CHICAGO, IL.- The Art Institute of Chicago announced the appointment of Gordon Montgomery as Vice President of Marketing and Public Affairs, on January 3, 2012 . Montgomery leads a team of more than 50 people that together manages the museum’s programs in marketing, public affairs, communications, graphics, and membership. Montgomery brings a wealth of marketing and advertising experience gained from working with a variety of companies–from start-ups to multinational corporations–to a position charged with building new audiences and ensuring that the museum’s outreach efforts are consistent with the organization’s mission and evolving strategic vision. “We are very excited to welcome Gordon Montgomery to the museum,” said David Thurm, Chief Operating Officer of the Art Institute. “He has exactly the kind of experience we are seeking: a long and extremely effective history with a premier advertising and marketing agency; the f