Mark Braykovich, one-time business editor at the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, has joined Hellerman Baretz Communications, a corporate/crisis PR boutique, as senior VP.

mark braykovichPrior to the AJ-C, Braykovich worked at the Cincinnati Enquirer and Akron Beacon Journal.

Most recently, he served as the first PR director at Troutman Sanders law firm. He held that post for the last six years.

John Hellerman, HBC co-founder, called Braykovich “a true statesman in the PR field” who is blessed with “forward-thinking journalistic instincts and talent for crafting effective media campaigns.

HBC services law firms, healthcare/financial services companies and consulting practices from offices in New York, Washington, Richmond, Charlotte, Atlanta, Houston, Chicago and Los Angeles.