Robertson & Markowitz Advertising and Public Relations, Inc. recently welcomed two new members to its advertising and public relations team. Joining the staff are Kappie Kopp and Laura Patty.

Kopp, a native of Chapel Hill, North Carolina, joins Robertson & Markowitz Advertising and Public Relations as an Account Coordinator. Kopp gained experience in public relations, event planning and copy writing while working at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in the Communications Department of the Office of University Advancement. She is a graduate of UNC – Chapel Hill, where she earned a Bachelors degree in English. In addition to her educational and professional time at UNC, she also worked with the Greenwich Village Society for Historic Preservation in New York City. Kopp’s excellent written, organizational and interpersonal skills will be a tremendous asset in working with the Robertson & Markowitz roster of clients.

Hailing from Poplar Bluff, Missouri, Patty comes to Robertson & Markowitz as the Media Buyer. Her experience includes marketing and media relations work with the Tybee Island Tourism Council on Tybee Island, Georgia, and the Palmetto Center for Women in Columbia, South Carolina. Patty earned a Masters degree in Integrated Marketing Communication from the University of South Carolina. As an undergraduate she attended Westminster College where she received her Bachelors degree in English and Communication. Patty also received a certificate degree in media buying from Paragon Media, Inc. She brings to the agency a background of exceptional organizational skills and first-rate client relations.

Founded in 1990, Robertson & Markowitz is a full-service advertising and public relations agency, serving regional and national clients. For more information on the expertise and services of Robertson & Markowitz Advertising & Public Relations, Inc. or to view samples of work please visit www.www.robmark.com or call (912) 921-1040.