CMI Media Group has promoted company vet Melissa Barnhart to the post of chief client officer. Previously EVP, group client director, Barnhart will head up the organization’s new customer excellence group.

“We are known for excellence in client service, largely because of the impact Melissa has had in her many years with us, leading top healthcare accounts and mentoring her colleagues,” said CMI Media Group CEO and president Dr. Susan Dorfman in a statement. “Her leadership and vision will help us maintain the highest standards as we continue our upward trajectory of growth.”