Furst Group Adds Former Tribune Reporter

March 9, 2010 – Healthcare-focused executive search firm Furst Group has appointed former Chicago Tribune reporter and editor, Patrick Kampert, to lead its communications and marketing department Mr. Kampert was the Tribune’s primary reporter on the Terri Schiavo feeding-tube case, breaking national news along the way. “We are delighted someone of Pat’s caliber has joined our company,” said Bob Clarke, CEO. “As we continue to expand the complexity and reach of our communications activity, we need an experienced professional to manage this growing part of our business.” Founded in 1984, Furst Group is in based in Rockford, IL and has offices in Minneapolis, Washington, D.C., Chicago, San Francisco, Phoenix, Dallas and Seattle.