Norman’s background includes experience in public relations, marketing, social media, association management, event planning, branding, advertising & publishing. In addition, he has been directly involved with development & infrastructure planning for the Town of Cary through a number of Intercity Visit projects across the United States and Canada. Prior to joining S&A Cherokee Norman was most recently the VP of communications and governmental relations with the Cary Chamber of Commerce.

Norman is an accredited member of PRSA and has held leadership roles with the NCPRSA and RPRS. He is currently chair-elect of PRSA’s Southeast District. Norman was also named to PRSA’s Counselors Academy in 2008 & received the Business Journal’s 40 under 40 Leadership Award in 2009. He also holds several board positions outside of the communications field including 2011 Chairman of the Holly Springs Chamber of Commerce. He serves on the Wake Technical Community College Advisory Board. He also served as the chair of the 2011 Raleigh Chamber Business Expo.

Norman earned his B.A. in communication with a concentration in Public Relations from North Carolina State University. He later completed the Organizational Management Institute at the College of Charleston satisfying requirements to lead or manage all aspects of an association. Norman was awarded the Outstanding Alumni Achievement Award from NC State in 2008 and Cary MacGregor Rotary named him Rotarian of the Year in 2009.