Chartwell President Hartzog Named To National Public Relations Executive Committee

Chartwell Agency, an award-winning marketing firm based in northern Illinois, today announced that its president, Emily Hartzog, has been named to the Public Relations Society of America Counselors Academy (CAPRSA) 2025 Executive Committee, comprised of distinguished leaders dedicated to advancing the public relations industry.

“We are incredibly proud of Emily for being selected to serve on the CAPRSA executive committee. This recognition is a testament to her dedication, expertise, and leadership,” said Rebecca Epperson, Founder/CEO of Chartwell Agency. “Emily continuously goes above and beyond in her role, and her appointment to this prestigious national board not only highlights her individual achievements but also reflects the strength and talent of our entire team. We look forward to seeing the impact she will undoubtedly make.”

CAPRSA was founded in 1960 and is dedicated to helping public relations agency owners and leaders succeed through access to collaborative peer relationships, meaningful professional development, and education programs. CAPRSA focuses on the business of agency PR. Its entrepreneurial members are owners or senior managers of leading independent firms in the U.S. and Canada. Its programs foster networking, mentoring, and learning, and the Executive Committee consists of 15 agency owners and leaders from across the U.S. and Canada.

CAPRSA offers a variety of programming and resources for its members, including webinars, a private Facebook group, and an annual three-day conference of learning for agency owners and leaders. This year’s conference will be held March 31 – April 2 at the Francis Marion Hotel in Charleston, S.C.