RICHMOND, Va. (January 10, 2012) – CRT/tanaka, an award-winning public relations and marketing firm known for creative solutions and workplace culture, today announced the hiring of Lauren Peretti as an assistant account executive in the agency’s Richmond office. Peretti will provide support for the agency’s Corporate Practice, working on such accounts as Sprint, Barnes & Noble College and Satmetrix Systems, Inc., as well as assist with business development and agency promotion efforts.

Prior to joining CRT/tanaka, Peretti served as an account coordinator for Think Communications in Pittsburgh, Pa., where she coordinated and developed strategic marketing communications campaigns for food and beverage, retail, healthcare and trade accounts, including Eat’n Park Restaurants, World of Wheels, Philips Respironics, Highmark and Matthews International. Her past experience includes three years at West Virginia University Eberly College of Arts and Sciences, where she covered media relations, developed editorial content and managed social media.

“We are delighted that Lauren has joined our Richmond staff,” said Scott Davila, vice president of CRT/tanaka’s Corporate/B2B Practice. “She brings with her broad education and experience in public relations, branding and marketing communications that will be valuable to our clients.”

Peretti received a master’s degree in integrated marketing communications and a bachelor’s degree in journalism from West Virginia University, where she concentrated her efforts on branding and public relations.

About CRT/tanaka                                  

CRT/tanaka is an award-winning public relations and marketing firm known for its whatcanbe^SM workplace culture and approach to business. Headquartered in Richmond, Va. and New York, with offices in Los Angeles, Washington, D.C. and Norfolk, Va., CRT/tanaka features four integrated specialties – Consumer, Health, Corporate and Interactive/Social Media. The agency has been recognized with more than 325 national and regional awards for its strategic counsel, creativity, workplace culture and community service. Clients include Air New Zealand, BISSELL Homecare Inc., Cambria Suites, Charles Schwab & Co., Council of Better Business Bureaus, the Federation of Quebec Maple Syrup Producers, Girl Scouts of the USA, Network Solutions, Sprint Nextel and Wines from Rioja (Spain). More information about CRT/tanaka is available at www.crt-tanaka.com.

• Pia Mara Finkell has been promoted from associate vice president to vice president in the agency’s Richmond office. Pia supports the agency’s Consumer Practice, working on accounts including Vibrant Rioja, the Federation of Quebec Maple Syrup Producers and other food and beverage clients.
• Sara Dunaj has been promoted from account executive to senior account executive in the agency’s Los Angeles office. Sara also supports the agency’s Consumer Practice, working on accounts including Air New Zealand and Cambria Suites.

About CRT/tanaka

CRT/tanaka is an award-winning public relations and marketing firm known for its whatcanbe^SM workplace culture and approach to business. Headquartered in Richmond, Va., and New York, with offices in Los Angeles, Washington, D.C. and Norfolk, Va., CRT/tanaka features five integrated specialties – Consumer, Health, Corporate, Interactive/Social Media and its Lewis & Neale food-only division. The agency has been recognized with more than 325 national and regional awards for its strategic counsel, creativity, workplace culture and community service. Clients include Air New Zealand, BISSELL Homecare Inc., Barnes & Noble College, Cambria Suites, Charles Schwab & Co., the Council for Responsible Nutrition, Council of Better Business Bureaus, the Federation of Quebec Maple Syrup Producers, Girl Scouts of the USA, Network Solutions, Sprint Nextel, and Wines from Rioja (Spain). More information about CRT/tanaka is available at www.crt-tanaka.com.   

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LOS ANGLES (July 18, 2011)

Rexroad replaces Marcy Walsh, a 15-year veteran of CRT/tanaka who has taken a senior management position in the agency’s New York office. Before Blaze, Rexroad held key leadership positions with Rogers Public Relations, Manning, Salvage & Lee, Rogers & Cowan and Edelman.

“Craig’s diverse, award-winning experience and his dedication to world-class client service will be invaluable in the continued expansion of our West Coast operations,” said Mark Raper, CRT/tanaka chairman and CEO.

Rexroad earned his bachelor’s degree in communications with a concentration in public relations from the University of the Pacific in Stockton, Calif. He also has earned many industry awards, including numerous Silver and Bronze Anvils from the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA). Rexroad also is a highly sought after public speaker.

“There are few times in life when you get an opportunity to be a part of something that is as positive and dynamic as this agency. I am looking forward to being able to contribute in any way I can and continue the standard that has been set in Los Angeles and in each of our offices,” Rexroad said.

About CRT/tanaka

CRT/tanaka is an award-winning public relations and marketing firm known for its whatcanbe^SM workplace culture and approach to business. Headquartered in Richmond, Va., and New York, with offices in Los Angeles, Washington, D.C. and Norfolk, Va., CRT/tanaka features five integrated specialties – Consumer, Health, Corporate, Interactive/Social Media and its Lewis & Neale food-only division. The agency has been recognized with more than 325 national and regional awards for its strategic counsel, creativity, workplace culture and community service. Clients include Air New Zealand, BISSELL Homecare Inc., Barnes & Noble College, Cambria Suites, Charles Schwab & Co., the Council for Responsible Nutrition, Council of Better Business Bureaus, the Federation of Quebec Maple Syrup Producers, Girl Scouts of the USA, Network Solutions, Sprint Nextel, and Wines from Rioja (Spain). More information about CRT/tanaka is available at www.crt-tanaka.com.

•  Joanne Tehrani has been hired as a senior account executive for Lewis & Neale, a division of CRT/tanaka, in the agency’s New York office. Joanne supports the agency’s Consumer Practice, working on accounts including U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC), Duda Farm Fresh Foods, Florida Sweet Corn Council and the Federation of Quebec Maple Syrup Producers.
•  Ginny Torok has been promoted from account coordinator to assistant account executive in the agency’s New York office. Ginny supports the agency’s Consumer Practice, working on accounts including Cambria Suites, Rioja and Avocados from Mexico.  
•  Bryan Crist has been promoted from account coordinator to assistant account executive in the agency’s Washington D.C. office. Bryan supports the agency’s Social/Interactive Practice, working on accounts including Network Solutions, The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), Cambria Suites, Prosciutto di Parma and Florida Super Sweet Corn.
• Ligaya Malones has been promoted from account coordinator to assistant account executive in the agency’s Los Angeles office. Ligaya supports the agency’s Consumer Practice, working on accounts including ZeroWater, Viviscal, Air New Zealand and Avocados from Mexico.
• Darby Brignac has been promoted from account coordinator to assistant account executive in the agency’s Norfolk office. Darby supports the agency’s Health Practice, working on accounts including Federation of Quebec Maple Syrup Producers, Sage and the American Physical Therapy Association.

About CRT/tanaka  

CRT/tanaka is an award-winning public relations and marketing firm known for its whatcanbe^SM workplace culture and approach to business. Headquartered in Richmond, Va., and New York, with offices in Los Angeles, Washington, D.C. and Norfolk, Va., CRT/tanaka features four integrated specialties – Consumer, Health, Corporate and Interactive/Social Media. The agency has been recognized with more than 300 national and regional awards for its strategic counsel, creativity, workplace culture and community service. Clients include Air New Zealand, BISSELL Homecare Inc., Cambria Suites, Charles Schwab & Co., Council for Responsible Nutrition, Council of Better Business Bureaus, Del Monte Fresh Produce, the Federation of Quebec Maple Syrup Producers, Girl Scouts of the USA, Network Solutions, Sprint Nextel and Wines from Rioja (Spain). More information about CRT/tanaka is available at www.crt-tanaka.com.