PRWeek Names Capstrat's John Peterson to First Forty Under 40 Class

John Peterson, director of client services at Raleigh strategic communications firm Capstrat, was named to PRWeek’s first annual Forty Under 40 list. A member of Capstrat's management team, Peterson plays a key role in quality initiatives and recruitment efforts at the company. As director of client services, he oversees a team of 35 professionals and is responsible for ensuring client satisfaction and work quality. During his tenure at Capstrat, the client services division has grown by 25 percent.

"John has played an important role in our success" said Karen Albritton, president of Capstrat. "He is a skilled manager who motivates our teams to deliver results for clients."

In addition to his work at Capstrat, John is also active in both the business community and community activities, serving on multiple boards and committees.

"It’s an honor to be selected as one of the nation's top young professionals by one of the PR industry's leading publications," said Peterson. "I hope to build on my foundation to further develop into an industry and community leader."

Peterson's recognition appeared in the Dec. 3, 2007, issue of PRWeek. The magazine profiled 40 agency, corporate and nonprofit professionals under the age of 40 doing outstanding work for their clients or companies.

About Capstrat:
Capstrat is a full-service strategic communications firm with offices in Raleigh, N.C., and Washington, D.C. Recognized as one of the top 25 independent public relations firms in the country, Capstrat’s services include public relations, public affairs, marketing communications and interactive communications. In 2007, the agency has accepted seven ADDYs and nine Boom Awards for its design achievements, five Telly awards for Web and broadcast work, and five Sir Walter Raleigh Awards for excellence in the communications industry. Capstrat also received gold and silver SABRE awards from the Holmes Report and an honorable mention from PRWeek for Small Agency of the Year.