Roanoke, Va. (February 10, 2011) – Access Advertising & Public Relations has expanded its firm with the addition of Jerry Dunnavant to the leadership team as Director of New Business Development. In this newly created position, he is responsible for developing and implementing sales approaches and contacts to lead to the acquisition of new key accounts and significant communications projects.
Dunnavant has 20 years of experience in new business development and management in the banking and real estate services industry, most recently owning a real estate consulting and due diligence firm. In 2008, he led Lawyers Title’s Virginia Agency Division to the number one market share position in Virginia.
“Access is poised for significant growth after more than 15 years of dedicated and accomplished service to our many clients in Roanoke, Virginia and abroad,” said Todd Marcum, president and senior partner of Access Advertising & Public Relations. “This is an exciting time for our agency. Jerry has a proven track record in business development and his experience will be a tremendous asset to our firm as we move into the next 15 years of success.”
Dunnavant has been awarded the Sales Achiever Award and Guiding Principles Leadership Award presented by the Lawyers Title and has attended the Land America Leadership Academy at the University of Richmond for outstanding strategic leadership.
Currently, Dunnavant is active on the Family Life Ministry team at First Baptist, is a volunteer board member for the Foundation for the Roanoke Valley Governor’s School, and participates in the Patrick Henry Athletic Boosters.