
Francis Marie Capestany Hewitt
Chief Marketing Officer
Francis Marie Hewitt, founder and owner of FHI Marketing Consultants, is a respected, energetic, and highly-creative entrepreneur. Her credentials serve her well as a dedicated and proficient business woman serving her community. Her customers benefit from her “the customer always comes first” philosophy. Francis’ knowledge in the print and corporate communications arenas leverages FHI Marketing Consultants to the demographic of ‘unmet’ market needs, staying ahead of the curve.
FHI Marketing Consultants, a marketing, education and consulting company, was founded by Francis in 1999. As a bi-lingual, (Spanish/English), Francis offers all services in Spanish, educating and serving this demographic in the diverse array of services offered.
In 2008, Francis founded GNON, (Girls’ Night Out Networking) in the Tri-Valley. GNON caters only to women as a professional networking venue which began with 10 members and has since grown to over 800. These numbers serve as a testament to Francis and her kind of self-motivated, entrepreneurial spirit. She combines the art of networking with the discipline of a fun atmosphere; creating a successful dynamic.
With a BA and MA in Public Administration, Francis has climbed a pinnacle of leadership to bring an expected level of expertise to her audience. Developing marketing strategies and campaigns, product branding and product launches, she cultivates relationships gaining the trust and friendship of her clients; crowning her many accomplishments.
Francis became a ‘staple’ in her community of Pleasanton, CA, as Event Coordinator for the Pleasanton Downtown Association from 1999 to 2006. Utilizing her vision to bring visitors to the downtown area, Frances developed an unprecedented marketing plan in print and online in support of and to execute major events in the city which included: Concerts in the Park; Downtown Street Parties; Wine Strolls and Historical Walking Tours.
Francis lives in the Tri Valley with her husband Don, a high-tech professional who was transferred from the Northwest. Francis is a valued member of the Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce, Pleasanton Sister City Association, Pleasanton-Livermore Elks Club and is a current Board Member for the Museum on Main Street. Francis has also served as Vice Chair of Marketing for the Stanford Health Care - ValleyCare Charitable Foundation.
Chief Marketing Officer
Francis Marie Hewitt, founder and owner of FHI Marketing Consultants, is a respected, energetic, and highly-creative entrepreneur. Her credentials serve her well as a dedicated and proficient business woman serving her community. Her customers benefit from her “the customer always comes first” philosophy. Francis’ knowledge in the print and corporate communications arenas leverages FHI Marketing Consultants to the demographic of ‘unmet’ market needs, staying ahead of the curve.
FHI Marketing Consultants, a marketing, education and consulting company, was founded by Francis in 1999. As a bi-lingual, (Spanish/English), Francis offers all services in Spanish, educating and serving this demographic in the diverse array of services offered.
In 2008, Francis founded GNON, (Girls’ Night Out Networking) in the Tri-Valley. GNON caters only to women as a professional networking venue which began with 10 members and has since grown to over 800. These numbers serve as a testament to Francis and her kind of self-motivated, entrepreneurial spirit. She combines the art of networking with the discipline of a fun atmosphere; creating a successful dynamic.
With a BA and MA in Public Administration, Francis has climbed a pinnacle of leadership to bring an expected level of expertise to her audience. Developing marketing strategies and campaigns, product branding and product launches, she cultivates relationships gaining the trust and friendship of her clients; crowning her many accomplishments.
Francis became a ‘staple’ in her community of Pleasanton, CA, as Event Coordinator for the Pleasanton Downtown Association from 1999 to 2006. Utilizing her vision to bring visitors to the downtown area, Frances developed an unprecedented marketing plan in print and online in support of and to execute major events in the city which included: Concerts in the Park; Downtown Street Parties; Wine Strolls and Historical Walking Tours.
Francis lives in the Tri Valley with her husband Don, a high-tech professional who was transferred from the Northwest. Francis is a valued member of the Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce, Pleasanton Sister City Association, Pleasanton-Livermore Elks Club and is a current Board Member for the Museum on Main Street. Francis has also served as Vice Chair of Marketing for the Stanford Health Care - ValleyCare Charitable Foundation.