Promotions recognize demonstrated leadership, professional growth and expanded responsibilities across the firm
Brentwood, Tenn. — November 12, 2026 — Pierce Public Relations (Pierce PR), an award-winning Brentwood-based public relations firm specializing in the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industry and related sectors supporting the built environment, today announced the promotions of Carson Brown and Allie Owens to account director and Kate Terborg to associate account manager. The promotions recognize each team member’s professional growth and contributions to the firm while strengthening Pierce PR’s leadership and client service capabilities as its business continues to expand.
As Pierce PR has grown, so have the needs of its clients and the opportunities for its staff to take on greater leadership. In response, the firm created two new roles that reflect its evolving needs and recognize the experience and strengths Brown, Owens and Terborg have developed. These internal promotions expand leadership capacity across client accounts and create new opportunities for staff development as Pierce PR continues to grow.
“Carson, Allie and Kate have each demonstrated tremendous growth this year, taking greater ownership of their work, showing initiative and contributing in meaningful ways to our clients and team,” said Julia Bonner, founder and president of Pierce PR. “These promotions recognize the leadership capabilities they’ve already developed and the confidence we have in their ability to take on even greater responsibility. As our firm continues to grow, I’m especially proud that we’re elevating talented leaders from within who are shaping what’s next for Pierce PR.”
Brown has advanced through three roles at Pierce PR since starting as a digital account coordinator in February 2021, most recently serving as senior account manager. Her work spans content and digital strategy, media relations, thought leadership and award nominations. In her new role, Brown will take on a larger leadership role in guiding client work and developing account staff while helping strengthen the firm’s culture and collaboration. She holds a bachelor’s degree in advertising and a minor in business administration from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
Owens joined Pierce PR as an account manager in November 2024 and later advanced to senior account manager. She works with clients to connect their communications strategies to broader business goals while identifying opportunities to strengthen relationships and support business development. As account director, Owens will help shape client and firm strategy, guide account leaders and turn insights across client accounts into stronger programs and better ways of working. Owens holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
Terborg has supported Pierce PR clients across social media management, content creation, email strategy, digital analytics and award nominations since joining the firm as an account coordinator in May 2025. In her new role, she will take on greater ownership of client workstreams, lead assigned projects and contribute more independently to media relations, content development and digital communications initiatives. Terborg holds a bachelor’s degree in economics and public relations from Belmont University.
About Pierce Public Relations
Pierce Public Relations is an award-winning, certified women-owned public relations agency headquartered in Brentwood, Tennessee. Named Nashville’s Best Boutique Agency by PRSA Nashville, the firm delivers strategy-first communications for the architecture, engineering and construction industry and firms serving the built environment, designed to strengthen reputation, elevate visibility and build the credibility that wins work and attracts talent. Women-built and led, Pierce PR is WBENC and GO-DBE certified and trusted by leading firms nationwide to protect and advance the reputations they have spent years building. Learn more at Pierce-PR.com.
