Diana Lueptow Elected Chairman of CVNPA Board of Directors

2/12/2007

Peninsula, Ohio - Cuyahoga Valley National Park Association (CVNPA) is pleased to announce the election of Diana Lueptow as chairman of the CVNPA Board of Directors. Ms. Lueptow is senior vice president with the Cleveland-based public relations firm Edward Howard.

“Cuyahoga Valley National Park is a treasure that must be protected,” Ms. Lueptow said. “I am thrilled to continue the great work of Cuyahoga Valley National Park Association and to lead an outstanding board that is so committed to our mission. Cuyahoga Valley is a national park in a unique location and it provides huge opportunities for engagement by the people of this region.”

A graduate of The University of Akron, Ms. Lueptow specializes in corporate communication, branding, media relations and strategic planning at Edward Howard, which has been recognized as the number one public relations agency in the nation for community service.

CVNPA, in partnership with the National Park Service and Cuyahoga Valley National Park (CVNP), provides innovative education programs and fosters community awareness, support and enjoyment of the park. For more information about CVNPA and its membership program, visit www.cvnpa.org or call (330) 657-2909.

CVNP covers 33,000 acres along the Cuyahoga River between Cleveland and Akron, Ohio. Managed by the National Park Service, CVNP combines cultural, historical, recreational and natural activities in one setting. For more information visit www.nps.gov/cuva/ or www.dayinthevalley.com or call (216) 524-1497 or (800) 445-9667.