Marketing exec purchases her first company

ODESSA — Kelly McKnight-Goelz, CEO of KMG Marketing, is taking her strategic marketing skills to a new level through her purchase of ABCO Graphics & Printing.

Odessa-based ABCO will continue its current services, which include graphic design, direct marketing and mailing, promotional products, banners and signage, a statement says. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

McKnight-Goelz has also added a strategic marketing consultancy to help improve product offerings and develop the brand. She takes over as the company's CEO.

McKnight-Goelz has more than 25 years of experience leading and growing organizations in the medical device, pharmaceutical, nutraceutical and publishing sectors. She has been accepted into the CEO Council of Tampa Bay.