Former Capitol Hill Reporter Ali McSherry Joins Gibraltar Associates

GA Announces Three Staff Promotions, Procter Becomes Senior Vice President

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Gibraltar Associates (GA), one of the fastest-growing communications firms in the U.S., today announced Ali McSherry has joined the firm as a manager. A seasoned writer and editor with experience covering Capitol Hill, Ali will focus on communications strategy, media relations and publication development for various GA clients.

Previously, Ali worked as a congressional reporter for Roll Call. During her tenure there, she covered a number of high-profile topics, including handgun legislation and D.C. voting rights, and penned Roll Call's popular "Heard on the Hill" column. In 2010, Ali received an award for her feature writing from the Maryland-Delaware-D.C. Press Association.

"We are thrilled to welcome Ali to Gibraltar," said Eric Bovim, GA's CEO and co-founder. "Her knowledge of the inner workings of Congress and her relationships on Capitol Hill will be an invaluable asset to our clients as they navigate legislative challenges."

Ali came to GA from the National Apartment Association, where she served as communications manager. She assisted with the association's communications strategy and produced Units Magazine, the most-read publication in the multi-family housing industry. In this capacity, Ali conceptualized, assigned and edited content that promoted and educated readers about the apartment industry.

GA also announced several promotions. John Procter, GA's first employee, was promoted to senior vice president. Nick Fitzgerald and Jessica Stone, who both joined the company in 2009, were promoted to senior associate.

GA continues to actively recruit top talent with expertise in public relations, public affairs and digital communications to join the team. To learn more, and for current opportunities, please visit the firm's Careers page at www.gibraltar-llc.com/careers.

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