C.R. Laurence Co. Inc. (CRL) of Los Angeles has announced that Jackie Brown has been promoted to the position of managing director of the advertising, marketing and sales support division. She is a graduate of Chapman University in Orange County, Calif., and has a bachelor's degree in business administration.

"We are proud to make this announcement," said Donald Friese, president and chief executive officer. "Jackie has demonstrated exceptional organizational skills with strong leadership capabilities. We are pleased to have Jackie as a member of the C.R. Laurence team, and wish her success in this new position and with her career at C.R. Laurence."