Released on: October 1, 2008, 9:23 am

Press Release Author: Kirsten Paragona

Industry: Management

Press Release Summary: The Yankee Chapter of International Association of Business
Communicators (Yankee IABC) has elected its new 2008-2009 board of directors to lead
the organization through its next year of operations.

Press Release Body: The Yankee Chapter of International Association of Business
Communicators (Yankee IABC) has elected its new 2008-2009 board of directors to lead
the organization through its next year of operations.

Tom Roux, an employee communications consultant, will lead the Yankee IABC’s board
for 2008-2009. Mr. Roux has been a long-time Yankee IABC member and board member
serving in various roles, including President-Elect and VP of Membership.

“This board has a wonderful combination of new members, old members and returning
members. With that mix we hope to build on last year’s successes and are infused
with renewed enthusiasm,” said Tom Roux, president, Yankee IABC Board of Directors.
“This is the year of delivering value to our members like never before. We have
listened to our members and feel this board is poised to provide the types of
enriching development programs and valuable networking activities that will enhance
their professional lives.”

The elected members of the 2008-2009 Yankee IABC board are as follows:

• President – Tom Roux, Employee Communications Consultant
• President-Elect – Lauren Libitz, MITRE Corporation
• Past President – Dave Seifert, ABC, Seifert Communications
• VP, Finance – Jake George, NERA Economic Consulting
• VP, Administration – Casey Hauch, Watson Wyatt Worldwide
• VP, Membership Development – Jeannie Brown, Marketing and Communications Consultant
• VP, Learning Opportunities – Carl Zangerl, Northeastern University
• VP, Communications – Kirsten Paragona, HCL America Inc.

The complete list, along with contact information for the board, can be found on
www.yankeeiabc.org.

About Yankee IABC
Yankee IABC, a chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators,
connects professionals across all communication disciplines to inspire individual
growth and overall industry excellence. Spanning five New England states, our
members have easy access to a vast array of communications resources and networking
opportunities. For more information, please visit www.yankeeiabc.org.


For Further Information, Contact:
Kirsten Paragona, VP Communications, Yankee IABC
978-356-3342, klparagona@msn.com


Web Site: http://www.yankeeiabc.org

Contact Details: Kirsten Paragona
VP Communications
Yankee IABC
978-356-3342
klparagona@msn.com