Mike Gardner Named COO of LRA PR
DC Marketing & Communications Veteran Helms Legendary PR & Marketing Agency
Washington, DC—Linda E. Roth, Founder and CEO of LRA PR, announces the appointment of Mike Gardner as Chief Operating Officer. Mike brings more than 30 years of executive leadership experience across marketing, communications, operations, talent, and organizational growth.
Mike joins LRA with a distinguished track record of leading high-impact initiatives for nationally recognized brands, including Discovery Channel, AOL, and Verizon. He has overseen product marketing, brand strategy, retention marketing, and customer relationship management, building a reputation for combining strategic vision with strong operational execution.
Later in his career, as Chief People Officer at Millennial Media, Mike led the company’s intensive talent growth after its IPO, strengthening his expertise in scaling talent development, leading teams through transitions, and aligning people and culture to support rapid business growth—assets that will benefit LRA’s future.
“Mike brings a rare combination of strategic leadership, operational discipline, and people-first management,” said Linda Roth. “His depth of experience and proven ability to build, lead, and grow organizations make him a valuable addition to the LRA leadership team.”
In his role as COO, Mike will help lead LRA’s operations, support strategic growth, strengthen internal systems, and further the agency’s commitment to delivering exceptional service and results for clients. Mike’s appointment reflects LRA’s ongoing investment in leadership that supports both innovation and long-term growth.
About LRA PR
LRA PR launched as a publicity and marketing company geared toward the hospitality industry. Now, it has built a portfolio of work spanning four decades and includes entertainment, exhibitions and special events, hotels & tourism, food and beverage, lifestyle brands in retail and wellness, and a range of domestic and foreign associations. LRA secures national publicity in print, broadcast, and online media, as well as dynamic, integrated social media and digital campaigns. For more information, visit lindarothpr.com.
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