Crystal Cardwell, Chief Operating Officer of Ackermann PR
Knoxville, Tenn. — Longtime Chief Financial Officer Crystal Cardwell has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer at Ackermann PR.
“Crystal has been a critical part of the company for more than 25 years,” said President and CEO Cathy Ackermann. “This promotion acknowledges and formalizes a role she has really held for sometime.”
“I appreciate the confidence Cathy has shown in me and allowing me to grow with the company,” said Cardwell. “It’s a great group of people who do terrific work.”
In her new role Cardwell will oversee day to day operations and focus on productivity and profitability.
“That’s key to our continuing to thrive in tough economic times,” said Ackermann.
Cardwell, a Knoxville native, is married to Ken Cardwell. They have two grown daughters.
Ackermann PR is a full-service marketing and communications firm and is ranked as one of the top PR firms in the country by industry associations and publications. Clients include Ruby Tuesday, Clayton Homes, ALCOA, USEC, Honeywell, Radio Systems, East Tennessee Medical Group, TechLaw Group, B&W Y-12, Cellular Sales, HGTV and others.
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Media contact Mike Cohen (865) 584-0550 mcohen@ackermannpr.com