Ray Atkinson

Ray Atkinson has a diverse work experience in the field of communications, spanning over several companies. Ray'smost recent role was as the Senior Director of External Communications at Smithfield Foods starting in August 2022, preceded by a role as the Director of External Communications at the same company. From 2016 to 2022, they worked as the Director of Strategic Communications at the American Farm Bureau Federation, where they developed and implemented strategic plans and tracked progress towards organizational goals. Prior to that, Ray was the Assistant Vice President of Corporate Communications at PRA Group, where they created communication plans and led a team. Ray also served as the Director of Corporate Communications at Pilgrim's and as the Communication Coordinator at WLR Foods, Inc. in the past.

Ray Atkinson has a Bachelor's Degree in Mass Communication with a concentration in Public Relations from Towson University. In 2007, they obtained the Accredited in Public Relations (APR) certification from the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA), and in 2008, they obtained the Accredited Business Communicator (ABC) certification from IABC. Ray also attended the University of North Texas, although no specific degree or field of study is mentioned.