MEET THE TEAM

INTEGRITY, KINDNESS, HUMOR AND ADDED VALUE

Jim Houck

Owner/President

Jim Houck is an accomplished B2B public relations professional, copywriter and digital marketer with 25+ years of experience in agency, corporate and non-profit marketing environments.

Northeast Ohio born and raised, Houck resides with his wife and blended family of six in Boardman, Ohio, and also maintains an office in Boardman. When he’s not working on client projects you can likely find Jim at a CrossFit class, a local dining establishment or at one of his kids’ extracurricular events.

He serves in officer roles on the boards of directors for Potential Development School for Children with Autism and Friends of Fellows Riverside Gardens, and volunteers at St. Rose School in Girard.

Amy Hudzik

Account Executive

Amy Hudzik joined Houck Agency in February 2023 with extensive copywriting experience from more than 15 years in local TV news. She also spent six years as a national sales assistant in TV.

Hudzik has a zest for storytelling and is always searching for gold nuggets in client projects. Born and raised in Salem, Ohio, Hudzik is a YSU graduate and lives in Austintown with her husband and pet English bulldog.

Outside of work, Amy spends time weightlifting, doing yoga, walking in nature, cooking, reading, spending time with family and friends, along with helping the community however she can.

Kayla Polansky

Account Assistant

Kayla Polansky joined Houck Agency in January 2025, bringing valuable experience in content marketing and social media management. She is always excited to explore new opportunities, loves learning about different industries, and enjoys finding creative ways to use her skills in marketing.

A native of Olmsted Falls, Polansky now calls Boardman home. She is a proud graduate of Kent State University, where she cultivated her expertise in digital media and communication.

Outside of work, she enjoys discovering local eateries, thrifting unique finds, weightlifting, skiing, and spending quality time with friends and family.