Simonton Windows has hired Laura McCoy to serve as its coastal PR coordinator. She will be responsible for coordinating PR for the company's coastal products, arranging trade shows, conferences and other coastal events. She has 16 years of marketing experience.

"We were fortunate to have found someone with Laura's experience in the business," said Carrie Nesselrode, director of promotions. "Her professionalism and her ability to multi-task quickly have made her indispensable to us."