James M.
Senior Counsel
James brings a diverse range of agency experience to his role at McClenahan Bruer Communications, having served technology sectors such as semiconductor, electronics manufacturing, test & measurement and medical device as well as consumer markets. As senior communications counsel at McBru, James works closely with clients in the electronics and IT markets to execute results-driven integrated communications programs emphasizing public relations, advertising, e-marketing and lead generation strategies.
Prior to McBru, James served as account supervisor at Lane PR in Portland, Ore., where he led public relations programs for consumer and business-to-business accounts including Oregon Scientific, Eid Passport, Credit Suisse First Boston, the Association of Defense Trial Attorneys and Kerry Food Group. In addition to managing his client portfolio, James often intervened on behalf of companies facing local and national media crises.
As a vice president with integrated technology communications firm Brostoff Associates, James served category leaders such as Siemens, Teradyne, Philips Royal Electronics and RVSI, and launched a Northwest satellite office for the Bay Area firm. He began his career at Southern California’s The Oddo Group, managing integrated marketing programs on behalf of clients in the semiconductor and electronics assembly markets, including Asymtek, Ismeca and GSI Lumonics.
James holds a Bachelor of Arts in psychology and philosophy from San Diego State University.
