Don Egle Earns APR Designation

April 25, 2007 (ROANOKE, VA) — The Blue Ridge Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America is honored to announce that Don Egle is now fully accredited in Public Relations (APR). Egle is the university spokesperson at James Madison University, where he is responsible for leading the organization’s public relations efforts, which include media relations, crisis communications, community relations, and issues management. He has been a member of PRSA and the Blue Ridge Chapter since 2004.

Accreditation is gained through two steps: a rigorous computer-based exam administered by the Universal Accreditation Board and through an oral presentation to fellow APR-members. The APR accreditation is the only professional certification program open to public relations professionals. It is a mark of distinction identifying those who prove their commitment to the field and to its ethical practice.

Prior to joining James Madison University, Egle was the director of university relations at Liberty University. There, he was responsible for media relations, web communications, creative services, and photography. Egle received his B.S. degree in public relations and M.B.A. from Liberty University. He is also a member of the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC). He serves as the professional advisor for Liberty University’s Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) chapter.

PRSA is the world's largest association of public relations professionals who represent business and industry, government, non-profit, healthcare, schools and professional firms. The purpose of PRSA is to unite professionals, set industry standards and a Code of Ethics for performance, and to increase public recognition of the public relations profession. The Blue Ridge Chapter serves members in western Virginia.

For more information, visit our website at www.prsa-blueridge.org or contact Shelly Whitaker, APR, Accreditation Chair at shelly.whitaker@advanceautoparts.com.

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