Mary Briggs, CPRC - Fort Myers, Naples, Florida Marketing and Public Relations Services

With more than 20 years experience in marketing and public relations, Mary has a depth of knowledge in branding and strategic positioning, issues management, media relations, and marketing communications. She has a diverse background which includes real estate development, health care, retail, and consulting.

She held the position of corporate public relations director for Bonita Bay Group, a nationally-known real estate developer based in Bonita Springs, Florida, for eight years. Previous to that she was the marketing director for Eye Centers of Florida, one of the country's largest multi-office ophthalmology practices.

Mary is a certified public relations consultant and is a member of the Florida Public Relations Association and the FPRA Counselor's Network. She serves on the board of directors of AFCAAM, a non-profit that promotes self-reliance and human dignity in Fort Myers' African-American community. She is a member of the advisory board of Naples Illustrated magazine, is past-president of the local chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association and served on its state board of directors. She also served as communications chair for the Southwest Florida District Council of the Urban Land Institute and has held several committee positions with the Bonita Springs Chamber of Commerce and United Way. She graduated with a degree in business administration from Briar Cliff University in Iowa.

Mary was named the 2006 Public Relations Professional of the Year by the Florida Public Relations Association and has received numerous awards for her marketing and public relations programs including a 2007 Webby Award, 2006 National Association of Home Builders The Nationals award, a Florida Magazine Association"Charlie" Award for Best Custom Magazine, and the 2002 All Florida Golden Image Award by the Florida Public Relations Association, the organization's highest honor.
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