Strategic Public Relations Firm Snapp Norris Group (SNG) Appoints Three New Senior Public Relations Associates; Client Growth Prompts SNG to Hire David Vandagriff, David C. Hill and Sydnee Fox.

SALT LAKE CITY -- Leading strategic public relations firm Snapp Norris Group (SNG) announced today the appointment of David Vandagriff, Sydnee Fox, and David Hill to the agency's senior account team.

"SNG is achieving strong and steady growth in Utah and nationally," said Leslie Norris, managing partner and executive strategic director for SNG. "Our clients are growing, their markets are aware of their activities and we are pleased to be a part of their success. Our goal this year is to keep client successes high, allow SNG to achieve smart expansion and provide the best PR services possible."

Increasing growth of client base and future possibilities spur the additions of these three new senior associates, whose expertise range from law and consumer application to agency and corporate communications.

Vandagriff comes to SNG from Corda Technologies, where he was vice president of sales and marketing. His diverse background includes executive positions with MyFamily.com, Lexis-Nexis and Neighborhood America and more than 16 years as an attorney. He has also held positions with the J. Walter Thompson advertising agency and CNA Insurance. Vandagriff has planned and led numerous product launches, written and directed many marketing and advertising campaigns and engaged in activities that have built world-wide awareness and mind-share.

Fox brings 10 years of professional experience to SNG, specializing in media relations, strategic public relations, communication and brand building in both agency and corporate environments. She has served as public relations director for Nu Skin, Pharmanex and Big Planet, divisions within Nu Skin Enterprises and established herself as one of the state's leading high-tech agency executives, with account leadership at both Brodeur Worldwide and Politis Communications.

Hill returns to SNG with more than 10 years experience in BtoB and BtoC corporate and agency PR/marcom settings. Former positions with The Summit Group, FranklinCovey, MarketStar and Penna Power Bryan & Hanyes have sharpened his skills in crafting and executing strategy, messaging and communication tactics.

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About Snapp Norris Group

Since 2002, Snapp Norris Group (SNG) has become the leading technology strategic public relations agency in the Salt Lake City region, building on a long-standing reputation for excellence in public relations and strategic council. Currently, SNG is positioned among the nation's top 20 mid-size technology PR agencies. Providing all aspects of public relations planning and execution, SNG provides the key communications elements companies need to build a strong market presence in today's fast-paced and challenging world.

For the third consecutive year SNG was named a Utah Valley Entrepreneurial Forum's (UVEF) "Top 25 Under 5" in Sept. 2005, in competition with more than 100 Utah-based companies. SNG partners also serve in an advisory capacity to the Utah Technology Council (UTC) and MountainWest Capital Network (MWCN).

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