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 JohnstonWells Public Relations appointed Rodney D Bell senior counselor and director of business development, supporting the firm's growth strategy in health and wellness, family outreach, software, real estate, sustainable development and government, as well as building out the firm's financial services practice.
Bell brings more than 16 years of experience in public relations, crisis communications, marketing communications and corporate affairs. In addition to leading business development, Bell will provide strategic counsel in crisis communications and corporate public relations. "Rodney not only brings a marketing and business development background; he brings the unique perspective of having been on the client side of our business – a valuable resource for clients," said Gwinavere Johnston, CEO of the Denver-based firm.
Prior to joining JohnstonWells, Bell was vice president of corporate communications at First Data Corporation, the previously publicly held, Fortune 500 leader of electronic commerce and payment solutions for businesses and consumers worldwide. In addition, Bell has experience creating public relations programs for a newly NYSE-listed company, disaster public affairs for the American Red Cross, and freelance writing assignments for business and creative publications.
Bell is a graduate of the 2005-2006 Metro Denver Chamber of Commerce Leadership Denver program. He currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Bridge Project, an organization that provides educational opportunities for some of Denver’s most at-risk youth through tutoring and literacy programs.
"JohnstonWells has a strong, longstanding reputation for excellence in client service in the Rocky Mountain region," Bell said. "This team is business savvy and committed to the bottom-line success of clients. I look forward to helping the firm grow and thrive."
An Alabama native, Rodney holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in broadcast and film communication from the University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa.
About JohnstonWells Public Relations
JohnstonWells continues to thrive as the Rocky Mountain West’s leading public relations firm serving clients in real estate, health care, technology, telecommunications, consumer marketing, and energy and environmental impact. For more than 35 years, the award-winning agency has provided the best in results-driven client service. JohnstonWells offers a variety of services, including media relations, message development, strategic planning, media training, crisis communications, community relations, marketing communications and online outreach and is the only firm in Denver, Colorado, with a full-service, in-house broadcast division. For more information, please call (303) 623-3366 or visit www.johnstonwells.com.
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