JOHN GARDNER SENIOR ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE jgardner@zeppos.com As a senior account executive at Zeppos & Associates, Gardner is responsible for providing strategic counsel and leading and directing client projects. His recent projects for the firm include generating extensive awareness for a new fire protection device among the national electrical industry media; publicizing the “topping off” of a new major Milwaukee condo development; developing communication strategies for a Milwaukee-area health care management firm; promoting local and regional events; and conducting media outreach on behalf of local and national experts. Gardner previously served as an account executive for the firm before his promotion to senior account executive. Prior to joining Zeppos & Associates, Gardner served as public relations manager for a national non-profit healthcare organization represented by a Milwaukee-based association management firm. Joined Zeppos & Associates: 2005 Education: Bachelor of Science in Communications with an emphasis in Public Relations, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Professional Affiliations: Member, Southeastern Wisconsin Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America