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… Full story »
She's a big Hello Kitty fan, a foodie and, as of this summer, an intern here at Gard Communications. Full story »
In honor of my colleague, Jon Bell, who used to write the daily “Five Things” for the Portland Business Journal before becoming Gard’s copywriter, I’d like… Full story »
Back when Jenna Rose joined Gard Communications as an executive assistant in 2011, the company was still relying heavily on printed letters, print advertising and – gasp! – even a fax machine. Full story »
When spotlighting Gard’s office manager and bookkeeper Teri Yamauchi, one thing becomes clear pretty quickly: Pugs definitely have some influence in her life. Full story »
In early 2021, Naureen Khan saw a job posting for an Account Manager at Gard Communications. A relatively recent Portland State University graduate, she knew that she was under-qualified for the job. But she went for it anyway. Full story »
