dick" Young, chairman and CEO of advertising agency Ayres Kahler, will retire from his current position effective June 30. He will remain with the firm on a part time basis in a new capacity as executive director, Community Affairs. In this new role, Dick will represent the agency in working with area non-profit organizations.

Concurrent with Young's retirement, the agency also announced a new program designed to provide marketing and promotional services to area non-profit organizations through the Richard and Ruthann Young Community Enhancement Initiative.

"The success of our agency was enhanced by Dick's passion for this industry and his recognition of the importance of community involvement," said Mick Sibbel, president of Ayres Kahler. "The Richard and Ruthann Young Community Enhancement Initiative is a fitting way for our agency to continue supporting Lincoln and also honor a couple who have done so much for this city."

Area organizations will be invited to submit applications to receive up to $10,000 grants for professional advertising,, marketing and public relations services designed to create community service and awareness campaigns. These activities will be targeted to organizations with headquarters or affiliate offices in the Lincoln area. The first grants are expected to be awarded by September 2004.

Ayres Kahler is an advertising and public relations firm with offices in Omaha and Lincoln, Neb. The agency guides emerging and existing brands for a diverse roster of local, regional and national companies. For more information, visit www.ayreskahler.com.

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