LOS ANGELES, Sept. 13, 1999 (PRIMEZONE) -- Julie A. Crandall, director of market services for The Nasdaq/Amex Market Group, has been named vice president of Pondel/Wilkinson Group, a Los Angeles headquartered corporate and investor relations firm.
Crandall, 33, held a 12-year career with Nasdaq/Amex, where she counseled public companies regarding the strategy and practice of investor relations and advised their senior management on market dynamics. Her clients included both small and mid cap companies operating in a broad range of industries.
"Julie Crandall brings to our organization a unique blend of consulting capabilities and skills working with senior management and boards of directors," said Roger S. Pondel, president and chief executive officer of Pondel/Wilkinson Group. "She has a deep understanding of complex issues surrounding the stock market and trading activities that will be of significant value to our clients."
Crandall, who recently relocated to Los Angeles from Washington, DC, earned an MBA degree in finance and international management from George Mason University and a BS/BA degree in finance and mark eting, magna cum laude, from the University of Richmond. She is a member of the National Investor Relations Institute.
Founded in 1968 and under present management since 1981, Pondel/Wilkinson Group serves public companies and professional and financial services firms, from offices in Los Angeles, New York and Boston. Services include liaison to the professional investment community, shareholder communications, financial media relations, and communications for crisis and transactions.
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