McCann Gets New Chief: Former Bozell Exec Takes Helm in S.F.

After 20 years under the direction of the same chief, McCann-Erickson/San Francisco has named a new executive vice president/general manager to take the helm of its San Francisco office.
Ronald J. Benza, 40, will assume his post July 20, replacing Jack Tormey, whose planned retirement originated the search for a new gm about a year ago. Tormey, 63, who joined McCann in 1964, will stay on as executive vp/area director for an undetermined time to help in the transition.
Benza, who will oversee a list of clients including Del Monte Foods, Wells Fargo Bank and Safeway for the $146-million agency, will not assume Tormey’s responsibilities as head of all McCann’s Western offices.