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2010 PR Hall of Fame: Lou Rena Hammond

November 30th, 2010 by

Lou Rena Hammond, Chairman/Founder, Lou Hammond & Associates Lou Rena Hammond has transformed a three-employee, three-client company into an award-winning, independent marketing communications agency with 40 employees and more than 40 prestigious travel, home decor,… Continued

2010 PR Hall of Fame: Diane Gage Lofgren

November 30th, 2010 by

Diane Gage Lofgren, SVP, Brand Strategy, Communications and Public Relations, Kaiser Permanente Through academic, professional, industry and community successes, Diane Gage Lofgren embodies a rare combination of inspired strategist and engaged leader. At Kaiser Permanente,… Continued

2010 15-to-Watch (Corporate/Nonprofit): Megan Wright

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Megan Wright Communications Representative, Oncor Electric Delivery Handling everything from on-camera crisis communications to conceiving and implementing high-profile, massive budget projects for a utility provider to 7 million people, Megan Wright is a pioneer in… Continued

2010 15-to-Watch (Corporate/Nonprofit): Bethridge Toovell

November 30th, 2010 by

Bethridge Toovell Director, Communications, Rodale Since joining Prevention in 2009, Bethridge Toovell and her team have already driven over 6 billion media impression through over 2,000 placements on national TV, print and online outlets. For… Continued

2010 15-to-Watch (Corporate/Nonprofit): Justin Lyons

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Justin Lyons Coordinator, Community Relations, National Basketball Association Justin Lyons is an accomplished handler of strategic partnerships and a tireless communicator. His role in the NBA’s Basketball without Borders program included launching major outreach projects… Continued

2010 15-to-Watch (Corporate/Nonprofit): John Trybus

November 30th, 2010 by

John Trybus Manager of Public Relations & Tour Advance, Office of the Founder – Global, The Jane Goodall Institute In a mere two-and-a-half years, John Trybus has ascended from being an intern at the National… Continued

2010 15-to-Watch (Corporate/Nonprofit): Nathaniel Reagan

November 30th, 2010 by

Nathaniel Reagan Social Media Associate, WCG Company A well-rounded practitioner and the embodiment of both modern and future communications practices, Nathaniel Reagan has quickly become a leading social media strategist in the healthcare industry. Over… Continued

2010 15-to-Watch (Corporate/Nonprofit): Scott Larrivee

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Scott Larrivee Director of Corporate Communications, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield A budding leader with an ability to successfully juggle several priorities, Scott Larrivee maintains the extreme flexibility necessary to respond to breaking issues at… Continued

2010 15-to-Watch (Corporate/Nonprofit): Ashley Pettit

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Ashley Pettit Public Relations Specialist, Southwest Airlines Company Ashley Pettit specializes in going beyond the buzz to measure the impact of the Southwest Airlines communication team’s efforts, giving concrete evidence on how the communication function… Continued

2010 15-to-Watch (Corporate/Nonprofit): Melissa Perlman

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Melissa Perlman Manager, Public Relations, Office Depot No one embodies Office Depot’s Taking Care of Business maxim more than Melissa Perlman. As part of Office Depot’s corporate dedication to environmental sustainability, Perlman produced several campaigns… Continued