CRC Health Group Welcomes Linda Fisk as Senior Vice President of Internet Marketing

Author: Kristen Hayes
Date: 11/2/2009

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Kristen Hayes, Communications Director
CRC Health Group
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CRC Health Group Welcomes Linda Fisk as Senior Vice President of Internet Marketing

(November 2, 2009 - Cupertino, CA) - CRC Health Group, the nation's largest provider of behavioral health services, today announced the hiring of Linda Fisk as Senior Vice President of Internet Marketing.

Fisk brings to the position over 20 years of experience in marketing, advertising, research and public relations, including more than eight years in online marketing. Previously, Fisk served as Vice President of Marketing for Freedom Interactive leading all consumer and trade marketing, research and analytics initiatives, sales support activities and public relations projects. Prior to this, she served as Vice President, Online Marketing and Analytics, for Scripps Networks in Knoxville, Tenn., where she managed the growth and development of the online audiences of Scripps Networks brands. Fisk also served as Vice President of Audience Development and Management for Belo Interactive in Dallas, Texas, as well as Vice President of Marketing and Corporate Communications for Gaylord Entertainment in Nashville, Tenn.

"I am very pleased to announce that Linda has joined CRC," said Barry Karlin, CEO of CRC Health Group. "Linda is a highly talented marketing executive with a simple, yet vitally important charter at CRC: to drive internet-based admissions growth and support our facilities in achieving their growth plans."

"The internet is an increasingly powerful force in our business as growing numbers of people use the internet to gather information, identify programs and help them decide which programs best fit their needs. Linda will undoubtedly be a key executive in helping CRC achieve its growth objectives," added Karlin.

Fisk holds a Master of Arts degree in Psychology from the Southern Methodist University in Dallas and a Bachelor of Science degree in Communications from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.

"I look forward to working with CRC to create a dynamic and effective strategic plan to drive internet-based admissions growth for each of our valuable facilities and programs," said Fisk. "It's an exciting time and I look forward to partnering with the CRC team to exceed growth expectations."

CRC Health Group offers the most comprehensive network of specialized behavioral care services in the nation. As a world-class specialty health organization, CRC has provided healing and hope in the lives of their patients and students. By offering the largest array of personalized treatment services, individuals, families and professionals can choose the most appropriate treatment setting for their behavioral, addiction, and therapeutic educational needs. Every day, more than 30,000 people receive treatment from CRC programs making it the most trusted specialized behavioral health organization in the nation. CRC Health Group's motivation for growth stems from a deep commitment to make their services widely and easily available to those in need, while maintaining passion for delivering advanced behavioral, addiction, and therapeutic educational services. For over two decades, CRC programs have helped individuals and families reclaim and enrich their lives. For more information, visit www.crchealth.com or call (877) 637-6237.

For media inquiries, please contact CRC Communications Director, Kristen Hayes, at (562) 229-2204.