Markstein Consulting Adds Two Communications Professionals as Firm Expands Public Relations Services

BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Oct. 4, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Markstein Consulting, LLC, a corporate strategy and communications consultancy focused on developing and implementing effective business strategies for corporations, nonprofits, and public-sector clients, today announced that Julie Wall and Troy Goodman have joined the company as directors. Wall formerly served as director of communications for the Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), and Goodman was director of public relations at the Wilbanks Agency. Wall and Goodman will expand Markstein Consulting's proven track record of corporate strategy and communications consulting to include full-service public relations.

"We are excited to have Julie and Troy join our growing firm," said Daniel H. Markstein, IV, co-founder and managing director of Markstein Consulting. "Julie's experience planning and implementing large-scale communications campaigns coupled with Troy's impressive media and public relations experience makes us one of the best-trained, most accomplished teams in the region. Now when we design value-added corporate communications projects, our clients have access to seasoned public-relations professionals who can implement those plans."

Wall has worked with the City of Auburn, VSA Alabama, Children's of Alabama, and Integrated Medical Systems, Inc. She achieved her Juris Doctorate in 2009. Goodman received his masters in science and medical reporting and previously worked at UAB, the Associated Press, The Birmingham News, and CNN.com.

"Expanding our strategic communications practice to include a quality, full-service public relations offering is a natural step in the evolution of our business and the implementation-focused services that we provide our clients," said Eileen Markstein, co-founder and managing director of Markstein Consulting. "We couldn't be more pleased to have Troy and Julie join our team and lead this charge."

About Markstein Consulting, LLC

Markstein Consulting, LLC is a corporate strategy and communications consultancy that plans and implements integrated strategies that drive market share and sustainable value. Markstein Consulting is a limited liability company based in Birmingham, Alabama, and serves clients nationwide. For more information, visit www.marksteinconsulting.com.

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Eileen Markstein, Managing Director
205.323.8208
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www.marksteinconsulting.com

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