People

Managing Partner & CEO

Michael Petruzzello
Instrumental in the formation of Qorvis Communications, Michael Petruzzello continues to lead the company as it develops into the leading integrated communications firm of the Greater Washington, DC...

Partners

Stan Collender
Stan Collender has designed and implemented award-winning communications efforts for financial companies, Wall Street firms, and federal agencies.
Sam Dealey
Dealey most recently served as Editor of The Washington Times, known as "America's Paper" and one of the most prominent media brands in the world. He is a contributing editor to Reader...
Ron Faucheux
Dr. Ron Faucheux is President of Clarus Research Group, a full-service polling and research company that is part of the Qorvis family of client services. He is a nationally respected public opinion...
Research
Greg Lagana
Lagana was formerly senior vice-president for communications and marketing at DynCorp International, a major services provider for the United States government. Prior to which, he spent four years in...
Matt J. Lauer
Matt J. Lauer has 15 years of public affairs experience, gained from working with American media markets to informing vast international audiences.
Rich Masters
Masters is recognized as one of the top political and media relations experts in the United States and manages Qorvis media relations practice. In addition to developing and implementing multi-...
John Reid
John Reid is partner and managing director for the Middle East at DC based Qorvis Communications.
Esther Thomas Smith
As a founding partner of Qorvis Communications, Esther Thomas Smith brings extensive corporate strategy experience with particular expertise in technology companies. An accomplished relationship...

Managing Directors

Jennifer Baskerville
Former television journalist Jennifer Baskerville leads innovative PR campaigns for national and international clients
Carrie Blewitt
Carrie Blewitt has been with Qorvis Communications since 2003. In her role as managing director, she is the account leader for clients in a variety of public and private sectors, including Keep...
Media and Public Relations
Lisa Bushey
Lisa Bushey has been a managing director with Qorvis Communications since 2008 and oversees environmental communications with Sprint and marketing communications with the Society for Human Resource...
Cassie Elliot
Elliot specializes in general awareness brand advertising and brand launches, as well as consumer relationship marketing.
Advertising, Creative Services
Jennifer Haber
Emmy Award-winning network news producer and former Washingtonian Marketing Director and Editor Jennifer Haber has 20 years of media expertise.
Michael Hillegass
Mike Hillegass has been developing and supporting communications and outreach campaigns for government agencies for almost a decade.
Cara Lombardi
Cara Lombardi has a vast amount of government and corporate experience in the areas of event management, market research and strategic marketing.
W. John Moore
W. John Moore has spent his entire professional career in public affairs and journalism.
Stefan Nagey
Stefan A. Nagey is managing director of Qorvis’ online marketing and interactive communications clients. His 12 years of online marketing experience, gained from working with some of the world’s...
Seth Thomas Pietras
Seth Thomas Pietras oversees Qorvis’ marketing and new business efforts, as well as the management of campaigns for international clients.