Timothy White to Lead Beckerman Public Affairs Practice

HACKENSACK, N.J., Oct. 31, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Beckerman, one of the top 10 fastest-growing independent public relations firms in the nation, today announced that Timothy White has joined the firm as vice president. A registered government affairs agent in New Jersey, White will lead the firm's public affairs practice, providing complex litigation, crisis and reputation management counsel to clients across all Beckerman practice areas.

"Timothy is an exceptional talent with an exemplary background in policy and communication. He has a solid track record of leveraging his knowledge and network to positively impact business for clients, from industry and trade associations to commercial and residential real estate development projects," said Beckerman Chief Executive Officer Keith Zakheim. "I am confident Timothy will strengthen our experienced team, bring insight and value to our clients and significantly grow the Beckerman public affairs practice as he takes on this vital role at our firm."

Beckerman is among the top 50 largest independent public relations firms in the industry, representing a distinguished roster of more than 100 clients from diverse industry sectors with clean technology, real estate, public affairs, professional services and consumer products comprising its primary practice areas. Beckerman has offices in New York City; Washington, D.C.; Hackensack, N.J. and San Francisco.

Prior to Beckerman, White was a vice president at MWW Group. He has served as a political consultant, communications director and campaign manager for several statewide, legislative, county and municipal campaigns. He also served as political director for the New Jersey Republican State Committee in 2004, special assistant to the Mayor of Jersey City and special assistant to the Bergen County Executive.

White received a bachelor's degree from New Jersey City University and a master's degree from the Public Administration Institute of Fairleigh Dickinson University. He is a member of the Board of Trustees of the New Jersey Public Charter Schools.

About Beckerman 

Beckerman ranks among the top 10 fastest-growing and top 50 largest independent public relations firms in the industry. Along with Antenna Group, Inc., the nation's largest clean technology public relations practice and a Beckerman subsidiary, the firm represents a distinguished roster of more than 100 clients from diverse industry sectors with clean technology, real estate, public affairs, professional services and consumer products comprising its primary practice areas.  Beckerman has offices in New York City; Washington, D.C.; Hackensack, N.J. and San Francisco. To learn more, please call 201-465-8000, visit www.beckermanpr.com or http://facebook.com/Beckermanpr.

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