LANSING – Toby Allen has been named a senior account executive at Truscott Rossman, Michigan’s premier bipartisan strategic communications firm.
Allen, of Lansing, will lead several key accounts including the Michigan Jobs and Energy Coalition, America’s Natural Gas Alliance (ANGA) and the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA).
He was previously the political coordinator at Marketing Resource Group, where he helped coordinate and develop elections for the Michigan House and Senate, U.S. Congress and the Michigan Supreme Court. He also worked on several 2008 Michigan ballot proposals and provided public relations support for clients including Enbridge Inc. and Wolverine Pipe Line Co.
“We are eager to put Toby’s political and business acumen to work for our clients,” said John Truscott, president and principal of Truscott Rossman. “He has a strong track record and has hit the ground running.”
“Toby’s broad political skills and strong local ties make him an incredible asset for our team,” said Kelly Rossman-McKinney, CEO and principal of Truscott Rossman. “It’s not often that you get the whole package so close to home.”
Allen is a graduate of Michigan State University’s James Madison College and has a degree in political theory and constitutional democracy. A Lansing native, Allen graduated from Everett High School.
Truscott Rossman represents local, statewide, national and international clients from its main office in Lansing and satellite offices in Grand Rapids and Detroit. The firm offers a full range of communications services, including issues management, crisis communication, litigation communication, media relations, new media, government affairs, ballot initiatives, community relations and grassroots initiatives. Truscott Rossman also publishes the “Michigan Legislators Guide to Lobbyists & Reporters,” the popular guide to Capitol policymakers across the state.
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