American PressWorks was founded in 1997 to provide management services and public affairs consulting for the communications industries and professions. Based in Arlington, Virginia, it works with organizations in the media world to shape opinion, build community and achieve group goals. Principals are Tonda F. Rush and Carol S. Pierce. Together they bring a wealth of experience in media, public policy and education to the service of clients. The credo of American PressWorks is to create colloquy, recognizing that progress comes from understanding and mutual respect for common goals. American PressWorks strives for inclusion, efficiency and creativity in its projects. Rush also maintains a law practice, in association with King & Ballow, a Nashville, Tennessee, firm that represents leading media companies in the United States. APW is a consultant, manager and creator of direct products of value to its clients. Its focus is on providing the association with the best-tailored professional services available. Our philosophy is founded on a belief that communications creates community and that good association management does the same thing. We believe it is the role of associations to help their members develop better businesses, sharper skills or stronger strategies for their futures. We believe that associations are stronger when we understand their businesses.