GWEN GRIFFIN Managing Director Of the two hats she must wear as Griffin’s leader extraordinaire – agency operations and client relations – Gwen loves to don her client chapeau!  Her brain craves the strategic planning process and truly helping make a difference for her clients.  She’s a machine under pressure and the one you want in charge when it comes to crisis communications and issues management.  And she is often found scrolling through her rolodex to connect the dots between clients for the benefit of all.  To her, it’s all about the service; a mantra she applies to everyone she encounters -- from clients and employees to family and friends!   Years of marketing/PR experience – 23   Some Griffin highlights: Founded and grew the agency to become one of the top five firms in Houston, with clients from all around the country. Recognized as one of the top aerospace marketing communications firms in the country. Created a niche for developing strong marketing campaigns in the real estate (commercial and residential) and economic development industries. Successfully evolved the agency from a PR firm into a thriving, turn-key marketing resource specializing in total branding campaigns. Assembled a dynamic team of marketing professionals whose talents have helped make all of the above possible. Other career experience: Director of Marketing for the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida. Manager of Public Relations and Promotions for Space Center Houston. Area Marketing Manager for Southwest Airlines Company in Houston. Senior Account Manager for Dancie Perugini Ware Public Relations in Houston. Senior Account Executive for Edelman Public Relations Worldwide in Houston. Early career highlights include serving as Public Affairs Representative for the following companies:  Houston Lighting and Power, First Trading Corporation (Donna Gray stores), McDonnell Douglas Astronautics Company and TRW, Inc. . Some favorite "client wins": Securing and managing the worldwide press junket for the international release of the blockbuster film, Apollo 13, at Space Center Houston (and only eight years in to my professional career). Since launching the agency, I have had the privilege of watching so many clients soar to new heights through integrated marketing solutions.  It’s difficult to pick just one win.  I salute them all and am blessed that they tapped into my firm to find their marketing solutions.