The Lake County Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association (FPRA) installed local leaders to its 2021-22 Board of Directors. FPRA State President Devon Chestnut, APR, CPRC, swore in the public relations professionals, who will hold office for one year effective September 1.
The new Board is: Nanci Schwartz, APR, CPRC, President; Melanie Melvin, President-Elect; Sherri Owens, Secretary; Lynne Winker, Treasurer; Mary Wymer, APR, Accreditation; Stephanie Payne, Communications; Darryl Owens, Image; Kevin Yurasek, Membership; Jacqueline Whitmore, Programming; and Elisha Pappacoda, Immediate Past President.
“I am honored to serve as President of this group of talented communications professionals,” said Schwartz. “This year, the Board will continue to focus on strengthening the Chapter’s leadership, diversity and professional development offerings which benefit FPRA members and communications professionals in the area.”
Lake FPRA’s members represent many backgrounds, including private corporations, government agencies, non-profit organizations, and counseling firms sharing the common goal of enhancing the public relations profession through ethical and standardized practices.
Founded in 2016, the Lake County Chapter has been propelled to excellence by communicators who are dedicated to their professional and personal development through participation with FPRA. The Chapter is the recipient of the 2021 FPRA President’s Transform award and Elisha Pappacoda was named the 2021 FPRA Chapter President of the Year. FPRA Lake boasts accredited members and recipients of both local Image and Golden Image Awards.
Currently, the Lake Chapter meets virtually on the third Wednesday of the month at 11:30 a.m. For more information, contact Nanci Schwartz at (305) 788-8256 or follow the Chapter at www.Facebook.com/FPRALake or www.twitter.com/FPRALake.
FPRA Lake members represent diverse backgrounds – private and public corporations, government entities, non-profit organizations, and counseling firms – sharing the common goal of enhancing the public relations profession through ethical and standardized practices.
