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Robert G. Crockett
Formerly Director, Communications and Director, State Government Affairs for MeadWestvaco Corporation, a Fortune 500 paper, packaging, specialty chemicals and forestry company, Crockett was responsible for managing internal and financial communications, community affairs and the company’s Internet presence. He also served as director of integration-related communications activities following the merger of The Mead Corporation and Westvaco Corporation.

As Director, State Government Affairs, he managed state affairs activities for the company’s North American operations, advocating the company’s public policy positions on air, water and waste regulations, forestry, energy and tax and employment policy. He has lobbied actively in Virginia, Maryland, Kentucky Pennsylvania and Tennessee.

A native of South Carolina, Crockett joined Westvaco in 1987 after working in print journalism. He has been appointed to key transition responsibilities for two Virginia governors and numerous boards and commissions. While at MeadWestvaco, Crockett collaborated with numerous trade and business organizations. He received his B.A. degree in English from the University of South Carolina.

Charles Hooks
For more than 20 years Charles Hooks has served as president of Hooks Associates Public Relations, with extensive experience in public relations, issues management, employee communications and marketing communications. He established Hooks Associates in 1980 and built the company into one of the leading public relations firms in Central and Western Virginia. An experienced writer and manager, he has provided communications counsel and services to companies and organizations on a regional and national basis.

Prior to founding his own company, Hooks gained broad public relations experience in manufacturing, electric utilities and public affairs. He received his B.A. degree in political science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Over the years he has developed innovative and cost-effective communications solutions for a wide variety of clients, including Duke Energy, FPL Energy, the Virginia Forestry Association, Piedmont Community Health Plan, C.B. Fleet, Beta International, Crenlo, Hill-Phoenix, Belvac Production Machinery, The City of Lynchburg, Virginia’s Region 2000, Virginia’s Heartland, MeadWestvaco Corporation and Amsted Industries.

Robert Crockett

Charles Hooks