Nuffer, Smith, Tucker continues to grow its award-winning public relations team with the hiring of Rebecca Howe as an account executive and Katie Rowland as an account coordinator.

Howe joins NST after spending nearly four years at a public relations firm in Michigan. Rowland previously served as an intern with NST and was hired full-time immediately following her graduation from San Diego State University in 2010 with a degree in public relations.

Prior to joining NST, Howe served as an associate with Lambert, Edwards & Associates, a Michigan-based public relations and investor relations firm. She handled various public relations and marketing activities for businesses and organizations of all sizes, from international and Fortune 500 organizations to community nonprofit organizations and health care start-ups. In her new role, Howe is charged with developing and coordinating public relations and interactive initiatives for clients such as Chicken of the Sea and PhotoTouch Inc. Howe received her bachelor’s degree in public relations and marketing from Central Michigan University in 2006 and is a member of the Public Relations Society of America.

Rowland joined NST as an intern in November 2009, gaining experience working for various clients of the firm. In her new role, Rowland will help to plan and implement successful campaigns for the Dairy Council of California, ITW Space Bag and McDonald’s of San Diego County. Prior to joining NST, Rowland served as an event intern for the Sundt Memorial Foundation in San Diego where she played a critical role in the planning and execution of the foundation’s annual gala.

Nuffer, Smith, Tucker Inc. is a public relations firm headquartered in San Diego. The firm specializes in branding, strategic planning, marketing communication, social media, crisis communication, issues management and graphic design for local, regional and national clients. For more information about Nuffer, Smith, Tucker call 619/296-0605 or visit www.nstpr.com.