Capstrat's John Peterson Recognized among Triangle's 40 under 40

John Peterson, Director of Client Services for Capstrat, was recognized at Triangle Business Journal’s, 40 under 40 Leadership Awards, which honors the Triangle area’s most influential and highly accomplished young executives in the area.

Triangle Business Journal is the leading provider of local business news for the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill area of North Carolina. All honorees were under 40 years of age as of April 27, 2007, had attained significant leadership roles in their organizations, achieved a significant career milestone in 2006; and had substantial involvement in community service. Triangle Business Journal will publish an in-depth special section on the 40 Under 40 Leadership Awards in its May 25 edition that will feature interviews with all 40 winners.

“John is a true leader at Capstrat and in the community,” said Karen Albritton, Capstrat’s executive vice-president. “We appreciate his dedication and commitment and are pleased to see him recognized for his contributions and success.”

Actively involved in the community, Peterson volunteers with the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation – Eastern North Carolina Chapter, Habitat for Humanity and was appointed a board member of Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Triangle. He also sits on the Board of Directors for North Carolina Chamber and is chair of the group’s health care committee.

At Capstrat, Peterson leads work for Wake County Economic Development, the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce, Progress Energy, Kane Realty and Stewart Engineering. He also serves as executive director of the North Carolina’s Economic Developers Association, the state’s leading organization for economic development professionals and allies.

About Capstrat
Capstrat is a strategic communications firm with offices in Raleigh, N.C. and Washington, D.C. The company’s services include marketing communications, public relations, public affairs and interactive communications. For more information about Capstrat, visit www.capstrat.com.