• Mark RickelCommunity Contributor

  • Columbus, OH
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A highly skilled communicator experienced in media relations, marketing and public affairs, Mark Rickel joined Lesic & Camper in November 2007 to execute media relations and grassroots strategies that generate public awareness on issues ranging from health care, education, retail and law enforcement.

Mark currently leads the account for Walmart, which includes assistance with real estate projects, philanthropic and community outreach, alliance development and media relations. He also leads statewide media outreach for Ohio Connections Academy, an online public charter school. Mark also leads efforts on the AEP-Dollar Energy “Neighbor to Neighbor” program, working with media and partner agencies. He also works with the Ohio Farm Bureau in promoting its water quality initiatives. Mark leads the agency in marketing support for several clients, executing social media platforms, website development and effective marketing strategies and materials.

Prior to his work for Lesic & Camper, Mark served as the senior media manager for the National Federation of Independent Business, leading the media relations activities in a 12-state region to promote small business growth. Mark also served as press secretary for Ohio Governor Bob Taft where he managed the media relations activities with statewide and national outlets to promote policy initiatives and to address various issues and crisis.

Mark has served as the marketing director for the Ohio Lottery Commission, where he led the effort to enhance the organization’s brand through promotional relationships that engaged new segments of the market. He also served as the marketing director for the Ohio Department of Development where he managed the state’s marketing/branding activities to retain and attract business investment.

A graduate of The Ohio State University with a degree in Journalism/Public Relations, Mark began his career in media relations at the Ohio House of Representatives, and served as a press assistant to former Ohio Governor George Voinovich.

Mark, his wife Betsey and three daughters currently live in Columbus.

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