RICHMOND, Va., Oct. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Richmond integrated
communications firm Charles Ryan Associates (CRA) today announced that
Patrick M. Gallagher has been named its new president and CEO. CRA was
acquired earlier this week from founder Charles Ryan by a group of
investors led by Henry Harmon, president and CEO of Triana Energy.
"Securing Pat Gallagher as our chief executive is an important step in
moving CRA forward. Gallagher will manage the daily operation of the
company and implement an aggressive strategy to build on the firm's
outstanding reputation and market presence," Harmon explained.
Commenting on his appointment as CEO, Gallagher said, "The growth of
CRA's Richmond office and the firm's presence throughout the Mid-Atlantic
region are truly remarkable. I look forward to working with the group of
communications professionals at CRA to enhance the firm's accomplishments
while continuing the excellent services provided to clients."
"Gallagher's experience will help strengthen CRA's position in the
Virginia market and complement what we do every day in our Richmond
operation," said Caryn Durham, CRA senior vice president, Richmond. "His
high- profile work in global crisis situations and litigation
communications brings to our clients something we believe is unmatched in
the Richmond market. In addition to his work internationally, he has deep
roots in client work in northern Virginia."
With clients including General Motors, Dow Chemical, 3M and American
Electric Power, Gallagher is a 30-year communications veteran who has
worked nearly 20 years as a public relations/advertising firm executive. He
has represented clients in high-profile situations in more than 30 states
and several foreign countries.
CRA is an integrated marketing communications firm with specialties in
advertising, public relations, interactive technology and government
relations. Some of the firm's clients include the Nevada Commission on
Tourism, Affinion Loyalty Group, Virginians for Better Transportation, West
Virginia Lottery and the Associated General Contractors of Virginia. CRA
has offices in Richmond, Va.; Charleston, W.Va.; and Morgantown, W.Va.
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SOURCE Charles Ryan Associates
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CONTACT:
Caryn Durham, +1-804-237-1391 or Patrick M.
Gallagher, +1-304-549-0551, both of Charles Ryan Associates
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