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MONTEREY, Calif.-Elizabeth Ruese has been promoted to General Manager at Armanasco Public Relations, Inc., in Monterey, by agency President, David Armanasco. As General Manager, Ruese will plan, direct and coordinate the operations of the company, oversee the management of all client accounts and assist with new business development.

Ruese, a Monterey County native, joined the firm in 1997 after working for 10 years with Lucky Stores during which time she held several management positions in various departments. Ruese, an active volunteer, has been involved with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Monterey County for the past 3 years. She participated in their mentoring program and currently she serves on the organization's fundraising committee. She has been recognized for her volunteer service by the City of Pacific Grove, the Volunteer Center, the County of Monterey and she received a Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition from Congressman Sam Farr. In 2001, Ruese was honored at the Annual Philanthropist Award luncheon as an Outstanding Philanthropist.

Established in 1985, Armanasco Public Relations, Inc., an associate of Hill & Knowlton, Inc., has grown to become the largest privately owned public relations firm on the Central Coast. The firm's client roster cuts across a variety of industries, including agriculture, foodservice, education, hospitality, real estate development, and utilities. Services include public affairs, community relations, strategic planning, marketing communications and crisis management.