Tate Rutland

Tate Rutland is an experienced communications professional currently serving as the Public Information Officer for the City of Hattiesburg since September 2023. With a robust freelance background in copywriting that began in January 2012, Tate has also held significant roles such as Communications Coordinator at Hattiesburg Clinic, PA, and Creative Consultant for doTERRA Wellness Advocate. Experience includes managing author events, developing PR strategies, and executing marketing initiatives at various organizations, including Harvesting Happiness and The Pointe Malibu Recovery Center. Tate holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communications with an emphasis in Journalism from California Lutheran University, completed between 2015 and 2017.