Irvin goes from Mitsubishi to Town of Normal

Posted on May 4, 2016

Normal Town Council — *The new Director of Communications for the Town of Normal has strong ties to the community. (WJBC file photo)*

By Terry James

The man who served as the voice of Mitsubishi in Normal has accepted a new job.

Dan Irvin will be the new director of communications for the Town of Normal.

Normal City Manager Mark Peterson made the announcement.

“One of the Town Council’s top priority strategic initiatives calls for the development of an enhanced communications program within the organization. In recent years, the Town has made great strides in enhancing the organization’s presence. We have also improved our outreach efforts both internally and externally,” said Peterson. “I firmly believe that Dan is the person to take these efforts to the next level, directing a communications department that will maximize our opportunities to showcase the Town of Normal to both our residents and to possible constituencies beyond our corporate borders.”

The 62 year old Irvin had a 17 year career with Mitsubishi Motors as the company’s head of public relations.

Irvin also worked as an on-air host and reporter at WJBC radio.

He starts his new job with the Town of Normal June 6th.

Terry James can be reached at [email protected].

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