Marketing Manager Anna Derocher hired

Fehr Graham, a leading Midwest engineering and environmental firm with 10 locations in three states, recently hired Anna Derocher as its marketing manager.

In her new role, the 19-year digital news media veteran will oversee marketing and brand development efforts for Fehr Graham companywide.

Prior to joining the Fehr Graham team, Derocher was managing editor at the Rockford Register Star and The Journal-Standard of Freeport in Illinois. She joined the Register Star as a reporter in 2000 and held several leadership positions over the years. Her focus in the last 12 years was growing digital media, including social media engagement and website traffic. Before moving to Rockford, Derocher was a reporter for two years at the Abilene (Texas) Reporter-News. She has a bachelor's degree in mass communication with an emphasis in journalism from Winona (Minnesota) State University.

"We are excited to have someone with Anna's energy and expertise join the Fehr Graham team," said Mick Gronewold, certified professional engineer and partner at Fehr Graham. "Anna's addition to the company comes at an opportune time as Fehr Graham continues to execute a methodical growth plan. Anna's leadership will ensure we effectively communicate our brand as well as consistently message how we bring value to our clients and adhere to our mission statement of improving the quality of life in the communities where we live and work."