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Orion Strategies continues to grow with two new hires

Erica Martin, left, and Brooke Dillow
Erica Martin, left, and Brooke Dillow

Charleston, W.Va. — Orion Strategies, a multi-state strategic communications firm, continues to grow as it adds expertise to both its Shenandoah Valley and Charleston, West Virginia offices.

Brooke Dillow, a Shepherd University graduate and Martinsburg native, joins the company’s Shenandoah Valley team as an Associate.  Dillow comes to Orion Strategies with a background built on extensive experience in banking and government contracting.

“I’m thrilled to become a member of the Orion team,” Dillow said. “My dedication to helping others is a standard I live by, and I look forward to applying this quality to the work I perform with the company.”

In Charleston, Erica Martin joins the firm as Finance and Human Resources Manager. Martin graduated from Strayer University in 2018 with a degree in accounting. She brings several years of experience in accounting, contract management, and financial reporting.

“Brooke and Erica are wonderful additions to our staff as we continue to grow to deliver for our client base,” remarked Curtis Wilkerson, Orion Strategies’ chief executive officer. “Both bring experience and knowledge that will help us continue to meet and exceed the needs of our continually expanding footprint.”

Founded in 2006, Orion Strategies has offices across the region in Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia, and in Washington, D.C.  It services a variety of clients across industries through public relations, polling, grassroots advocacy, community outreach, research, and creative services. 

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