We envision.
Joan Griffin, Owner and President

Ms. Griffin, president of Griffin & Associates, has more than 25 years experience as a professional marketer and has provided services to some 500 companies throughout the Southwest. She began her career as a journalist with the Cox Arizona Newspaper Chain. She also has written a column for the Albuquerque Business Times and has been a contributing writer for New Mexico Business Weekly, and has had hundreds of articles and news features on her clients produced and aired throughout the United States. Because of her media experience, she was selected to be Mayor Martin Chavez' press secretary for his re-election campaign in 2005.
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We plan.
David Empey, Vice President

Mr. Empey is Vice President of Client Services at Griffin & Associates and provides production services for the full range of clients. He has 12 years experience working in marketing and public relations. He is strongly committed to building complete marketing campaigns for retail advertisers to increase their market share and to create stronger name recognition.
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We write.
Cathryn McGill, Account Executive

Ms. McGill is a 20-year veteran of working with non-profit and government communications programs and clients. Her experience includes serving as the development director for the Albuquerque Rape Crisis Center, marketing manager for the City of Albuquerque Convention Center, Assistant Marketing Manager of the City of Albuquerque Transit Department, Recycling Program Education Coordinator for the City of Albuquerque, and program specialist for the City of Albuquerque Parks and Recreation Department.

At Griffin & Associates, she has worked on a variety of clients including the Martin J. Chavez for Mayor campaign, the Los Alamos County branding campaign and the NM Department of Transportation.

She received her BS in public administration from the University of Southern California.

We create.
Barbara Rudolf, Art Director

Ms. Rudolf is a Creative Director at Griffin and Associates. She has experience in all phases of graphic design and production. Prior to joining Griffin & Associates, Ms. Rudolf ran her own graphic design studio in Costa Rica for eight years. She also worked for Beth Tondreau Design, Linda Stillman Design and Fabricon Design Group, all in New York City. In addition to being a graphic designer, Ms. Rudolf is a fine artist doing illustration and painting. She received a bachelor’s degree from Northwestern University, a certificate from the Parsons School of Design and studied with Richard Pousette-Dart at the Art Students League of New York. She is a member of the Bernalillo Arts community.

We communicate.
Dezaree Vega, Account Executive

Ms. Vega is an account executive and public relations specialist at Griffin and Associates. She has experience working with New Mexico and regional media contacts for several accounts including the New Mexico Tourism Department, the New Mexico Department of Health, 505 Southwestern, New Mexico Student Loans and Burt and Nagel, CPAs.

Ms. Vega received her bachelor’s in communications from the University of New Mexico.

We promote.
Shannon Kunkel, Account Executive

Shannon Kunkel, the newest Account Executive, was previously the Marketing Manager for Painting Corral and Silver Creations Studios. She successfully promoted the start-up business by holding a series of kick-off events, designing and placing advertising and creating an interactive Web site. Shannon Kunkel recently graduated summa cum laude from the University of New Mexico with a bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication and Journalism.

We publicize.
Peter St. Cyr, Public Relations Director

With more than 25 years experience in corporate marketing communications, Peter St. Cyr has developed relationships with journalists, producers and editors worldwide.

We’ve placed clients on Nightline, Dateline, CBS Evening News, ESPN, FOX Sports, CNBC, and MSNBC. Our clients have been featured in Forbes Magazine, the Wall Street Journal, AP Wires, and USA Today; plus, hundreds of local media outlets.

We don’t just get your story mentioned in the news, we also spend time training you to be a “media savvy” spokesperson for your company.

We account.
Ed Waters, Controller

Mr. Waters is the Vice-President of Internal Operations at Griffin and Associates. He completed his bachelor degree in Finance/ Administration at Kent State. He also attended the Halliburton School in Duncan, Oklahoma.