Hubbell Communications Adds Veteran PR, Political Ace

PORTLAND, OR--(Marketwire - Mar 5, 2013) - Hubbell Communications, a leading Oregon communications and public-affairs boutique agency, has added Roy Kaufmann as the firm's Vice President.

With a broad and deep background in media relations, media strategy, public affairs, speechwriting and political communications, Kaufmann brings more than a decade of diverse experiences and contacts to Hubbell.

"We are very fortunate to have attracted someone of Roy's caliber and reputation to the firm," said agency founder and president Ward Hubbell. "His skills in media relations, knowledge of campaign strategy and mechanics, and his ease on television, radio and other public forums will greatly enhance the service we provide our clients."

Prior to joining Hubbell Communications, Kaufmann earned his communications stripes in both the political and PR agency worlds, including working for two of the world's biggest and most respected PR agencies; serving as spokesman and communications director to Portland Mayor Sam Adams during the first half of his administration; managing communications on various political campaigns; and handling regional media, lobbying and fundraising for one of America's foremost nonprofit political advocacy organizations.

"I'm truly proud to be part of a smart, savvy, ambitious and growth-oriented firm like Hubbell Communications," said Kaufmann. "I look forward to working with a wide array of clients on their public-affairs and PR needs, and I'm excited to provide even stronger service to the clients I bring with me."

Kaufmann, a sought-after speaker, moderator and PR practitioner, holds a master's degree in international relations from the University of San Diego and a bachelor's degree in international relations from the University of California, Davis. He, his wife and children live in Washington County. 

Hubbell Communications, celebrating its 10^th year in the state, is Oregon's premier public affairs and public relations agency specializing in issues management, grassroots and coalition building and corporate communications. The firm represents a broad range of business, industry and non-profit clients in major industry sectors including energy, healthcare, transportation, education, natural resources, development and manufacturing. www.hubbellcommunications.com