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RFI STAFF--TOP PROFESSIONALS, OUTSTANDING EXPERTISE
Our staff includes experts in marketing communications planning, promotional and technical writing, graphic design, public relations, advertising, community outreach and information programs, and event planning.

Rose E. Reichman, Principal
  • Communications consultant with over 25 years of experience
  • Planning and implementation of successful communications programs for a broad range of professional service firms and organizations
  • Formerly Vice President and Director of Communications for Parsons Brinckerhoff, the nation’s largest transportation planning and engineering firm (1979 to 1989)
  • Past President, Women Executives in Public Relations
  • Currently board member of the ACE Mentor Program, and member of March of Dimes Transportation and Construction Industry Luncheon Committee
  • Former consultant to the High Speed Ground Transportation Association, American Consulting Engineers Council, International Union on Tuberculosis and Lung Disease

 
Nancy J. Coopersmith, Vice President
  • Brand marketing and advertising expert with over 15 years experience in professional services and consumer products. Project manager for complex, multifaceted marketing and public relations campaigns
  • Former International Marketing Consultant for Esselte Letraset Ltd.
  • Advanced degree in international marketing from the American Graduate School of International Management
  • Board member of Pascack Community Services, an affiliated company of Pascack Valley Hospital

 
Connie Reynolds, Project Manager
  • Over 25 years experience in marketing communications, technical writing, public relations, outreach and special events planning for both the public and private sectors.
  • Formerly with the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey in a variety of marketing communications/public relations positions in the Aviation, World Trade, Port and Priority Capital Programs departments.
  • Member of the project team responsible for construction of the $1.9 billion AirTrain JFK light rail system.
  • Researched and wrote speeches and presentations for government officials and senior executive management .
  • Advanced degree in Marketing from Pace University

 
Vaughn A. Vekony, Media Relations Manager
  • Forty years experience as a journalist and public relations/media relations professional responsible for the creation of public relations plans, media tours, placement of articles and news releases, arranging interviews and preparation of press kits for corporate, institutional and public agency clients
  • Former editor of two health care publications for Hoffmann-LaRoche pharmaceutical company and senior writer for Stevens Institute of Technology
  • Awarded the New Jersey Press Association’s First Place Award for Best Writing for a weekly newspaper while Lifestyle Editor for The Ridgewood News and wrote for the Asbury Park Press, the Daily Record, and The Record, all New Jersey dailies
  • Formerly Media Relations Director for Parsons Brinckerhoff, with ten years experience publicizing transportation projects and events and the firm’s centennial year-long celebration

 
Ruth Licht, Community Outreach Specialist
  • Community outreach services, community involvement and support services since 2000
  • Trained in conflict resolution and crisis intervention; coordinated the conflict management program at a New York City urban high school
  • Directed an internship program placing high school students into New York City business enterprises
  • Earned Peace Award from The Bronx High School Division of the New York City Public Schools
  • Taught speech communication classes to high school and college students for thirty years

 
Rena Frankle, Consultant
  • Award-winning expert in marketing strategy, promotional writing, and effective communication of technical information
  • Project director for many public information/community outreach programs
  • Former Director of Editorial/Proposal Services for Parsons Brinckerhoff, directing staff of 15 writers/editors
  • Contributing editor, Construction Company Strategist and Design/Build Strategies newsletters
  • Author of Creating Effective Brochures and Brochures for the 21st Century, and the chapter "Brochures and Collateral Material" in the Handbook for Marketing Professional Services
  • Certified Senior Marketing Professional, Society for Marketing Professional Services