Arthur W. Page Society Blog Contributors
Roger Bolton
Roger Bolton is a senior counselor to APCO Worldwide, a leading global public affairs and corporate communications consultancy. He serves on APCO's International Advisory Council (IAC), consisting of former senior leaders of government, academia, business and nonprofit organizations, who work with APCO staff to counsel clients on a broad range of issues.
Peter Debreceny
Peter Debreceny recently retired as Vice President of the Corporate Relations Department of Allstate Insurance Company responsible for internal and external communications for the Allstate Corporation and its subsidiaries.
Jon Iwata
Jon Iwata is responsible for worldwide communications for IBM. His organization manages the company's communications with the media, industry analysts, employees and shareholders.
Alan Kelly
Alan Kelly is a visionary business strategist, political commentator, and award-winning Silicon Valley public relations agency CEO. In 2006, Kelly founded The Playmaker's Standard, LLC, a Washington D.C. area management consulting and software services firm specializing in communication and competitive strategy.
Thomas R. Martin
Thomas R. Martin was named the first Executive in Residence in the Department of Communication at the College of Charleston in Charleston, South Carolina in February, 2007. In this role, Martin works with the students, faculty and administration of the College to enhance the relationship between the Communications Department and the business community and to help its students successfully transition into the business world.
Tom Nicholson
Tom Nicholson is Executive Director of the Arthur W. Page Society. He joined the organization in April 2007.
David Samson
Dave Samson is General Manager of Public Affairs for Chevron Corporation. His team is responsible for Chevron's corporate communications strategies and activities, including media relations, employee communications, executive communications and issues management, as well as corporate branding and advertising.
Donald K. Wright
Donald K. Wright, Ph.D., is Professor of Public Relations in the College of Communication at Boston University and an internationally known professor, author, speaker, researcher, advisor, and corporate communications consultant.
Guest Contributors
Kathy Cripps
As President, Kathy runs the Council, the trade association that represents the interests of public relations firms operating in the U.S. The Council advocates for the importance of public relations on behalf of member firms and the professional.




