About Our Staff

Chris Ann Goddard - President and Owner

Phone: 781-639-4924 ext. 111

Chris Ann Goddard has over 33 years of domestic and international public relations experience in New York, London, France, Washington D.C. and Boston in the public and private sector. She has six years of government experience as a registered lobbyist working for The Carter Administration, Mayor Edward Koch, and a national environmental organization, in addition to working with the London Chamber of Commerce. Goddard has worked on the agency and corporate side of public relations specializing in companies in the consumer products, travel, wintersports, general sports and outdoor categories. Goddard earned the nationally coveted Silver Anvil award for her travel work with British Airways.

Jaclyn Bailey - Senior Account Executive

Phone: 781-639-4924 ext. 112 Accounts: Eastern Mountain Sports, Outdoor Retailer, 7EYE, W.L. Gore & Associates and Yakima

Jaclyn is best recognized for her media relations and event planning background. Her knack for pitching media has proved very successful, landing national hits in ESPN the Magazine, FHM, GQ, Men's Health, Men's Journal, Popular Mechanics, Popular Science, New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and the Washington Post, as well as appearances on ESPN2's Cold Pizza and the Late Show with David Letterman. Prior to joining CGPR, Jaclyn worked for Virginia Beach-based Meridian Group Marketing Communications, concentrating primarily on the STIHL Inc. account for consumer and business-to-business media efforts, as well as the STIHL TIMBERSPORTS Series in conjunction with ESPN2. She facilitated PR efforts for APM Terminals, Autoextra.com, Automart.com, General Sports Turf Systems, Hilton Virginia Beach Oceanfront Hotel and St. James Plantation. Outside of the office, you can find Jaclyn at the beach, traveling, and playing sports.

Jeff Blumenfeld - Executive Vice President

Phone: 203-655-1600 Accounts: W.L. Gore and Associates and Senior Counsel

Jeff Blumenfeld has been senior counsel to CGPR for over a decade, working with the agency on a number of client programs in the area of special events, trade shows, media outreach, and crisis communications. Prior to his affiliation with CGPR, he was vice president at Dorf/MJH, now part of Shandwick Public Relations. Before that he was an account executive at Burson-Marsteller Public Relations in New York. Blumenfeld projects have included work for the American Fly-Fishing Trade Association, Backpacker magazine, Dacor (diving), Duofold, Du Pont, Iceland Tourist Board, Mares America (diving), Nautor's Swan, Raymarine, Sikorsky Aircraft, The Orvis Company, and Tilley Endurables. For the Sporting Goods Manufacturers Assoc. he organized Congressional receptions on Capitol Hill for seven consecutive years. He's performed public relations duties at marathons, Ironmen competitions, tennis tournaments, skiwear clothing tests in Argentina, trade shows, the top of Times Square on New Year's Eve, and on expeditions to the North Pole. Over the years, Jeff Blumenfeld has been fortunate to work directly for show organizers on the promotion of a variety of trade shows and conferences. They include: - AHMA Hardware Show, Chicago, April 2004 - Comtek International - SpeechTEK - Connecticut Restaurant Show, Hartford, 2005 - Icelandic-American Trade Conference - MEDi - Medical device trade show, Hartford, Conn., 2005 - New York Pizza Show 204, 2005 - SGMA Super Show - 1998, 1999 and 2005 - SnowSports Industries Association - SIA Vegas - Unicomm - Adventures in Travel Expo - VNU - Action Sports Retailer - VNU - Fly Fishing Retailer World Trade Expo - VNU - Outdoor Retailer (Blumenfeld handled Expo P.R. for six years)

Craig M. Davis - Chief Operating Officer

Phone: 781-639-9015 Accounts: Projects

Craig handles the agency's operations, working closely with senior managment to ensure efficiencies and first class customer serivice. Prior to working with CGPR, Davis covered and photographed many of the major racing events, sporting events and celebrities around the world. He has written and photographed three America's Cups, the Whitbread, BOC, Maxis and 50-footers. His stories and photos appear in magazines and on covers worldwide. During his 10 years in the south of France, he reported on sports and the luxury yacht market, as well as traveling around the world on photo assignments. Highlights: - The Robb Report: Reports on European luxury events and locations for the magazine and its on-line media. - Dennis Conner: Served as the team photographer for Dennis Conner during the 1995 America's Cup. - Jim Brady: Provided public relations counsel to winning yachtsman Jim Brady and his NO PROBLEM SAILING TEAM. Handled all press relations and provided the team with photography. - Corum Sailing Team: Provided public relations counsel and photography for CORUM SAILING TEAM in 1997-98 for the 60-foot multi-hull and Corel 45. Served as liaison with the principal sponsor CORUM WATCHES, helping with their event management and client fulfillment. - ShowBoats International: Serves as the European editor for ShowBoats International magazine.

Katy Gaenicke - Media Relations Specialist

Phone: 781-585-1717 Accounts: Johnson Outdoors and Outdoor Retailer

Katy Gaenicke has expertise in consumer marketing and media relations. Her specialties are product launches, event organization, media relations, research, securing third-party spokespersons, media training, and writing. Prior to working with CGPR, Katy worked at Cone Communications in Boston. As an account manager, Katy directed publicity efforts for consumer products and programs and developed year-long plans and budgets. She also was involved in the organization of staffing models, securing celebrities, creating key message points, executive media training, arranging editorial exclusives, editing b-roll, producing PSAs and analyzing program results. Her client roster included: Dunkin' Donuts, Internutria's PMS Escape, Mattel, The Mattel Foundation and Select Comfort. At Manning Selvage & Lee in Los Angeles, one of the nation's largest public relations agencies, she worked on: Mattel's Barbie and Cabbage Patch Kids brands; launched new CD-ROM games for LucasArts; implemented contests and in-store promotions for Blockbuster Entertainment, and; organized media tours with the Taster's Choice couple for each new episode of their serial advertising campaign.

Colleen Hogan - Office Manager

Phone: 781-639-4924 ext. 114

Colleen brings her experience with media relations from Mullen Public Relations and Matter Communications, both in Massachusetts. She shares her research and organization skills to support day to day office operations. Colleen received a bachelor's degree in communications from Salem State College. Outside the office, you can find Colleen at the beach, kayaking, cooking or traveling.

Shelley Joyce - Financial Services

Phone: 617-426-8330

With over 20 years of financial experience specializing in the communications industry, Shelley provides financial support and handles all of CGPR's financial matters including billing, time sheets, travel and all administrative policies. Prior to CGPR, she worked at Arnold Worldwide and Cabot, starting as an executive associate at Cabot, working her way to a management role in the financial services department. A detail oriented individual, Shelley is extremely organized and possesses strong administrative and human resources skills.

Maryanne Keeney - Account Executive

Phone 617-848-8805 Accounts: Copper Mountain, Winter Park and Winter Feels Good

Maryanne's specialty is helping clients identify their strengths and communicate them effectively with the media. She brings a depth of experience in consumer-oriented initiatives, and is savvy media relations expert. She has generated stories in leading national, regional and trade publications, and broadcast. Her ability to integrate a range of tactics developing creative programs, writing, sponsorships, promotional initiatives, and special events- ensures client messages are not only accepted by the media, but also reach target consumers. Her clients have covered all sectors from consumer to hospitality including Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island, Decathlon USA, ECCO, Febreze, Hasbro, Hellmann's Mayonnaise, John Hancock, Maui Beverages, National Turkey Federation, Ocean Cuisine International, Starbucks Coffee, Pacific Trails, Reebok, Wyndham Hotels and Youth In Action. Prior to working with CGPR, Maryanne was the director of public relations for a Boston-based advertising firm. Maryanne has a bachelor's degree from Hartwick College, and a master's in public relations from Boston University. She has won seven Bell Ringers awards and a Silver Anvil. Maryanne is a long-term member of the Boston Women Communicators, Public Relations Society of America, International Foodservice Editorial Council, and a Past Vice President of Programming for the Publicity Club of New England.

Charlie Kiefer - Chief Financial Officer

Phone: 617-426-8330

Charlie is responsible for the financial well-being of CGPR and has played a significant role in establishing the company's financial policies and guidelines. He pays particular attention to the bottom line. Charlie ensures that the agency meets and exceeds industry business practice standards and provides strategic counsel in order to ensure the company's financial health. Charlie is also currently the CFO at Arnold Worldwide, the largest advertising agency in New England, and has been in the communications business for over 30 years.

Julie Murphy - Vice President

Phone: 508-653-2986 Clients: Airport Marketing Income, Great Harbor Yacht Club, Filson and Mariah Power

Julie Murphy has more than 15 years of experience specializing in media relations, strategic planning and event management with an expertise in the travel and tourism and real estate industries. Her background includes serving as public relations director of two top-tier Boston hotels, Le Meridien Boston and the Boston Park Plaza, where she managed successful branding and media relations campaigns. She also has extensive agency experience and has served as account supervisor for numerous clients including the Rhode State Tourism bureau, Toll Brothers, Century 21 of New England, Ipswich Country Club, White Cliffs Country Club and thirteen Marriott owned-and-operated hotels. She has generated national and international placements for her clients in outlets such as the New York Times, USA Today, Travel & Leisure, Conde Nast Traveler, NPR and the International Herald Tribune.

Meghan Reilly - Assistant Account Executive

Phone: 781-639-4924 ext. 115 Accounts: Eastern Mountain Sports, Outdoor Retailer and Woolrich Elite Series Tactical

Meghan comes from United Cerebral Palsy of MetroBoston in Watertown where she was office manager and previously worked for Bose Corporation as the public relations administrator. Meghan has a bachelor's degree in english from Assumption College. In her free time, you can find Meghan at the gym, the beach, hiking, traveling, and spending time outdoors. Meghan is an active volunteer and fundraiser for Cape Ann Animal Aid in Gloucester, Massachusetts.

Eleanor Sachs - Executive Vice President

Phone: 781-639-4924 ext. 113 Accounts: Airport Marketing Income, Eastern Mountain Sports, Filson, Johnson Outdoors, Outdoor Retailer and W.L. Gore & Associates

Eleanor Sachs has more than ten years of experience providing public relations, corporate communications and special event client support, working at PR firms in Boston and Washington, D.C. Prior to joining CGPR, Eleanor spent more than seven years at Weber Shandwick Worldwide's consumer practice in Boston. Her expertise was leveraged on behalf of companies such as Casual Male Big & Tall, CVS/pharmacy, General Motors, J. Jill, Ocean Spray, OnStar, and the Recording Industry Association of America. From consumer to trade to business media outreach, Eleanor works with her account teams to keep editors educated on and interested in her clients' offerings. Eleanor's responsibilities have included the strategic planning, implementation and management of media relations programs, product launch campaigns and special event opportunities. Her clients have seen coverage in media outlets such as BusinessWeek, Fortune, Good Housekeeping, Health, Los Angeles Times, Men's Journal, Parade, Redbook, Shape, The Boston Globe, The Food Network, The New York Times, The Today Show, The Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today. Eleanor joined Weber Shandwick from Brotman Winter Fried Communications, a boutique public relations and special events agency in Washington, D.C., where she managed major special events and public relations programs for such clients as Vidal Sassoon, Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey, Disney on Ice and The Fannie Mae Foundation. Previously, she worked for the World Bank in the External Affairs' News Bureau. Eleanor is a Boston marathoner, a member of Boston Cares and Boston Women Communicators, and a fundraiser for the Boston Living Center and the SteppingStone Foundation.

Michele Silva - Media Relations Specialist

Phone: 603-594-0383 Accounts: Projects

Michele Trudeau Silva has more than twenty years' experience in the public relations industry. Michele provides media relations support for a wide range of CGPR clients including Copper Mountain, Johnson Outdoors, Winter Park and Yakima. Previously, Michele was a vice president/account supervisor at Jackson & Company, a Boston-based public relations agency, where she served a wide variety of clients including: Cape Cod Potato Chips, Stonyfield Yogurt, Inc., the Institute of Contemporary Art's showing of the Robert Mapplethorpe exhibit, and Cartier's Boston store opening. Michele also worked at the Regan Communications Group where she served as account executive on the Boston Herald account, and for a Massachusetts parks agency where she worked as assistant director of public information.