NEW ORLEANS — January 25, 2008 — Ashley Owens joined the Deveney Communication team as a Senior Public Relations Strategist. Bringing her extensive background in the communication field gained from her education and work around the country, Ashley will work on Deveney clients such as Touro Infirmary, Fisher & Phillips, LLP, Arxcel and LAMMICO.

“I am very excited to be a part of such a well-respected firm,” said Owens. “Deveney Communication has an impressive track record and is well respected throughout the industry. I hope my public affairs, nonprofit and healthcare experience adds even more depth to this outstanding team.”

During her tenure in Washington, D.C., Owens worked at two of the largest public relations firms in the country as well as a national professional society. Most recently, she was the Public Relations Manager for the American Society of Landscape Architects. She was responsible for all national media outreach and managed the grassroots PR efforts for individual chapters. In addition, Owens provided public relations counsel to the Board of Directors and the Executive Council of the Society.

Owens also worked at Edelman Public Relations Worldwide as an Account Supervisor on the Healthcare Public Affairs team. She managed the Amgen and Pfizer Health Solutions accounts. She also played an integral role on the Pfizer Tobacco Dependence account.

During her tenure at Porter Novelli, Owens worked in the public affairs practice for the American Forest and Paper Association, the Chlorine Chemistry Council and the National Women’s Health Information Center. Ashley has also provided public relations counsel in South Carolina, working at two smaller agencies for a variety of corporate clients including Shell Oil, the South Carolina Department of Revenue, Holland Co. LLP and the National Institute for Learning Disabilities.

Ashley holds a Masters in Mass Communications from the University of South Carolina.