Meriden, CT — July 29, 2013

BL Companies, Inc. announced today that Heather Halotek has joined the company as Director of Marketing & Corporate Communications. BL Companies, Inc. is an employee-owned, multi-disciplinary architecture, engineering, environmental and land surveying firm providing services to public and private clients in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic.
As Director of Marketing and Corporate Communications, Heather will oversee and direct the company’s marketing, communications, advertising and public relations as well as competitive intelligence and client-focused market positioning.

Prior to joining BL Companies, Inc., Heather worked at UIL Holdings Corporation, parent company of United Illuminating, Southern Connecticut Gas and Connecticut Natural Gas, where she had been since 1995. During that time she was the manager of marketing and public affairs, a key member of their top management team and led the repositioning and rebranding of their product offerings throughout various mergers and utility expansion cycles.

“Heather emerged as the leading candidate with strong experience in marketing and communication strategy,” said Carolyn Stanworth, BL Companies President and Chief Executive Officer. “She has a wealth of knowledge and a tremendous amount of energy. Her talents are sure to be a tremendous asset to BL Companies as we continue to grow and expand our geographic presence to serve our clients’ needs.”

Heather received a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Brooklyn College and is an alumnus of The Hartford Business Journals 2007 class of 40 under 40 recognized professionals.