- WSI Internet Marketing Consultant Neal Lappe Assumes the Role of AMA President for the Richmond, VA Chapter -
Toronto, Canada, June 20, 2011 – Neal Lappe, an Internet Marketing Consultant and franchisee of WSI, the world’s #1 Internet franchise, was recently appointed to become the new president of the American Marketing Association (AMA) for Richmond, Virginia. A long-standing member of the AMA, Neal was nominated by the board of directors to represent his local chapter. After the annual voting process, he was elected by the chapter population to join the slate of officers and serve a one-year term as the Richmond, VA chapter president.
“It is truly an honor to be voted by my peers within the American Marketing Association to represent members within my region,” says Neal Lappe, WSI franchisee and new AMA chapter president. “Richmond, Virginia has one of the most successful chapters in the US and is consistently recognized as such by the national organization. Our group is made up of outstanding marketing and advertising professionals with years of experience ranging across all media. I am delighted to serve as their president and look forward to an exciting year within the AMA.”
As the AMA chapter president, Neal will lead the Richmond, VA group in arranging information exchange opportunities, educational initiatives, relationship building programs and facilitating resource sharing among members. He aims to achieve a high level of quality and programming that empowers marketers throughout the region to expand their knowledge and enhance their professional development.
Ron McArthur, president of WSI, says, “As a tenured WSI franchisee and Internet Marketing Consultant, Neal Lappe served as chairman of our company marketing committee for 2 years. With a strong marketing background, Neal is a well-respected individual within our WSI franchise network. I’m confident he will continue to provide the same level of value to the American Marketing Association.”
The AMA is the professional association for individuals and organizations who are leading the practice, teaching and development of marketing worldwide. As president of the local AMA chapter, Neal will act as a leader in the marketing community working with the board of directors to heighten awareness in the marketing profession and improve resources available to the development of marketing professionals.
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