Truscott Rossman Continues Growth, Hires Grand Rapids Senior Account Executive

GRAND RAPIDS – Truscott Rossman, Michigan’s top public relations and strategic communications firm with offices in Grand Rapids, Lansing and Detroit, has hired Allie Walker as senior account executive. Walker joins the firm after seven years in Washington, D.C. and will serve a variety of clients in Grand Rapids and Lansing, including the American Petroleum Institute and the Michigan Chamber of Commerce.

“Allie’s experience in Washington managing communication strategies, from tax reform to protecting the Great Lakes to health care, brings an additional perspective and set of skills that will be invaluable to current and future clients,” said Kelly Rossman-McKinney, CEO and principal of Truscott Rossman.

Walker previously worked as Press Secretary for former Congressman Dave Camp (R-Midland) and the House Ways and Means Committee majority office. Most recently, she led communication strategy for Honda North America, Inc.’s government relations office.

“As we continue to add to our team to keep up with demand, Allie’s experience and contacts on Capitol Hill will complement our growing client base,” said John Truscott, president and principal of Truscott Rossman. “Her track record of aligning an organization’s goals with proven communications strategies allows us to continue serving our clients at the highest level.”

Walker holds a Master of Arts degree from The Johns Hopkins University with a concentration in political communication.

Truscott Rossman represents local, statewide and nationwide clients. The firm provides the full spectrum of communications services, including issues management, crisis communication, digital media, ballot initiatives, community relations, litigation communication, media relations, government affairs and grassroots initiatives. Truscott Rossman also publishes the Michigan Legislators’ Guide to Lobbyists & Media, the go-to reference for Capitol policymakers across the state.

The firm consistently ranks as the top-rated public relations firm in the MIRS Capitol News Service bi-annual survey of capitol insiders. Founders John Truscott and Kelly Rossman-McKinney have been voted the top two PR professionals every year since the poll has been conducted – in 2007, 2009, 2011, 2013 and 2015.

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