Judith Buethe
Owner

Judith Buethe, founder and owner of the firm, has more than 30 years of private and public sector experience in public outreach and community involvement, consensus building, event coordination, public relations and government affairs.

Before founding the firm in 1989, Judith served as a Deputy County Administrator for San Joaquin County, coordinated the Superconducting Super Collider siting effort in San Joaquin County, served as Marketing Director for St. Joseph's Medical Center, and served as District Chief of Staff to then-State Senator John Garamendi.

Professional / Civic Organizations:
Member of Business Council, Inc.; Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce; San Joaquin County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce; Stockton PR Exchange; Stockton Downtown Alliance; Public Relations Society of America; Stockton Sunrise Rotary Club, Chinese Cultural Heritage Society and Central Valley Community Bank Advisory Board.

Education:
M.P.A., University of San Francisco; B.S., University of California, Davis, Highest Honors

Honors:
Athena Award, Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce, 1998
Small Businessperson of the Year, Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce, 1995
Outstanding Community Service Award, Tierra Del Oro Girl Scout Council, 1995
Excellence in Marketing, Stockton Advertising, Marketing and Media Club (SAMMY), 1984, 1985
San Joaquin County Commission on the Status of Women, Susan B. Anthony Award, 2001.

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Jan Stanley
Senior Associate

Jan is responsible for the firm's operations and marketing in the owner's absence. Her principal duties include project design, management, and implementation as well as event coordination.

Education: California State University, Chico, B.S. in Business Administration; San Joaquin Delta College, Landscape Design/Nursery Practices

Professional / Civic Organizations: Junior League

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Mary Ann Piana Chapman
Associate / Project Manager

Mary Ann’s principal duties include project design, management, and implementation, as well as event coordination.

Education: San Francisco State University, B.S., Marketing/International Business, and B.A., Italian Language.

Professional/Civic Organizations: Stockton Sister Cities Association, California Parent Teacher Association 

Honors: San Joaquin A+ Spirit of Literacy; Stockton Women's Network

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Melissa Williams
Creative Director

Since May 2000, Melissa has assisted with event organization, photographed many major community events and locations, and designed written materials and slide presentations. Service 1st Bank, Stockton, has several of Melissa's photographs in a permanent exhibit. For Kaiser Permanente's Celebration of Women's Wellness, Melissa researched, scripted, and designed "A History of Women" - a one-of-a-kind slide show. She has also designed spectacular sales material for the Stockton Ports Baseball Team, Medcore HP, and other clients.

Education: California State University, Sacramento, B.A., Communications

Professional / Civic Organizations: President, Lincoln High School Music Boosters

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Loreen Huey
Administrative Assistant

Loreen manages the office and assists with event coordination.

Education: San Joaquin Delta College

Professional / Civic Organizations: President, Chinese Cultural Society

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