Contact
(518) 360-7450 (cell)
phook@mariacollege.edu
Paul Hook has a history of team building. A tri-decade agency veteran and decorated marketer, Paul has led business development and marketing efforts for four regional creative and marketing firms. Playing an integral role in growing internal teams and ensuring client retention, Paul has worked with some of the state’s top technology, economic development, and higher education organizations. He has been heavily involved in promoting the region for technology and semiconductor development, including working with numerous economic development agencies to help recruit a chip fabrication plant to Tech Valley.
In the field of higher education, Paul has worked on a variety of marketing and branding initiatives for regional institutions including Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences; Hudson Valley Community College; College of Saint Rose; University at Albany, SUNY; Columbia Greene Community College; and the most recent rebranding efforts for Russell Sage College in 2019 and Maria College in 2023.
No stranger to events, Paul enjoys all forms of networking, including industry events, community service, and client benefits. He serves on numerous boards and committees and is always willing to engage his expansive network of contacts to move initiatives forward. To remain in touch with his network during the COVID-19 crisis, Paul formed Our Hour, a twice-weekly virtual happy and coffee hour. In addition, he was recognized for his work and community efforts by the Albany Business Review as a 40 under 40 recipient in 2005.