Business Announcement
For Immediate Release January 16, 2009
The Northeast Wisconsin Chapter of Public Relations Society of America (PRSA – Northeast Wisconsin Chapter) has announced their officers for 2009. Adam Hardy, president (United Way) Kristin Bouchard, president-elect Ann Towers, secretary Roz Barker, treasurer Rachel Lom, director-at-large Kate Eastman, director-at-large
Continuing in office: Nadia Farr, immediate past president Krissy Behnke, director-at-large Committee chairpersons were also selected for 2009. Committee assignments include: Janet Bonkowski, APR, accreditation chair Kelli Karpinski, programming co-chair Wendy Witczak, programming co-chair Erin Elliot, membership chair Marilyn Bazett-Jones, website chair Sherri Valitchka, publicity chair Cassie Herrmann, communication chair For more information about PRSA – Northeast Wisconsin chapter, visit www.prsanewis.org. ______________ President: Adam Hardy joined our chapter in 2006 and has been active ever since. He has served as chapter treasurer and president-elect and takes over the presidential role in 2009. Adam is a Communications Manager with the Brown County United Way. President-Elect: Kristin Bouchard is taking her second lap in the world of PRSA leadership. A past treasurer, programming chair and president of our chapter, Kristin will be leading the charge again in 2010. Kristin is a charter member of our chapter and a PR Specialist with Prevea Health.
Secretary: Chapter newcomer Anne Towers is jumping right into the world of PR! A spring graduate from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Anne landed her first job at Jewelers Mutual this summer and has agreed to give back to her profession as our new chapter secretary. Treasurer: A member of our chapter for several years, Roz Barker is always ready and willing to roll up her sleeves and get to work. She is currently working on several chapter membership projects, and in January will take over the books for our group. Roz is employed at Schenck Business Solutions as a Business Development Specialist. Director-At-Large: The chapter is thrilled to welcome Rachel Lom and Katie Eastman as new members of the board of directors. Rachel has been an active member since 2003 and owns her own business, Write Image; Katie Eastman is a Marketing Coordinator for STS and has been a chapter member for more than 2 years. In their new roles, they will provide general counsel and support to the Board. ###
Northeast Wisconsin Chapter of PRSA is one of 116 PRSA chapters nationwide with nearly 20,000 members, making PRSA the world’s largest organization for public relations professionals. The PRSANortheast Wisconsin Chapter is dedicated to advancing, strengthening and unifying the profession of public relations. For more information about PRSA Northeast Wisconsin chapter, visit the web site www.prsanewis.org.
Media Contact: Sherri Valitchka Publicity Chair Northeast Wisconsin Chapter of PRSA (920) 436-9561 sherri.valitchka@greenbayymca.org