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SOUTHFIELD, Mich. (December 5, 2011) – Audrey Robinson has joined Polk as vice president – government relations, the company announced today. In this role, Robinson will be the strategic leader for Polk’s government relations activities. She will lead Polk’s government relations team, providing policy and legislative direction. Robinson also will oversee contract negotiations with Polk’s state government customers.
“We are pleased to welcome Audrey to the Polk team,” said Mike Gingell, vice president of corporate development at Polk. “Her extensive experience and background working in the governmental sector will be a tremendous asset to our business moving forward.”
Robinson brings more than 15 years of governmental affairs-related experience to her new position. She most recently served as general counsel for the Charter Township of Canton, Mich. and also worked as manager of state government affairs at Reed Elsevier, Inc. She has state-level government experience as well, having served as policy advisor and legal counsel for the Michigan State House of Representatives and as a legislative liaison for Michigan Defense Trial Counsel in Lansing. In addition, Robinson worked in a variety of roles for two state senators. She graduated from Michigan State University with bachelor of science degrees in political economy and international relations, and received her juris doctorate degree from Case Western Reserve University School of Law in Cleveland.
About Polk
Polk is the premier provider of automotive information and marketing solutions. The organization collects and interprets global data, and provides extensive automotive business expertise to help customers understand their market position, identify trends, build brand loyalty, conquest new business and gain a competitive advantage. Polk helps automotive manufacturers and dealers, automotive aftermarket companies, finance and insurance companies, advertising agencies, media companies, consulting organizations, government agencies and market research firms make good business decisions. A privately held global firm, Polk is based in Southfield, Michigan with operations in Australia, Canada, China, France, Germany, Japan, South Korea, Spain, the United Kingdom and the United States. For more information, please visit www.polk.com.
