Chuck Norman

About Chuck Norman

Strategic Communications for C-Suite Leaders, corporations, trade and membership organizations.In today’s high-stakes environment, your brand’s reputation isn’t just a communications issue — it’s a business imperative.I’m Chuck Norman, APR — Owner and Principal of S&A Communications, a Forbes-recognized, full-service communications agency that helps C-suite leaders build trust, drive growth, and protect their brands. Whether you need to layer expertise and capacity over your internal team or fully outsource marketing and communications, we’re structured to deliver with speed, strategy, and precision.Our 47-person team of senior-level strategists and specialists provides a full spectrum of services including:Public Relations & Reputation ManagementCrisis Communications & PreparednessMarketing Strategy & Campaign ExecutionDigital, Social, Creative, Event Production & PublishingAs a proud member of the Public Relations Global Network (PRGN), S&A offers clients seamless access to 50+ independent agencies in over 30 countries — delivering global thinking with local execution. Whether your brand operates regionally, nationally, or internationally, we scale alongside you.With nearly 30 years in the industry, I’ve worked alongside executive teams, boards, and civic leaders across sectors — including construction, engineering, technology, automotive, telecom, economic development, healthcare, finance, education, and professional services. I’m an accredited PRSA professional, a former national chair of PRSA’s Counselors Academy, and have been honored with the Raleigh Public Relations Society Lifetime Achievement Award and Triangle Business Journal 40 Under 40 recognition.If your organization is at a turning point — launching, growing, repositioning, or responding — I invite you to connect. S&A Communications is built to serve as your trusted partner and difference-maker at every stage. Let’s explore how we can support your goals: https://sacommunications.com

Experience

1. President

   S&a Communications

   Jan 2003 — Present

   S&A Communications is a full-service communications company providing public relations, marketing, event planning, web design, digital marketing, social media, association management, photography & custom print & electronic publishing services. S&A has approximately 40 employees.Industry specialties include: Automotive, technology, legal, energy, insurance, mortgage, banking, branding, non-profits, universities, food service, event planning, chambers, medical services, sales, Web site design & development, commercial development, general contractors, specialty products, property management, benefit planning, real estate, assisted living, crisis communication, financial services, town & local government, public education, magazines, bond referendums & political campaigns

Education

• Hickory High

  High School Diploma, Science and Math

  1988 — 1992

• North Carolina State University

  BA - Communication, Public Relations

  1992 — 1996

Skills

• Speech Writing
• Email Marketing
• Integrated Marketing
• Newsletters
• Management
• Event Planning
• Association Management
• Start-Ups
• Marketing Communications
• Facebook
• Graphic Design
• Communications Planning
• Publicity
• Non-Profits
• Social Networking
• Strategic Communications
• Leadership
• Marketing
• Brand Development
• Strategic Planning
• Corporate Communications
• Advertising
• Website Development
• Copywriting
• Web Design
• Fundraising
• Marketing Strategy
• Nonprofits
• Social Media Marketing
• Message Development
• Press Releases
• Social Media
• Online Marketing
• Content Development
• Blogging
• Focus Groups
• Event Management
• Digital Strategy
• Crisis Communications
• New Business Development