Guthrie/Mayes has hired Scottie Ellis as an assistant account manager. She brings experience from all ends of the communications spectrum, including traditional media relations, consumer marketing, social media, event planning and more.

Scottie previously worked for the Kentucky Travel Industry Association (KTIA) where she handled media relations, oversaw all communication mechanics including website and social media and was actively involved in event planning and implementation.

Scottie earned a Bachelor of Arts in public relations with a minor in sales from Western Kentucky University (WKU). During this time, she also served as an intern for Peppercom in New York; Dye, Van Mol and Lawrence in Nashville;  and Imagewest in Bowling Green, Ky. While at WKU she was actively involved in the Public Relations Student Society of America and was a Diplomat for the School of Journalism and Broadcasting.

Scottie is an active member of the Public Relations Society of America.