Since 1992, HGP clients have benefited by how we integrate our proven communication strategies with our Broadway-honed theatrical expertise and technical proficiency. Our success has been built on creating high-touch, creative, cost-effective work that helps our clients increase desired results and achieve their goals. As live audience specialists, we understand the unique dynamics of the presenter-audience relationship. Because studies show repeatedly that emotional involvement leads to greater retention of information, we focus on high-touch to reach the hearts of each audience (while employing the latest in high-tech.)Our clients compliment us on being both left and right-brained – creative yet budget-conscious and innovative yet extremely detail-oriented, and they love the unparalleled support we provide them. In short, our clients tell us HGP makes them look good to both their audiences and their corporate office. Gathering “virtually” is our new reality. While we miss working “live”, it’s essential we all lean into the strengths of digital communication to engage, educate, reward, and motivate.

Arts Management and Non Profit Development Consulting: Monroe Group 1995 - 1996Responsible for financial modeling for national replication of AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination), a successful educational program of the San Diego County Office of Education. George G. Glenner Alzheimer’s Family Centers 1993 - 1994Creation and implementation of corporate Planned Giving ProgramCoordination and consensus building among board and staffCreation and staff training of donor/prospect data base San Diego Community Foundation 1991 - 1993Creation, implementation, and evaluation of planned giving programs for client agencies enrolled in the Endowment Builders Program, including: On-site briefing and consultation with staffs, boards, and prospects. Creation and implementation of two different seminar series for both staff and board trustees. Panel preparation, coordination, and moderation. Program evaluation.San Diego Theatre League/Foundation 1982 - 1989Construction, execution, and analysis of nationwide research/feasibility study for a central arts service organization and discount ticketing operation. Dissemination of results and countywide coordination and consensus building among theatre producers and community and funding supporters. Creation and implementation of initial corporate development and funding plan, including grant writing, and prospect identification, cultivation, donor acquisition, and follow through. Creation and implementation of initial corporate public relations campaign to position organization in the community. Recruiting and guiding founding board of directors. Recruiting, hiring, counseling, and supervision of initial staff from organization startup with twenty one initial member organizations, through its first six operating years. Flagship program Times Arts Tix Ticket Center has returned in excess of five million dollars in ticket revenue to hundreds of county performing arts organizations.

11 year career with positions on six afloat commands (USS Chicago CG-11, USS Welch PG-93, USS Brownson DD-868, USS Spartanburg County LST-1192, USS Molala ATF-106, CCDG1 Staff), including multiple overseas deployments, 2 tours of duty in the Viet Nam area, and command at sea.