Kyri Jacobs, president of Bonnie Heneson Communications (BHC), was named president of the Howard County Police Foundation board of directors. The Howard County Police Foundation works with the police department and community to fund projects not possible under the county budget.

Jacobs has spent nearly 25 years as a communications, public relations, advertising, media and marketing professional, leading major campaigns for some of BHC’s largest clients. As an agency principal, she is integral in the company and has managed agency operations for 15 years. She continues to play a hands-on role for clients, serving as a strategic counselor and advising BHC senior managers on development and implementation of communications, advertising and marketing plans.

She is past chair of the boards for Leadership Howard County and HC DrugFree. In addition, Jacobs is a member and past president of the Maryland Society of Healthcare Strategy and Market Development. Among her honors, Jacobs joined The Daily Record’s Circle of Excellence, a distinction earned by being named one of Maryland’s Top 100 Women three times.

Prior to joining BHC, Jacobs worked for the Pennsylvania-based Ohio Valley General Hospital. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in English writing from the University of Pittsburgh. She lives in North Laurel.

Bonnie Heneson Communications (BHC) is a full-service marketing communications agency with offices in Columbia and Owings Mills, Maryland. BHC specializes in advertising, marketing, publications, special events, public relations, web communications, social media and graphic design services, primarily for health care, educational, religious and service-oriented clients. (www.bonnieheneson.com)