Hudson Pitts

Hudson Pitts, II, M.Sci. has a diverse range of work experience. Hudson started their career as a Marketing Intern at American 1 Credit Union, where they participated in community outreach events and developed internal communications campaigns. Hudson then worked as a Market Research Intern at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, conducting quantitative studies and facilitating internal surveys. Following that, they joined GTB as a Marketing Analyst, specializing in digital analytics and providing strategic counsel for Lincoln Automotive Financial Services' brand awareness and product launch campaigns. Hudson then transitioned into the field of public relations, working at Quinn PR as an Assistant Account Executive, Account Executive, and Senior Account Executive. In these roles, they led and executed PR and communications strategies for various clients in the commercial real estate, food and beverage, and retail industries. Notable achievements include securing placements in major publications, such as The Wall Street Journal and Bloomberg, and ghost-authoring an op-ed for the CEO of a leading retail tech platform. Hudson then joined RF|Binder as an Associate Director, where they developed and led corporate communications and media strategies for clients in the corporate education, professional assessment, and cannabis sectors. Hudson'sresponsibilities included building comprehensive communications programs, securing coverage in top-tier media outlets, and providing client counsel. Most recently, Hudson worked at Rubenstein as an Associate Vice President, specializing in communications and media strategies for clients in the commercial real estate sector. Hudson'srole involved daily account management, content creation, media relations, social media strategy, and client advising. Notably, they led the communications and media campaign for a global life sciences real estate developer's flagship campus launch. Currently, Hudson is employed as the Communications & Media Manager at CBRE Investment Management, where they have successfully secured coverage for investment strategies in key publications, resulting in new business interest for the company. Hudson holds a Master of Science degree and has demonstrated expertise in various aspects of communications, media relations, and marketing.

Hudson Pitts, II, M.Sci. began their education journey at Jackson College from 2005 to 2008, where they obtained an Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree. Hudson then continued their studies at Spring Arbor University from 2008 to 2012, earning a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree with a focus on Marketing. Hudson further pursued their academic goals at Michigan State University in 2013, completing a Master of Science (M.S.) degree specializing in Marketing Research.