Profile/ Principal

Beverly Petercheff Smith is the Founder and Principal of BKS Communications. Smith has over twenty-five years of marketing, advertising, event planning and public relation experience and has worked with major local, regional and national companies. From private owners to not-for-profit organizations, Beverly has a long-standing and loyal reputation for the clients she represents.

Ms. Smith is a 1981 graduate of Ball State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in public relations and journalism.  Smith has worked with clients such as: Ruth’s Chris Steak House; Sky Zone; Sahm’s Restaurants & Catering; adidas America, The Kroger Company; Saxony Development; Simon Property Group; Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Delta Faucet; The Westin Hotel/Starwood Hotels; Indiana Children’s Wish Fund; Kite Corporation and several local and national advertising agencies.

From planning elaborate special events to working closely with the CEO’s, Smith has a high energy level, is enthusiastic about her projects and has an enormous amount of credibility within the advertising and public relations industry.

Smith has been the public relations director for Hyatt Regency Indianapolis, The Indianapolis Zoo and Duke Associates. She has volunteered her time and held executive positions for organizations such as: IABC (International American Business Communicators); Advertising Club of Indianapolis; Indianapolis Zoo Guild; The Balkan Society Festival; Indianapolis Downtown Inc.; Indianapolis Public Schools’ Big Apple Ball; St. Stephen’s Orthodox Church; The International Wine Festival and Tri Delta Alumni Sorority.