December 4, 2009 Pawtucket RI- We are pleased to announce that Tara Flanagan has recently been elected to the Providence PCC Executive Committee as the new Membership Chair.

Tara, a Senior Account Executive at Mercury and Communications Director for the American Marketing Association, brings more than 12 years of direct marketing experience to the PCC. Tara says “this will be a great opportunity for Mercury and me. It will be an unbelievable learning experience and will give me the chance to directly affect the industry I work in.” For Mercury it means we will continue to have a voice in the mailing industry in Providence as it continues to evolve over the next few years.”

“At Mercury we have noticed a huge change in the print and mail industry. As a company it is all about data, strategy and technology. It is where this industry is going. And it is where Mercury is going.” stated Steve Cronin, President/ CEO of Mercury. Cronin went on to say “Tara has always been one of Mercury’s forward thinkers. I know her great ideas, experience and drive will bring great things to the PCC and I am excited about the year to come.”

The Postal Customer Council (PCC) program began more than 40 years ago with the hopes of improving communication between postal customers and local postal managers. Over the next year Tara hopes to use her consultative approach and vast knowledge in the mailing industry to stimulate growth and awareness for the Providence PCC. Her focus within the PCC will be in areas such as member acquisition and retention, development of creative campaigns and increased participation.