EXPONENT PUBLIC RELATIONS PROMOTES CARLSON AND PETERSON, HIRES SCHERPING AND TEPLEY

Exponent Public Relations is pleased to announce two promotions and welcome two new hires to the agency. Lisa Carlson was promoted from associate to senior associate. "Carlson’'s willingness to step into any account business and her take-charge approach has been extremely valued by our clients,"” said Riff Yeager, Exponent’s managing director. “"She’'s been integral on new business wins and we look forward to her continued success at the agency."” Carlson'’s accounts include United Health Foundation, Novartis Animal Health and General Mills, Inc.

Sara Peterson was also promoted from associate to senior associate. “"Peterson has shown exemplary performance on any business she’s touched,"” said Yeager. "“Her category expertise has been instrumental in the substantial growth of existing clients and in significant new business wins."” Peterson’'s current accounts include Agriliance, AgStar Financial Services, DuPont and Vistakon.

Christine Scherping joins the agency as an associate. Scherping arrives from Ridgedale Center’s General Growth Management, Inc., where she was the marketing and special events coordinator. Prior to that she was a senior field consultant at International Dairy Queen, Inc., planning and implementing local marketing programs for the stores. Scherping will provide support for several of the agency’'s consumer public relations accounts.

Troy Tepley also joins the agency as an associate. Tepley’'s prior experience at Tunheim Partners includes marketing communications planning, development and execution for clients such as SuperTarget, UnitedHealth Group, Solid Waste Management and the Minnesota Twins. Tepley will work on the DuPont, Schering-Plough and Industrial Fabrics Association International accounts.

“"When we look for new talent, we view solid skill sets as the price of admission,”" said Yeager. “"More important, we’re looking for people with a passion and appetite for collaboration that effectively sustains our culture. Lisa, Sara, Christine and Troy certainly meet these requirements.”"