Alumni

AD/PR Network

The Advertising/Public Relations Network is chartered by the College of Communications Alumni Society and focuses on the networking of alumni and professionals in the fields of advertising, public relations, community relations and marketing. The group serves as a resource for the College of Communications with the Department of Advertising/Public Relations having input and final approval of all activities and programs of the APG.

  • Provide support to the Department, College and University;
  • Implement and maintain a mentoring relationship;
  • Establish a regular program of seminars involving alumni guest speakers;
  • Work with PRSSA and the Ad Club to establish communications and beneficial programs;
  • Promote enhanced communication and provide a formal system for networking among alumni, businesses and students;
  • Develop a password protected web-based system for students and alumni that will facilitate career development, networking, job placement and job recruitment;
  • Provide and enhance student internship and career opportunities;
  • Establish opportunities for regular and ongoing student tours and visits at alumni businesses;
  • Encourage the contribution of funds for academic scholarships and activities for students in the Adv/PR Program;
  • Honor and award individuals for outstanding achievements through the APG.

Board of Directors

President

BJ Ramos (’94 MA MassComm)
Specialist Leader, Deloitte Consulting LLP
ramosbj@yahoo.com

Vice President

William Epstein ('69 Journ)
Director of Communications / United Food & Commercial Workers, Local #1776
bepstein@ufcw1776.org

Secretary

Becky Andrews Peeling ('79 Journ)
Assistant Vice President, University Relations and Marketing / Palm Beach Atlantic University
bapeeling@aol.com

Members

  • Rachel Bornak ('05 PR)
    Manager, Global Brand Public Relations / Hilton Hotel and Resort
    rachelbornak@gmail.com
  • Lauren Burrell, Student Liaison
    Student at Penn State, Manager of Campus Representatives for Boundless Online Textbook Company
    eb5275@psu.edu
  • Zach Dugan, Student Liaison,
    Student at Penn State, Executive Director, Happy Valley Communications
    zfd5003@psu.edu
  • Ellyn Fisher ('99 Journ)
    Vice President, Public Relations and Social Media / The Advertising Council
    efisher@adcouncil.org
  • Richard Frank ('94 English)
    Marketing Creative Director / AccuWeather
    rmfrank@verizon.net
  • Adam LaMarca ('08 Journ)
    Account Executive / 24/7 Real Media
    adam.lamarca@gmail.com
  • Alyssa Miller ('09 Adv)
    Search Account Manager / IMPAQT
    alyssa1227@gmail.com
  • Richard Rapp ('79 Adv)
    Founder and President / Altamira
    rrapp@thinkaltamira.com
  • Samuel Rogers ('81 Journ)
    Vice President/Market Manager / Cumulus Media; Vice President of Political/Platform Sales / Cumulus Broadcasting
    sr6959@aol.com
  • Jill Schnitt ('09 PR)
    Senior Account Executive / [d] theory media
    jill.schnitt@gmail.com
  • John Wagner ('58 Adv)
    President & CEO / The Wagner Group
    john.wagner6@att.net

Page last updated: December 18, 2012