"Thanks to the diverse group of presenters assembled by Lorman Education Services, this workshop provided attendees with a wealth of information and a wide range of perspectives on media relations," says Williams.  "My goal was to provide those in attendance with information to help them develop a solid Media Relations strategy that enables them to more effectively communicate with the public they serve."

The other faculty members were Graham Wilson, president of PRStreet; Phyllis Stephens, communications director for the Wake County Sheriff's Office; and Steve Abbott, dayside assignment editor for WRAL-TV5 News. 

Lorman Education Services, based in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, is a leading provider of continuing education seminars in the United States and Canada.  Lorman offers a vast array of seminars that enable industry professionals to fulfill their continuing education requirements and meet their training needs.  For more information, visit www.lorman.com.

Frank Williams is a native of eastern North Carolina and a 1993 graduate of the N.C. State University Department of Communication.  He is a member of the Business Leaders' Club, is serving a second term as Vice President of the Raleigh Public Relations Society, and recently received the Triangle Business Journal’s "40 Under 40" Leadership Award.  Frank served as 2005 Public Relations Chair of Strike for Survival, a bowling competition to benefit the American Cancer Society, and was a leading fundraiser for the event.  He is also actively involved in local and state politics.  Frank lives in Raleigh, where he is an active member of Providence Baptist Church.

In 2001 Frank founded Pioneer Strategies, a Raleigh-based Public Relations agency that provides small and mid-sized businesses and non-profit organizations with strategic Public Relations counsel and communication services.  Pioneer's services and expertise include communication planning, executive Public Relations counsel, media relations, campaign planning, special event planning, copywriting and speechwriting.  For more information call 919-833-4345 or visit www.pioneerstrategies.com.