Welcoming fall at Gard – with a quick look back to summer

Summer 2022 is officially behind us.

Before we get too far into autumn and all the client work that awaits in the coming season, we thought we’d take a quick gander back at a highlight of the summer for the crew here at Gard – our company picnic.

The Gard team pose for a group shot at their 2022 summer picnic in Wallace park, Portland, Oregon.
The Gard team staying cool at Wallace Park in Northwest Portland.

Held on a hot summer’s day in the shade of the tall trees at Wallace Park in Northwest Portland, the picnic gave the Gard team some down time to catch up over great food, drinks and even a little corn hole and badminton. Some old friends dropped by – including longtime Gardians Scott Sparling and Anne Mangan – as did some new ones, including our new creative copywriter, Emily Hausman.

Portland photographer Stephen Grossman came by and took a few photos, as well. We couldn’t use them all, but click through the gallery here for a few highlights.

Alexis Wong and Chelsea Punian with their husbands at the Gard 2022 summer picnic in Wallace park, Portland, Oregon.
Senior Account Manager Alexis Wong and her partner, Michael, with Public Affairs Manager Chelsea Punian and her husband, Quinn.
Several employees at the Gard 2022 summer picnic in Wallace park, Portland, Oregon.
Account Manager Naureen Khan sharing an infectious laugh.
Several employees at the Gard 2022 summer picnic in Wallace park, Portland, Oregon.
Digital Project Manager Shelby Schroeder (left), his husband, Jason, and Lead Developer Arthur Parker (right).
Hannah Smith and her husband at the Gard 2022 summer picnic in Wallace park, Portland, Oregon.
Account Manager Hannah Smith and her husband, Matt Perreault.
Julia Stoops and Scott Gallagher at the Gard 2022 summer picnic in Wallace park, Portland, Oregon.
Gard Vice President Scott Gallagher and Director of Web & Digital Julia Stoops.
Several employees at the Gard 2022 summer picnic in Wallace park, Portland, Oregon.
Thumbs-up from Gard Associate Hibo Abtidon (left), Associate Mary Wasson and Account Manager Naureen Khan.
Natalie Bennon and Jon Bell the Gard 2022 summer picnic in Wallace park, Portland, Oregon.
Associate Director of Public Relations Natalie Bennon and Copywriter Jon Bell.
At the Gard 2022 summer picnic in Wallace park, Portland, Oregon.
Ashley Clark, who recently returned to Gard as a Senior Account Manager after a brief stint away, and her husband, Greg.
At the Gard 2022 summer picnic in Wallace park, Portland, Oregon.
Gard’s newest team member, Creative Copywriter Emily Hausman, and her family.
Liz Fuller and her son at the Gard 2022 summer picnic in Wallace park, Portland, Oregon.
Gard President and CEO Liz Fuller’s son, Henry, stealing the show.