Goodspeed & Associates, Inc. has promoted Patrick Bennett to the newly created position of design director. Formerly a designer with the company, Patrick will be responsible for the daily overseeing of all creative work. Before joining Goodspeed over a year ago, Patrick held a variety of creative positions in graphic design, Web design and consulting for several magazines and cultural institutions, such as ESQUIRE, VANITY FAIR and Dia Center for the Arts. "Patrick has proved an invaluable asset for our rapidly growing company," said agency owner Bill Goodspeed. "An accomplished art director and Web designer, Patrick constantly uses his multifaceted talents to create new ways of communication for our clients. As we take on increasingly challenging creative projects, Patrick will make sure that we keep producing equally creative and innovative work." Established in 1983, Goodspeed & Associates, Inc. is a full-service advertising and design firm specializing in sports, entertainment and Web design.