Kannapolis Communications Director Annette Privette Keller announces retirement after 30 years in public service

Longtime communications leader, whose last day is Dec. 31, helped shape municipal branding, downtown revitalization and community engagement initiatives across the region.

Annette Privette Keller will step down as Kannapolis’ communications director at the end of the year. Photo courtesy of Annette Privette Keller.

After three decades of helping shape how local governments and public school systems communicate with their communities, City of Kannapolis Communications Director Annette Privette Keller has announced she will retire effective Dec. 31.