WSI Franchisee Elected to Become LocalAmerican Marketing Association Chapter

President

- WSI Internet Marketing Consultant Neal Lappe Assumes the Role of AMA President for theRichmond, VA Chapter -

Toronto, Canada, June 20, 2011 – Neal Lappe, an Internet Marketing Consultant andfranchisee of WSI, the world’s #1 Internet franchise, was recently appointed to become thenew president of the American Marketing Association (AMA) for Richmond, Virginia. A long-standing member of the AMA, Neal was nominated by the board of directors to represent hislocal chapter. After the annual voting process, he was elected by the chapter population tojoin the slate of officers and serve a one-year term as the Richmond, VA chapter president.

“It is truly an honor to be voted by my peers within the American Marketing Association torepresent members within my region,― says Neal Lappe, WSI franchisee and new AMAchapter president. “Richmond, Virginia has one of the most successful chapters in the USand is consistently recognized as such by the national organization. Our group is made up ofoutstanding marketing and advertising professionals with years of experience ranging acrossall media. I am delighted to serve as their president and look forward to an exciting yearwithin the AMA.―

As the AMA chapter president, Neal will lead the Richmond, VA group in arranginginformation exchange opportunities, educational initiatives, relationship building programsand facilitating resource sharing among members. He aims to achieve a high level of qualityand programming that empowers marketers throughout the region to expand theirknowledge and enhance their professional development.

Ron McArthur, president of WSI, says, “As a tenured WSI franchisee and Internet MarketingConsultant, Neal Lappe served as chairman of our company marketing committee for 2years. With a strong marketing background, Neal is a well-respected individual within ourWSI franchise network. I’m confident he will continue to provide the same level of value tothe American Marketing Association.―

The AMA is the professional association for individuals and organizations who are leadingthe practice, teaching and development of marketing worldwide. As president of the localAMA chapter, Neal will act as a leader in the marketing community working with the board ofdirectors to heighten awareness in the marketing profession and improve resourcesavailable to the development of marketing professionals.

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