Business Whirl: Tate new Barberitos marketing director

Athens-based Barberitos Franchising recently hired Rachel Tate as the new marketing director for the Tex-Mex restaurant franchising company.

Prior to joining Barberitos, Tate worked with Sea Island Resorts as sales manager, responsible for promoting sales within the travel industry. She was promoted to that position after working as public relations assistant manager for the company. Before that, she was public relations coordinator with Sea Island Resorts.

Originally from Macon, Tate attended Georgia College & State University where she earned a bachelor’s degree in mass communications with a concentration in advertising and public relations.

Mental health agency honors Johnson

Mental Health America of Northeast Georgia has selected Athens Banner-Herald staff writer Joe Johnson for the Outstanding Service to the Community award for 2009, which recognizes Johnson’s work in covering the issue of mental illness in Athens area.

The agency will present the award at the annual Mental Health Awards banquet Tuesday at Milledge Avenue Baptist Church. Johnson’s stories consistently have been superior, said the agency’s executive direc

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Home Site Map Advertise For Sale Subscribe to our Monthly Email Newsletter	McDonald Business Whirl: Tate new Barberitos marketing director Athens-based Barberitos Franchising recently hired Rachel Tate as the new marketing director for the Tex-Mex restaurant franchising company. Prior to joining Barberitos, Tate worked with Sea Island Resorts as sales manager, responsible for promoting sales within the travel industry. She was promoted to that position after working as public relations assistant manager for the company. Before that, she was public relations coordinator with Sea Island Resorts. Originally from Macon, Tate attended Georgia College & State University where she earned a bachelor’s degree in mass communications with a concentration in advertising and public relations. Mental health agency honors Johnson Mental Health America of Northeast Georgia has selected Athens Banner-Herald staff writer Joe Johnson for the Outstanding Service to the Community award for 2009, which recognizes Johnson’s work in covering the issue of mental illness in Athens area. The agency will present the award at the annual Mental Health Awards banquet Tuesday at Milledge Avenue Baptist Church. Johnson’s stories consistently have been superior, said the agency’s executive direc Continue read the rest of "Business Whirl: Tate new Barberitos marketing director " by Athens Banner-Herald © 2009 http://onlineathens.com - Athens Banner-Herald - All rights reserved. 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