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# Maryland News: Mayer Named Partner at SPM in Annapolis; Under Armour Ousts Two Sports Marketing Executives
- URL: https://capitolcommunicator.com/maryland-news-mayer-named-partner-at-spm-in-annapolis-under-armour-ousts-two-sports-marketing-executives/
- Published: 2018-12-16T12:57:51.000Z
- Updated: 2019-05-30T16:51:47.000Z
- Author: Jeffrey Davis
- Tags: Agency, Communications, #Import 2026-10-08 18:49

**Douglass V. Mayer, who spent the last four years as the top communications strategist for Maryland Governor Larry Hogan, is joining the Annapolis-based firm of Hogan’s media consultant**. Strategic Partners & Media (SPM) announced that Mayer, who previously worked as communications director to **Nikki Haley** (R) when she was governor of South Carolina, will become a partner at the strategic communications and full-service advertising firm. In a news release, the firm said Mayer will be focused on business development and expanding the strategic communication services offered by SPM, including non-political/corporate clients.

“I have known and worked with Doug for more than a decade and can attest to both his incredible work ethic as well as his communications and media expertise,” said founding partner **Russ Schriefer**. “Doug and I most recently worked together on Governor Hogan’s reelection campaign where his strategic decision-making ability and press management skills were critical in helping the governor secure a historic victory. We are dedicated to providing the best services possible and Doug’s addition is further proof of our successful growth and commitment to exceeding the needs of our clients.”

**The Wall Street Journal reported that Under Armour ousted two sports-marketing executives** who were longtime associates of CEO **Kevin Plank**, following an internal review of their department’s spending. **Ryan Kuehl**, senior vice president of global sports marketing, and **Walker Jones**, senior director of sports marketing, were both removed from their roles, [according to The Wall Street Journal report](https://www.wsj.com/articles/under-armour-ousts-two-executives-after-review-of-expenses-1544473658?mod=searchresults&page=1&pos=1&ref=capitolcommunicator.com). Sources told The Wall Street Journal that the company’s management questioned the way the two men had been running the sports-marketing department and whether some of their spending was appropriate. “Per company policy, we do not comment on specific personnel matters,” an Under Armour spokeswoman said.