Allison Sohr, Director of Marketing & Public Relations

Allison is in charge of planning, implementing and evaluating a comprehensive communications, marketing, advertising, sponsorship, and public relations program. She is responsible for the writing, development, design, and coordination of all written publications for the District. She serves as the Webmaster responsible for the continual development
of the website.

Memberships:

• Illinois Park and Recreation Association
• Batavia Access Television (BATV)
• Batavia Chamber of Commerce
• Batavia MainStreet

Education:

• B.A. Communications/Marketing, Concordia University, River Forest, IL
• B.S. Sociology, Concordia University, River Forest, IL
• Sports & Entertainment Management Certificate, Columbia College, Chicago

• My most memorable celebrity experience ... was being asked by actor/comedienne Jamie Foxx "for my digits" (phone number)
• The most exhilarating job experience I've ever had ... was working for the NBA's Chicago Bulls as an "IncrediBull", entertainment coordinator, for their sponsors' on-court games and promotions
• The best learning experience I ever had was ... working as an assistant to the Publicist for the Jerry Springer Show
• Favorite song ... "American Pie" by Don McLean