LjjSpeaks: Interim Director of Communication, GRCC.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Lynne Jarman-Johnson, 234-3535 Vicki Hudson, 234-4206 GRCC Hires Communication Expert Lynne Jarman-Johnson as Interim Director of Communications Tuesday, April 20, 2010 - Grand Rapids, MI - - GRCC has hired Lynne Jarman-Johnson as Interim Director of Communications.  Lynne is a 20+ year communication professional. Lynne's responsibilities will be to work closely with GRCC in developing and implementing an internal and external communication strategy. She will work directly with GRCC President Steven Ender, the Board of Trustees, and the President’s Cabinet.  "I am thrilled to have been selected to this position. As a GRCC parent and community volunteer, I have such pride for GRCC.  I’m looking forward to working with the GRCC staff and team to tell our story," said Lynne Jarman-Johnson, owner, Jarman-Johnson Communication. "GRCC is a jewel in the center of Grand Rapids - yet our impact stretches across cities, towns and states. To be able to help pave the way for a better awareness of the opportunities GRCC creates and the talents of our staff, faculty, students and volunteers is what I'm most excited about."  The Interim Director of Communications position will provide leadership regarding the strategic direction of the Communications Department as well as provide senior level communication strategy to the GRCC President, Board of Trustees, and Cabinet.  "Our current Executive Director of Communication Director, Nancy J. O'Brien will be retiring in October,” and GRCC President Steven Ender. “We knew we wanted the right person to help us in our transition.  Our goal is to help build a foundation based on a communication strategy created with multi-departmental input," he added. "Lynne Jarman-Johnson has an amazing ability to bring people together while learning, strategizing and implementing at the same time. We have brought the highest caliber of communications professional to help us continue to present the highest caliber of work." Lynne will work with the GRCC Communication team during the transition and also consult on the development of a job description and selection of a permanent Director of Communication in 2011. Lynne graduated from Michigan State University with a B.A. in Communication Arts and Sciences. Lynne is featured on her own weekly radio show, LjjSpeaks, Less Stress, More Success! on WJRW AM 1340. Lynne lives in Cascade, Michigan, with her husband, six children, “Grandma Betty," dog, and tortoise.  She is a Hockey, Band, Choir, Lacrosse, Theatre and Arts Mom.  Grand Rapids Community College, established in 1914, offers both liberal arts and workforce development degrees, classes and workshops. Student enrollment on the urban campus for both credit and non-credit courses is approximately 30,000 this year. # # #

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