MINNEAPOLIS, Minn., Dec. 2, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Laurie Bauer has joined the public relations and public affairs firm of Himle Rapp & Company as its senior director. In this role, she will focus on Himle Rapp's clients, reputation management practice and staff development. In addition, she will recommend and build proactive communications programs to assist clients with their strategic communications, reputation and crisis management needs.
"Laurie brings a strong background in all aspects of corporate communications, reputation and crisis management," said Chief Executive Officer John Himle. "She is an important addition to our leadership team."
With more than 20 years of experience in corporate communications, public relations, branding and crisis management, Bauer spent her career in Fortune 500 Minnesota-based corporations, including Best Buy, Carlson Hotels Worldwide and Allianz Life. Prior to joining Himle Rapp, she served as Andersen Corporation's vice president of Corporate Communications, Community Relations, and Code and Regulatory Affairs.
Bauer is an active volunteer serving on the board of Carpenter Nature Center of the St. Croix Valley and chairing its development committee. She earned her bachelor's degree in Journalism from the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities.
ABOUT HIMLE RAPP & COMPANY
Minneapolis-based Himle Rapp & Company is a strategic communications and public affairs firm founded in 1982. Since then, Himle Rapp has been invited to the decision table to help organizations think through the implications of important questions and help shape critical decisions. In addition, clients seek HRC's innovative strategic approach to develop and implement plans that make a difference.
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