Holly Raulerson recently joined the staff of Greenville Newspapers as advertising manager.

Raulerson is a native of

Mobile, Ala., and earned her B.S. degree in Communications from Troy State University. Her major areas of study included print journalism and public relations with minors in English and Business Administration.

"The first thing I noticed about Greenville was the pride citizens have of their town. I've received a warm welcome from everyone I've met so far, and I'm looking forward to becoming an active part of the community," Raulerson said.

Prior to moving to Greenville, Raulerson held an account executive position with the Gulf Coast Region of the American Red Cross in Mobile. Her previous experience also includes an advertising representative position with the Andalusia Star News, serving as managing editor of the Hoover Outlook in Hoover, Ala., and as a reporter for the Troy Progress. Raulerson also served as editor of the Troy State University newspaper, The Tropolitan.

She is an active member of the Troy State University Journalism Alumni Association and the Society of Professional Journalists.

During her spare time, Raulerson enjoys traveling, shopping, reading, playing volleyball and spending time with family and friends.