Shaun Wilson, who has led public relations and marketing efforts for PNC Financial Services Group and other Southeast Michigan companies, is the new senior vice president at Truscott Rossman.
Wilson will head the firm’s expanding Detroit office, which now includes five employees and serves a growing client list including DTE Energy, the Detroit Medical Center and the City of Detroit.
“Truscott Rossman has gained a real foothold in Detroit and we want to make sure we continue to be a vital part of the city’s renaissance,” said Kelly Rossman-McKinney, CEO and principal of Truscott Rossman. “Shaun Wilson is a seasoned professional with exactly the experience we need to continue to grow in Detroit.”
“Shaun’s reputation is impeccable and his contacts are very extensive – that’s a winning combination to help our clients,” said John Truscott, president and principal of Truscott Rossman. “Our mission is to ensure that our clients statewide and beyond benefit from the strong team we’ve assembled.”
Wilson most recently was vice president, director of client and community relations, for PNC, where he managed marketing and branding initiatives. Previously he was vice president, marketing manager for National City Bank.
He also was managing partner of Wilson PR, a joint-venture strategic public relations and marketing firm representing top Detroit-area companies and organizations. Before that he held the positon of vice president at John Bailey & Associates Public Relations.
Wilson also managed publicity and event panning for high-profile Detroit North American International Auto Show events.
He is a state-appointed board member of the Michigan Economic Development Corp. Strategic Fund, and also a trustee/board member for the Music Hall Center for the Performing Arts, Detroit Parent Network, Voices for Michigan’s Children, Mariner’s Inn, Cranbrook Institute of Science, and the Sphinx Organization.
He has a bachelor’s degree in public relations from Wayne State University, and served eight years in the U.S. Marines.
Truscott Rossman represents local, statewide and nationwide clients from its offices in Lansing, Grand Rapids and Detroit. The firm provides the full spectrum of communications services, including issues management, crisis communication, digital media, ballot initiatives, community relations, litigation communication, media relations, government affairs and grassroots initiatives. Truscott Rossman also publishes the Michigan Legislators’ Guide to Lobbyists & Media, the go-to reference for Capitol policymakers across the state.
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