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Shawn M. Platt (2000)
 

Education

  • B.A. Public Relations, Purdue University Calumet

  • M.A. Communication, Purdue University Calumet

Biography

Shawn is assistant vice president and head of public relations for LaSalle Bank in Chicago. In this role, he serves as the bank's senior press officer supporting its commercial and retail lines of business, community and civic development initiatives, Midwest commercial banking, and many sports marketing events that include The LaSalle Bank Chicago Marathon, The LaSalle Bank Open (PGA Tournament), and The LaSalle Bank Shamrock Shuffle.

Shawn was previously the head of public relations and advertising for Harrah's East Chicago. Prior to that, he was vice president of communications for the Lake County Convention and Visitors Bureau. He is a graduate of Purdue University Calumet and holds a Bachelors of Arts in Public Relations and a Masters of Arts in
Communication.

 

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