Charles C. Hooks, Jr.
Consulting Director
Environmental and Energy Practice Group
Email: chooks@advantusstrategies.com
Charles Hooks has more than 40 years experience in public relations, issues management, employee communications and marketing communications. He established Hooks Associates in 1980 and built the company into one of the leading public relations firms in Central and Western Virginia. In 2005, he joined with Robert Crockett in creating Crockett+Hooks, LLC, which focused on environmental issues. An experienced writer and manager, Hooks has provided communications counsel and services to companies and organizations on a regional and national basis. Over the years he has developed innovative and cost-effective communications solutions for a wide variety of clients, including Duke Energy, FPL Energy, the Virginia Forestry Association, Piedmont Community Health Plan, C.B. Fleet, Beta International, Virginia Biosolids Council, City of Richmond, City of Lynchburg, Virginia’s Region 2000, Virginia’s Heartland, MeadWestvaco Corporation and Amsted Industries. Prior to founding his own company, Hooks gained broad public relations experience in manufacturing, energy and public affairs. He received his B.A. degree in political science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
