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Bunting Glenn is Founder and President of the firm. He works closely with CEOs, boards of directors, Fortune 500 companies, technology and healthcare executives, startups, university presidents, attorneys, athletes and celebrities. Following a career spanning three decades as an award-winning investigative editor and reporter, Glenn has provided strategic communications advice since 2007 on matters such as crisis consulting, strategic planning, reputation management, litigation support, extortion demands, employment issues, social media attacks and opposition research. During 22 years at the Los Angeles Times, Glenn served as Deputy Business Editor for entertainment and technology, head of the Washington Bureau investigative unit, Congressional correspondent and investigative reporter. He contributed to projects that won two Pulitzer Prizes and the prestigious Goldsmith Prize for Investigative Reporting. He began his career at the San Jose Mercury News after earning an MA in Communication from Stanford University and a BA in Political Science and Journalism from the University of Michigan. Prior to founding G.F.BUNTING+CO. in 2011, Glenn was Executive Vice President of Sitrick And Company, a Los Angeles crisis communications firm. https://www.gfbunting.com/david daily 0.75 2022-01-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6189b30a75c4ee238728f373/3dbc6915-810d-4646-b8e5-858f3fdb2899/2L7A3623_edit.jpg David - David Satterfield Dave is a skilled strategist and co-founder of the firm. He works closely with a broad range of clients, providing strategic guidance on litigation matters, reputation management and media outreach. With both journalism and newspaper management experience, Dave is a trusted advisor on sensitive issues affecting the workplace. He has worked on a range of technology and real estate development issues, litigation defense, executive transitions and thorny personnel matters. Like his colleagues at G.F.BUNTING+CO, Dave works closely with in-house and outside counsel on high-stakes litigation and other legal matters. Dave is a 27-year veteran of the news industry. He served as managing editor of the San Jose Mercury News from 2003 to 2008. He joined the Mercury News as business editor in 2001 at the height of the Internet technology boom. Previously, he worked for 17 years at the Miami Herald, where he was a financial reporter, Business Editor and City Editor. While at the Herald, he participated in two projects that won Pulitzer Prizes. He is a graduate of the University of Notre Dame and has an MA in Journalism from Northwestern University. https://www.gfbunting.com/maya daily 0.75 2022-06-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6189b30a75c4ee238728f373/b951c171-a435-427d-9f57-7714b3ecfbf0/2L7A3672_edit.jpg Maya - Maya Pogoda Based in Los Angeles, Maya has 20 years of experience providing strategic communications counsel to companies and private equity firms on complex transactions, litigation, bankruptcies and reputation management issues. She has also helped clients undergoing workforce reductions, product recalls and labor issues. Her clients have included companies in the airline, automotive, cosmetics, energy, hospitality, housing, manufacturing, professional services and food industries.At G.F.BUNTING, Maya has worked with numerous university clients and recently led the firm’s efforts in completing an intensive 14-month project for a prominent private university ensnared in a complex sex-abuse scandal that attracted international media attention. Maya joined G.F.BUNTING+CO in 2017 following six years as a managing director with Muirfield Partners, a boutique financial and strategic communications firm. Prior to joining Muirfield, Maya was a senior executive at Sitrick And Company. She holds a BA in Political Science from UCLA and an MBA from UCLA’s Anderson School of Management. https://www.gfbunting.com/aaron daily 0.75 2022-01-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6189b30a75c4ee238728f373/c7736d6d-0b05-4ac0-a9ec-66b6049410e9/2L7A3568_edit.jpg Aaron - Aaron Curtiss Aaron has helped clients on a broad range of challenging assignments such as bankruptcy filings, data breaches, proxy fights, leadership changes, development entitlements and short attacks. In addition to a collegial and collaborative approach to casework, Aaron specializes in marrying traditional and digial media approaches on behalf of clients. At G.F.BUNTING+CO, Aaron develops immediate and long-term strategies for clients in both the traditional and digital spheres – including social media, reputation management, online forensics and platforms that empower clients to tell stories effectively. Prior to making the leap to strategic communications, he was an editor, opinion writer, reporter and business executive at the Los Angeles Times – leading the newsroom’s transition from print to digital. Aaron earned a BA from USC and an MBA from UCLA. He also has a professional certificate in land-use and environmental planning from UC Santa Barbara and is a graduate of UCLA’s respected Certified Financial Planning curriculum. https://www.gfbunting.com/kelsey daily 0.75 2022-01-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6189b30a75c4ee238728f373/6d66436f-53c3-4d60-b7f8-f146ad25fb56/2L7A3655_dit.jpg Kelsey - Kelsey Ducklow Kelsey joined the firm in 2018 after working in broadcast and digital media, including producing stories including NBC News’ TODAY Show. She has a deep understanding of the social media and digital landscapes and the ability to effectively tell stories across any platform. Kelsey has worked with clients from a variety of industries including entertainment, sports, education, real estate development, government agencies and technology. She has provided guidance on reputation management, digital and social media strategy, media training and media outreach for both strategic communication and crises cases. Kelsey previously served as Executive Producer and Director of Social Media for Maria Shriver and Shriver Media, where she was responsible for social and digital strategy, messaging, execution and growth. She co-created, developed and produced Shriver’s digital conversation series, Architects of Change LIVE, which features interviews with influential change makers. Kelsey graduated from California State University, Northridge, where she studied journalism and political science. https://www.gfbunting.com/russ daily 0.75 2022-01-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6189b30a75c4ee238728f373/8309e524-b5b0-4a4a-8ec3-d6ad342802f1/2L7A3625_edit.jpg Russ - Russ Stanton Russ heads G.F. BUNTING+CO’s Southern California practice, whose clients are in business, education, government, sports, entertainment, nonprofits and high-profile family trusts and estates. He consults with government agencies on legislation, public policy, the electorate, and with colleges and universities on academic affairs, legal action, messaging and media relations. Russ has worked with MLB, NFL, NBA and NHL franchises at every level – owners, general managers, front-office personnel, coaches, agents, players and their families– on player transactions, off-field issues, franchise relocation, and coaching, management and ownership transitions. Clients also depend on Russ’s expertise in litigation support and crisis management, particularly when it comes to high-profile court cases and stories that attract widespread media attention. Russ served as editor-in-chief of the Los Angeles Times from 2008 to 2011, where he led a rapid expansion of its online news report. During that time, The Times won three Pulitzer Prizes, including the Gold Medal for Public Service. After 30 years in newspapers, Russ ran the award-winning newsroom of 89.3 KPCC, expanding its broadcast, digital, mobile and live-events programming and audiences. https://www.gfbunting.com/miranda daily 0.75 2022-01-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6189b30a75c4ee238728f373/554cb331-a727-4224-8c9c-18ec17607b5a/2L7A3587_edit.jpg Miranda - Miranda Jilka Miranda, an account executive at G.F.BUNTING+CO. is head of research and media monitoring and analysis. She works closely with senior executives and is adept in providing support in crisis management, digital media and search engine optimization. She also utilizes her skills and expertise in traditional public relations campaigns. Miranda has been with the company since 2008 and was the firm’s first full-time hire. Previously, she worked for World Trade Press, a publishing company specializing in international trade, and Andrew Freeman & Co., a PR firm specializing in restaurants and hospitality. Miranda earned a degree in Technical and Professional Writing with an emphasis in Journalism at San Francisco State University. https://www.gfbunting.com/jenny daily 0.75 2022-01-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6189b30a75c4ee238728f373/5356dc8f-22a1-4209-a257-aae6d80296af/2L7A3687_edit.jpg Jenny - Jenny Coyne Jenny graduated from the University of California, Davis where she studied communications and political science. Previously, Jenny worked in corporate relations at Make-A-Wish Greater Bay Area. While there, she coordinated volunteers and created media content for the “Thanks for Sharing” and “Believe” campaigns and curated the local donor database. Jenny joined the G.F. Bunting team in 2018 and serves as an account executive who supports executives with research and media monitoring, Additionally, Jenny is the team’s account coordinator, managing executive and client needs. https://www.gfbunting.com/phil daily 0.75 2022-01-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6189b30a75c4ee238728f373/faf0f582-71cd-4d04-b870-e0e181cfc001/2L7A3530_edit.jpg Phil - Phil Bunting Phil is Vice President of Operations and a founding member of G.F.BUNTING+CO. Phil manages the company’s operations, overseeing the firm’s growing number of employees, consultants and vendors. He drives initiatives to enhance the firm’s systems, processes and procedures to improve the overall client experience and expand revenues. His primary responsibilities include legal, compliance, accounting, IT and HR. Prior to joining the firm, Phil worked at Clear Channel Communications as a Senior Advertising Executive. He previously worked with high profile celebrities and athletes at Nike’s Entertainment Marketing Department in Los Angeles. Phil has created, launched and operated several successful Internet-based retail companies specializing in apparel, electronics accessories and fashion design. He earned a BA in business and marketing from California State University Long Beach.