Rick Dunlap is an experienced and award-winning Accredited Public Relations (APR) professional with over 25 years of expertise in steering results-oriented strategic communication programs. Rick studied Journalism, Public Relations, English, and Business at West Virginia University and Accreditation in Public Relations (APR) at the Universal Accreditation Board (UAB) in November 2019.

Rick's professional experience spans across various organizations, including Deloitte, where he is Senior Solutions Specialist. Previously, Rick served as Co-Founder at Merito Consulting, Director of Public Relations at Visit Hershey & Harrisburg, Senior Public Relations Account Executive at Neiman Group, Director of Sales and Marketing – Tourism Development at Pennsylvania Great Outdoors Visitors Bureau, Director of Sales - Tourism Development at Pennsylvania Tourism Office and Public Relations Account Manager at Mullen Advertising. Additionally, Rick worked at Snowshoe Mountain as Public Relations-Promotions Manager, Office of Student Activities at West Virginia University as Public Relations Assistant, and Idlewild & SoakZone as Corporate Events Coordinator.

Due to his excellent communication skills, industry expertise, and informed consultation to senior executive leadership, Rick Dunlap has a proven track record for creating innovative business proposals and delivering results-oriented strategic communication programs.