Presidentshea@hoffmannmurtaugh.com
Shea has over 15 years of experience buying and selling media nationwide. A 1994 Duquesne University graduate, she majored in advertising with a minor in psychology. She sharpened her professional skills by selling advertisements for a local magazine and Gateway Newspapers, now owned by Trib Media. Later, Shea broke into radio media as an account executive at Clear Channel Radio, where she had tremendous success at achieving targeted results for her direct clients.
With her diverse portfolio and media expertise in hand, Shea struck out on her own and launched Hoffmann Murtaugh Advertising in 2004. Today, this business venture has grown into one of the leading media buying agencies in the region. As president, Shea oversees the company’s day-to-day operations as well as developing its strategic direction and expanding its customer base. She is also the company’s lead Media Buyer.
Born and raised in the Pittsburgh area, Shea remains connected to her region and greatly enjoys giving back to the community. She has been a board member for the Education Committee of the Media Association of Pittsburgh. As a current member of the Communications Board of the Pittsburgh Airport Area Chamber of Commerce, Shea is also serving on its 2009 Wine & Dine Event committee. Through her efforts as a team captain for the Pittsburgh Leukemia and Lymphoma Society's 2008 Light the Night Walk, Hoffmann Murtaugh was in the Top 20 Teams to raise money. Shea is now on the Executive Committee for the 2009 Light the Night Walk.
In the fall of 2009, Shea will be on the planning committee for the 2010 Heart Ball. The Heart Ball is in its 21st year. In addition to providing an exciting night of glitz and glamour, the Heart Ball has become the Allegheny Division’s largest fundraising event.
She currently lives in Moon Township with her husband Jim.