June 15th, 2011 
Matt Loede 
Posted in The Post-Gazette reports that the Steelers have hired a new guy to take control of the teams PR Department.
The Steelers have named Burt Lauten communications coordinator. Lauten takes over that position from Dave Lockett, who left the team in March.
Lauten, who has been with the team since 2005, had served as the team’s public relations/media manager. Before joining the Steelers, Lauten worked in Pitt’s sports information department, working with the Panthers’ football, baseball and women’s basketball teams. A Westminster College graduate, Lauten also worked for the Miami of Ohio athletic department.
“Burt Lauten has been a valuable member of our public relations staff for the past six years,” Steelers president Art Rooney II said in a statement. “I am confident he will continue to provide outstanding service to our media representatives in his new position.”
