Wilton, NH - PEP Direct is pleased to announce the hiring of Corinne Biggs as Senior Vice President of Strategic Development.  In her new role, she will work with PEP Direct's clients in establishing successful fundraising strategies.  Corinne brings 26 years of experience specializing in bringing data-driven strategic direction to her accounts by integrating offline, online, telemarketing, and database initiatives.

"We are excited to add a person with Corinne's experience to our team," states Sam Blackford, President and CEO at PEP Direct.  "We were familiar with her and her talents in the nonprofit industry for many years.  Her proven ability to manage integrated fundraising programs for numerous charities will strengthen our portfolio of services for our growing client base."

Prior to joining PEP, Corinne served as Vice President of Account Services at Amergent.  There, she directed a team responsible for WNET Channel 13 as well as a number of health-related and religious charities.  Previously, Corinne spent 5 years at Newport Creative Communications where she led a business unit that included among its accounts:  Catholic Charities, Hope School for Children, Community Servings and Muscular Dystrophy Association.  Corinne began her career at Epsilon where she grew to a Senior Director Position managing an account staff of 12.  She oversaw account relationships with many clients which include:  American Diabetes Association, Leukemia Society of America, Catholic Relief Services, WTTW Public TV, Paralyzed Veterans of America and the Archdiocese of Boston.

In addition to her professional role as fundraiser, Corinne has served as a board member and Development Committee chairperson for the John F. Kennedy Social Service Center in Boston, MA, and Action for Boston Community Development - the city's anti-poverty agency.