Buckhead Resident Stephanie Fitzsimmons Named VP at FleishmanHillard

ATLANTA, GA – FleishmanHillard Atlanta has named Buckhead resident Stephanie Fitzsimmons as its new Vice President of Corporate Communications in Atlanta.

Her responsibilities will include providing strategic counsel and guidance to the firm’s corporate, healthcare and tech clients with an emphasis on message strategy, media relations and reputation management.

“We couldn’t be more excited about Stephanie joining our team,” said Jerry Tolk, senior vice president and general manager, Atlanta, said in a statement released by the company. “Her outstanding talent and experience will help us continue to deliver the very best service to our clients and will propel our reputation as the best comprehensive communications firm in Atlanta.”

Prior to joining FleishmanHillard, Fitzsimmons worked at Atlanta-based Jackson Spalding, serving clients such as American Express, Chick-fil-A and Delta Air Lines. She has successfully placed stories in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times and USA Today. Fitzsimmons was imbedded at Delta Air Lines following the 9/11 terrorist attacks in 2001 to provide ongoing communications counsel.

Before joining a public relations agency, she worked at The Marietta Daily Journal, Naval Air Station-Atlanta and the Chick-fil-A Charity Championship, an LPGA Tour event.

An Accredited Public Relations Practitioner, Fitzsimmons serves on the board of the Georgia chapter of the Public Relations Society of America. The Davenport, Iowa native earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism and mass communications from Iowa State University.

FleishmanHillard specializes in public relations, reputation management, public affairs, brand marketing, digital strategy, social engagement and content strategy, according to the company release.

The company has more than 85 offices spread over 30 countries, plus affiliates in 43 countries.

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