J.J. Carter, Fleishman-Hillard's president for the U.S. West region, has been named to PRWeek's 40 Under 40 2012 list. The industry publication recognizes Carter for his leadership of the region, in particular his success as the San Francisco office's general manager. In addition, PRWeek notes Carter's “highly successful background in sports PR” and role in establishing Fleishman-Hillard's global sports marketing offering. The annual list honors PR professionals under the age of 40 who have made significant contributions to the industry.