U.S. Chamber Promotes Linda Schoumacher Rozett To Vice President

WASHINGTON, D.C. – United States Chamber of Commerce President Thomas Donohue today announced the promotion of Linda Schoumacher Rozett from Media Relations Director to Vice President for Media Relations.

As Media Relations Director, Rozett has worked with senior Chamber officers to manage program and policy publicity. In addition, she has identified communications messages, audiences, priorities and goals for issues of importance to the U.S. business community and has served as a Chamber spokesperson.

"Rozett has earned this significant promotion through her hard work, experience and ability," said Thomas Donohue, Chamber President and CEO. "She has played an important role in ensuring that the Chamber's priorities and messages are heard loud and clear."

Prior to joining the Chamber in September 1999, Rozett worked for two national energy trade associations: first as Media Relations Manager for the Edison Electric Institute, followed by Public Relations Director for the Natural Gas Supply Association.

Rozett began her career with ABC News. During her thirteen years as a broadcast journalist, she held a number of senior producer positions, including two years as a field producer in ABC's Chicago bureau for World News Tonight and two years as the Washington, D.C., editorial producer for Good Morning America (News). Rozett holds a B.A. with Distinction from the University of Virginia in English.

"Linda has clearly demonstrated that she is the person to help communicate the Chamber's pro-business agenda," Donohue said.

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is the world's largest business federation representing more than three million businesses and organizations of every size, sector and region.

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