Avery Meetre Appointed Senior Vice President at LRA PR
Veteran publicist and operations leader steps into new role at growing national agency
Washington, DC—LRA PR President Anthony Hesselius announced today the promotion of Avery Meetre to a new role as senior vice president. Meetre marks 12 years with the agency in 2025, and steps into her new role leading operational guidance, legacy client relationships, and mentorship for its growing national team.
Over her career, Meetre has built a meaningful portfolio of work that spans leaders in global hospitality, travel and tourism, and emerging regional food and beverage brands. She currently serves as a member of the Women in Restaurant Leadership Advisory Board and as vice president of education & community outreach for Les Dames d’Escoffier DC. She was also a recent past president of the International Foodservice Editorial Council, driving conversations, advocacy, and thoughtful planning around issues affecting the American foodservice industry.
Avery Meetre, Senior Vice President, LRA PR (credit: Karlin Villondo Photography)
During her time at LRA PR, Meetre has overseen the growth and evolution of work on behalf of clients including Hilton Worldwide, Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington, and beloved restaurant brands including Smashburger and Chuy’s among others. She currently oversees the agency’s award-winning work on behalf of Richard Sandoval Hospitality, Atlas Brew Works, and the historic Woodmont Country Club in Maryland. In her new role as senior vice president, she continues her growth as a manager and mentor, overseeing a team of nine publicists and a dynamic portfolio of 50 clients each year.
Connect with her on LinkedIn. For more information about LRA or to speak with Mrs. Meetre, contact anthonyh@lindarothpr.com.
About LRA PR
The team at LRA PR excels at providing creative connections through media relations, integrated digital marketing, and special events to produce comprehensive public relations plans. Since 1982, LRA has built a legacy of expertise supporting clients in food and beverage, travel and tourism, as well as a range of lifestyle brands. LRA currently has staff in Washington DC, Atlanta, Charlotte, Louisville, Pittsburgh, and Portland, OR. For more information, visit www.lindarothpr.com or on social media @LindaRothPR.
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