Empire Construction Associates announces the appointment of Lesley Francis Public Relations as marketing partners.  With responsibility for the company’s branding, community outreach initiatives, copywriting, online and social media presence, LFPR is delighted to be working with this premier local business.

Empire Construction Associates, owned by business partners Matt Follis and Tim Donahue, is a general contractor dedicated to providing second- to-none costumer service that delivers unparalleled workmanship on every project. Empire Construction Associates ensures that each project is completed on time and within budget while offering unparalleled knowledge, experience and expertise.

British-born Lesley Francis is a graduate of the University of Bristol (England) and has extensive marketing experience.  In 1998, Lesley founded hsdcommunications, an award-winning, London-based agency that she grew from one person to a UK top 25 PR firm. She sold her business in 2007 to Gyro International, a global group with offices in 11 countries, and ran their worldwide PR division before relocating the USA, where she became a naturalized American citizen and founded LFPR. Her boutique public relations agency specializes in local businesses as well as non-profit organizations.

“Empire Construction is poised for growth and we are delighted to be working with Lesley and her team as we take our company to the next level,” Follis said.