Founded in 1938 by Col. John Dillin, the Florida Public Relations Association is the oldest public relations and communications organization in the country. With chapters serving Pensacola to the Treasure Coast and Naples, FPRA provides professional development, accreditation and certification, networking and fellowship to more than 1,500 student and professional members. The Jacksonville Chapter was established in 1956 as the Gator Chapter and serves serves communicators in Nassau, Clay, Duval and St. Johns Counties.