RICHMOND, VA: After just seven months as president of Carter Ryley Thomas PR (CRT), J.R. Hipple has quit, citing the desire to spend more time with family.
With his resignation, Hipple is ceding all equity in the firm, and must adhere to a one-year non-compete clause.
Hipple was one of the company's founders when it formed in 1996, evolving from Earle Palmer Brown's Virginia base. He oversaw the Richmond headquarters' daily operations. His management duties will be split among three executives: COO ...