Chuck Norman, APR

Current

• Executive Vice President at S&A Cherokee

Past

• Vice President of Communications at Cary Chamber of Commerce
• Vice President of Governmental Relations at Cary Chamber of Commerce

Education

• North Carolina State University

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Industry

Public Relations and Communications

Websites

• My Company
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Chuck Norman, APR’s Summary

Chuck Norman, APR is Executive Vice President of S&A Cherokee. Delivering intelligent communications, S&A Cherokee is a full-service communications company providing public relations, advertising, marketing, event planning, web design, digital marketing, social media and custom print and electronic publishing services. Originally founded as Smith & Associates in 1982, the company is based in Cary, N.C. In addition to its consulting and event planning service, S&A Cherokee publishes national and regional magazines such as Auto Remarketing, SubPrime Auto Finance News, Cary Magazine, and Triangle East Magazine, as well as customized client publications such as Farm Bureau Magazine, NC Magazine, Heart to Heart, the Greater Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau’s Visitors Guide and a variety of chamber magazines and directories. The company has approximately 45 employees.

Norman’s background includes wide-ranging experience in public relations, marketing, event management, branding, advertising and publishing. In addition, he has been directly involved with development and infrastructure planning for the Town of Cary through a number of Intercity Visit projects across the United States and Canada. Prior to joining S&A Cherokee Norman was most recently the VP of communications and governmental relations with the Cary Chamber of Commerce.

Norman is an accredited member of PRSA and has held leadership roles with the NCPRSA and RPRS. Currently president elect for PRSA’s North Carolina Chapter, Norman was also named to PRSA’s Counselors Academy in 2008 and received the Business Journal’s 40 under 40 Leadership Award in 2009. He also holds several board positions outside of the communications filed. Norman earned his B.A. in communication with a concentration in Public Relations from North Carolina State University. He later completed the Organizational Management Institute at the College of Charleston. Cary MacGregor Rotary named him Rotarian of the Year in 2009.

Chuck Norman, APR’s Specialties:

Town & local government, public education, magazines, bond referendums & political campaigns, automotive, technology, manufacturing, economic development, insurance, mortgage, banking, branding, non-profits, universities, food service, event planning, chambers, medical services, sales, Web site design & development, commercial development, general contractors, specialty products, property management, benefit planning, real estate, assisted living, crisis communication, financial services

Chuck Norman, APR’s Experience

• Executive Vice President

  S&A Cherokee

  (Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Public Relations and Communications industry)

  January 2003 — Present (6 years 7 months)

• Vice President of Communications

  Cary Chamber of Commerce

  (Non-Profit; 1-10 employees; Public Relations and Communications industry)

  January 1996 — December 2002 (7 years)

• Vice President of Governmental Relations

  Cary Chamber of Commerce

  (Non-Profit; 1-10 employees; Public Relations and Communications industry)

  August 1999 — December 2002 (3 years 5 months)

Chuck Norman, APR’s Education

• North Carolina State University

  1992 — 1996

Additional Information

Chuck Norman, APR’s Websites:

• My Company
• My Company
• My Company

Chuck Norman, APR’s Groups:

PRSA Counselors Academy Member, 2007 - present
President of the Raleigh Public Relations Society 2004-2006, Immediate past president, 2007-2008
Member of Cary MacGregor Rotary Club since 1998,
Board of Directors SearStone, 2006 - present
Board of Directors Public Relations Society of America North Carolina Chapter, 2007 - present, Currently President Elect
Board of Directors Holly Springs Chamber of Commerce, 2008 - present, Currently Treasurer

•    Raleigh Public Relations Society
•    North Carolina State University Alumni Group
•    Triangle PR Professionals
•    PRSA Counselors Academy
•    Rotary District 7710
•    NCPRSA
•    NC Magazine
•    The Charlotte Success Network
•    Taxes for Good Jobs & a Strong Economy

Chuck Norman, APR’s Honors:

2009 Named Rotarian of the Year by Cary MacGregor Rotary Club

2009 Business Journal 40 Under 40 winner

2009 Earned Accreditation in Public Relations

2008 North Carolina State University Outstanding Alumni Achievement Award

Chuck Norman, APR’s Contact Settings

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