About Us
The three firms cover the entire Pacific Northwest from Oregon and Idaho to Washington and Alaska. They have offices in Seattle, Portland and Boise.

The principals of all three firms maintain extensive networks of contacts with elected officials, community leaders and the news media. Many of them have worked in government roles, so they understand what pushes the buttons of regulators, lawmakers and bureaucrats.

Members of the three firms meet regularly to exchange ideas about best practices and client service - and just to stay in contact. We know each other professionally and socially, which gives us the ability to act as a true, seamless team.

Key principals who handle crisis communications for each firm are:

David Marriott
Gogerty Stark Marriott - Seattle

A 30-year public relations professional, Marriott's career spans broadcast journalism, politics, corporate and agency public relations. He is a recognized expert in crisis communications, with numerous articles and lectures on the subject. Marriott has handled some of the most visible crisis communications challenges in Washington.
Pat McCormick
Conkling Fiskum & McCormick - Portland

A veteran of electronic media, McCormick has managed public relations assignments in political, corporate and agency roles. McCormick is regarded as one of Oregon's leading professional communicators and has been accorded honors by his peers for the integrity and quality of his lifetime work in public relations.
Scott Peyron
Scott Peyron & Associates - Boise

Responsible for strategic counseling in his firm, Peyron brings a depth of experience working as public relations manager for a Fortune 500 global contractor with operations in engineering, construction and mining. A former journalist, Peyron served as press secretary for 4-term Idaho Governor Cecil Andrus.
Darrel Buttice
Conkling Fiskum & McCormick - Portland

Buttice worked for 20 years for the Port of Portland, handling crises from airplane crashes, neighborhood noise complaints and environmental opposition to port expansion. Previously, Buttice worked for Oregon's Department of Human Services where he dealt with prison riots, child abuse and welfare fraud.

You can find out more about these professionals and their firms by going to their respective web sites.