Joe Epley

Howdy. I'm Joe Epley, a writer and management consultant in public relations and reputation management.

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A native of North Carolina, Joe Epley has worn many hats over the past seven decades -- Green Beret, journalist, change agent, global traveler, PR pro and now novelist.  He became an author after selling Epley Associates / Public Relations in Charlotte, NC after operating it for 38 years,  But since he couldn't understand how the retirement gig works (other than moving to the foot of the Blue Ridge and enjoying rural life again) so in addition to board work, some consulting, Joe Epley is now writing about the American Revolutionary War in the south. Epley's first book, "A Passel of Hate," received critical acclaim. Honors and awards: Gold Anvil  --  The most prestigious award in the public relations profession.  One given annually by the Public Relations Society of America for lifetime achievement. University of North Carolina School of Journalism Public Relations Hall of Fame Defense Information School Alumni Hall of Fame Order of the Long Leaf Pine  - North Carolina's top recognition for individual accomplishment Russian Public Relations Association Life member -- In recognition of helping start ethical public relations education and practice in Russia. Silver Medalist in historical fiction (2012) by the Military Writers Society of America for the book "A Passel of Hate."    

Author at Writer & Novelist

September 2010 - Present | Tryon, NC

Consultant at Epley Consulting

January 2006 - Present | Tryon, NC

Management consulting on issues involving public relations and reputation management.

Director at The Marketing Alliance

June 2004 - Present | St Louis, MO

Member, Board of Directors

President in 1991 at Public Relations Society of America

January 1974 - Present | New York City

CEO of the world's largest association for the public relations profession. Also served as chair for PRSA's College of Fellows, Counselors Academy and PRSA Foundation.

Director at Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation

January 2005 - January 2012 | Winston-Salem, NC

Member, Board of Directors

Founding Partner, (Global Chair - 2000-2001) at WORLDCOM Public Relations Group

January 1988 - January 2005 | New York

CEO of world's largest consortium of independent public relations firms.

Founder and CEO at Epley Associates

January 1968 - January 2005 | Charlotte and Raleigh, NC

CEO and lead public relations conselor

Cool Springs High School

School of Hard Knocks, University of Life

Charlotte College

writing, problem solving, public relations, reputation management,history, Outdoor activities, American Revolutionar War (with emphasis on the Carolinas).