PRINCETON JUNCTION, NJ – February 7, 2011 – The Professional Association for Investment Communications Resources (PAICR) welcomes its Board of Directors for 2011. Deann Geistler, Sr. Marketing Strategist at Principal Global Investors, has been elected President of the association. She succeeds Rick Gagnon, President of Compass Institutional Marketing, and Gloria Vitro, Marketing Support Manager at William Blair & Company, who co-led PAICR in 2010, serving as President and Chairperson, respectively. Geistler previously served as Vice President of PAICR.
PAICR also announced additional changes to the Executive Committee: Lisa Weaver, Marketing Manager of AAM will serve as Vice President. Kari Brett, Investment Product Advisor at Principal Global Investors, will serve as Treasurer and Marlene D. Petter, Vice President of Marketing Communications at Delaware Investments, will serve as Secretary.
“I hope to build on the momentum of 2010 and continue to grow PAICR in 2011. I look forward to working together with the Board to enhance the investment marketing and communications industry as a whole,” said Geistler.
The following are newly-elected members of the Board of Directors:
- Jamie Horwitz, Senior Vice President, Community Capital Management
- Jonathan Lurie, Senior Marketing Manager – RFP Group, T. Rowe Price
- Diana Merenda
- Michael Murphy, Marketing Executive – International, Vanguard
- Susan Otto, Marketing Manager, Vanguard
- Asif Nasim, Partner and Managing Director, Wickware Communications
Returning members to the 2011 Board of Directors include:
- Kim Darling, Marketing Resources Supervisor, Brandes Investment Partners
- Kristen Hughes, Client Service and Marketing Associate, DePrince, Race & Zollo, Inc.
- Joanna Irwin, Head of Channel and Product Marketing, Invesco
- Renee Mitchell, Vice President, Head of Global Proposals, Walkers
- Asif Nasim, Partner and Managing Director, Wickware Communications
- Gail Prins-Visser, Portfolio Analyst, McLean Budden
Through PAICR membership, investment communications professionals have access to a variety of professional education forums—conferences, regional roundtables and conference calls and webinars with subject matter experts—as well as peer networking. PAICR strives to help members grow and learn from industry experts, engage their peers in problem-solving and expand professional development.
For more information on PAICR, please visit www.paicr.com.
About PAICR
PAICR’s objective is to identify, interpret, guide and advocate the best practices in the investment communications industry. PAICR is dedicated to the professional development of communicators by providing each member with the necessary tools to provide solutions and help each individual excel at their profession. We support and nurture a growing community of professionals who share insights through a multitude of innovative, interactive and educational forums.
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