McNeely Brockman Public Relations has announced that Mary Ruth Raphael has been named a partner in the firm.  

According to a release, Raphael is MBPR’s fourth partner, joining Kelly Brockman and Mark McNeely, who started the Nashville-based agency in 2018, and Leigh Lindsey, who was named a partner in 2023.

Mary Ruth Raphael Photo: MBPR

Raphael, who joined MBPR in April, previously spent 23 years at MP&F Strategic Communications, leading national and regional communications campaigns for the agency. She has worked with clients in the government, tourism, alcoholic beverage, education and real estate sectors.

Raphael has served as president of the Public Relations Society of America Nashville Chapter and as the co-chair of PRSA National’s conference host committee. She is active with

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