Monday, August 4, 2008

PRSA Member, Thurwanger, Changes Careers but Remains in Central Illinois

Michael Thurwanger of Peoria, a former commander and public relations specialist with the U.S. Navy, current PRSA member, and Central Illinois PRSA Board Member, has been named director of the Ronald W. Reagan Leadership Program at Eureka College effective July 1. He also will teach communication courses at the college.
Thurwanger retired in 1996 after 20 years with the Navy, including more than 15 years as a public affairs officer. His responsibilities included directing public relations support for high-profile international events for the Third Fleet and developing communication strategies for the Secretary of Defense. Other responsibilities included media relations, production of Navy publications and developing curriculum for and instructing at Department of Defense Information schools.

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