Del Galloway

About Del Galloway

Del retired in March 2024 following a 43-year career. He is a public relations executive with proven success building brands, strengthening reputations and driving results for Fortune 500 companies and other global organizations – from AT & T and United Way to Wells Fargo. He has a gift for “connecting the dots” between organizations and stakeholders, brands and consumers, and key influentials and communities. It\'s Del\'s understanding of relationships, his focus on reputations and his ability to convey the right message at the right time - when to push, pull or pause - that have made him a trusted advisor to clients worldwide.“I find great reward in helping individuals and organizations recognize and achieve their potential,” says Del.He is a servant leader and a champion of diversity, equity, inclusion and social justice.Del is President of ACEJMC - Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications - the governing body that accredits colleges of journalism and communications in the U.S. and countries worldwide.In 2004, Del served as President and CEO of the Public Relations Society of America, a leading global public relations association. In 2018, PRSA recognized Del with its Gold Anvil Award - the Society’s highest individual honor - for lifetime achievement in public relations. In 1990, Del led the Florida Public Relations Association, and received FPRA’s Dillon Award for lifetime achievement in 2002.He is accredited in public relations (APR) and is a PRSA Fellow, recognizing public relations leadership and excellence.Del holds a master’s degree in communications and a bachelor’s degree in public relations from The University of Florida, where he is honored as an “Alumni of Distinction.”

Experience

1. SVP Atlantic and Northeast Regions

   Wells Fargo

   Jan 2014 — Present · DC, US

Education

• University of Florida

  Bachelor's Degree, Journalism and Communications

  1979 — 1981

• University of Florida

  Master's Degree, Public Relations

  1981 — 1983

Skills

• Brand Management
• Fundraising
• Social Media
• Strategic Communications
• Strategy
• Message Development
• Speech Writing
• Event Management
• Crisis Communications
• Program Management
• Nonprofits
• Sponsorship
• Event Planning
• Corporate Communications
• Ap Style
• Management
• Corporate Social Responsibility
• Communication Training
• Communications Planning
• Leadership
• Philanthropy
• Blogging
• Spokesperson
• Press Releases
• Crisis Management
• Integrated Marketing
• Reputation Management
• Marketing Communications
• Community Development
• Copywriting
• Public Relations
• Internal Communications
• Media Relations
• Public Affairs
• Newsletters
• Publicity
• Social Media Marketing