Our collaborative staff includes an exceptional web team, a highly skilled public affairs and public relations group, an award-winning creative crew and excellent project managers. We share good judgment, intelligence and the pride and determination to get the work done right. And we come from a wide variety of backgrounds – read on to get a glimpse of what makes us tick.
It’s been close to 30 years since John Plymale first joined Gard Communications, but he still remembers his first day in the office as a burgeoning production artist and graphic designer in 1993. Full story »
It’s a season of change here at Gard Communications. Full story »
If you’re at all familiar with the Portland music scene, you probably know that every December, the Alberta Rose Theatre comes to life with the sights of a talented troupe of circus performers and the sounds of a classic Beatles album. Full story »
After four-plus years at Gard Communications, Associate Director of Public Relations Natalie Bennon bid us farewell on Friday. She's on her way to Sustainable Northwest for the next step in her communications career. Before she left, she penned us a final goodbye with some of her reflections from her time here. Full story »
It didn’t take long for Hibo Abtidon to make her mark at Gard. In her first year, she’s already earned both a promotion to senior associate and a reputation for her keen sense of humor, style and fun. Full story »
Let’s hear it for the one, the only, Chelsea Punian! As Gard’s public affairs account manager since 2021, we’re celebrating her one-year work anniversary by shining a light on her rise to public affairs stardom from a previous life of law. Full story »
Growing up in the Portland area, Mary Wasson would see all of the local media outlets – The Oregonian, KOIN, OPB and others – in the background of her life. Now, about a year after joining Gard as an associate, she’s working closely with them nearly every day. Full story »
Summer 2022 is officially behind us. Full story »
And just like that, summer’s about over – and so is Rossalyn Ou’s time with us here at Gard. Full story »
(Note: This remembrance of Julie Mancini, who died this week, comes from Scott Sparling, a recently retired member of the Gard team who met Julie when she worked… Full story »
