Peter Mirijanian, Peter Mirijanian Public Relations, Washington, DC:
“Gene’s extensive background as a broadcast journalist has made him
invaluable to me and my clients as I prepare them for everything from
Capitol Hill testimony to media interviews. He is meticulously prepared
to ask the tough questions that clients can expect and helps me craft the
messages that will help them negotiate an often tough terrain”.
Roy Paulson, Vice Chair, California Inland Empire, 2008 District Export
Council National Meeting Coordinator:
“Gene.. an overwhelming response to the rousing debates and your success
in Tampa drove the decision to request your services here in California.
We thank you”.
Robert
Gaylord, President and CEO, Industry Data Exchange Association E-Biz
Forum, 2008:
“ .. as our first ever Master of Ceremonies.. you successfully created
a smooth flow .. and the event was greatly enhanced because of your
professionalism, experience, style and preparation. As a moderator and
provocateur, you kept the panels on track and transformed the discussions
into so much more than we could have hoped. Our staff looks forward to
working with you again!”
Neal Asbury,
District Export Council Conference Coordinator:
"The Great Debate:
The Future of U.S. Trade" was one of the most important
international trade events of the year. The expert manner in which Gene
moderated the panels had everyone clinging to their seats. His preparation
was stellar. Gene had a firm grip of the issues every step of the
way and his involvement was absolutely essential to the overwhelming
success of our conference."
Mike Rioux,
Former President, Industry Data Exchange Association:
“Many thanks for the outstanding job moderating “The Power of
Information” panel.
Your research, preparation and style helped set the tone for the entire event
and have gotten rave reviews. The way you conducted the panel energized the
audience and it was one of the most popular sessions. Thank you again
for helping make our program top notch”.
Greg Mueller, Pres., CRC Public Relations:
“With his network TV news background, Gene Randall helps
corporate clients get their message out and enables them to better deal with the
media by giving them the benefit of his decades of real-world journalism
experience. Gene is partnering with us in both media training
and on-line interviewing".
Felicia
Grammas, former Sr. VP, Marketing, NCB: “Fully versed in the
subject at hand, Gene unobtrusively guided the discussion to address the
specialized interests of our stockholders and customers. He intuitively
worked to the strengths of the panel participants. I've had great,
unsolicited feedback on how engaging and thought-provoking the panel
segment was."
Geralynn Kottschade, 2005-2006 NACE Chairman:
"Gene Randall's professionalism,
humor and experience and his ability to make his panel feel comfortable
created one of the most successful Town Hall Sessions we ever experienced.
Gene did his homework, understood the issues and asked the right
questions. He delivered exactly what we wanted."
Scott W. Reed, Republican
strategist, Washington, DC: "Gene Randall really puts my
clients through the paces in preparation for big media events. He hits
you from every angle and leaves no stone unturned.”
John
McManus, Editor-in-Chief, BIG
BUILDER, Program Coordinator, BIG BUILDER POWER PANEL '06:
"The most ambitious and successful program we've done yet. I
especially appreciate your willingness to prepare incisive questions
and provocative challenges to get your panel to address such critical,
timely issues with insight, graciousness, good humor and intellect.
Once again, your role will be remembered as one that brought
authority, illumination and credibility in an especially challenging
period for our industry."
Elizabeth
Bailey, former Exec. Dir., Cooperative Development Foundation:
“Gene brings a valuable journalist’s skill and perspective to your
event. He did his homework and knew our business when the cameras
rolled! Our panel members gave better presentations and crisper
answers because of his professionalism as a moderator and an
interviewer. Gene is a real pro!”
Paul Bledsoe, National Commission on Energy Policy:"
.. your involvement helped make the
event (Oil Supply Crisis Simulation) much more immediate and
realistic. A number of the participants specifically mentioned this".
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Mark Dresner, VP, Communications,
The Engelhard Corporation: "Your
contributions were a critical factor in the success of the conference
(Jan, 2005). The feedback has been universally positive. Participants
felt you brought an element of professionalism, authenticity and
insight, and they were impressed by your knowledge and understanding
of what the company is trying to accomplish... Personally, I know how
critical pacing--and humor--can be to successful panel moderation, and
you delivered in spades".
Karen
Ignagni, Pres. and CEO, American Association of Health Plans/Health
Insurance Association of America: "Gene Randall added significant
value to our conference. He is a spectacular moderator who does his
homework and keeps sessions moving with finesse and charm."
Mark
Merritt, Pres. and CEO, Pharmaceutical Care Management Association:
"Gene did his homework, learned our issues and kept our meetings
running smoothly. I`d highly recommend any group hosting an important
meeting to hire Gene Randall."
Craig Fuller, former
President and CEO of the National Association of Chain Drug Stores:
"Our annual meeting is the highest level of
executives we bring together all year and they rate Gene Randall's
interviews with notables like Henry Kissinger as one of the best experiences
they have all week".
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Mark
French, President, Leading Authorities: "..thank
you.. for the superb job of moderating our Symposium. The tremendous
amount of time you invested made this a successful and highly informative
event, appreciated not only by those in attendance but also by the
viewers of the webcast. We have received tremendous feedback..."
J.P.
Moery, former V.P. for Federation Relations, U-S Chamber of Commerce:
"Thank you for making the recent ACCE-U.S. Chamber of Commerce
CEO Leadership Conference in Pasadena a rousing success. Initial feedback
has been overwhelmingly positive. Your presentation was a major part
of our accomplishment".
Alan Holmer, former President and CEO, PhRMA:
"Thanks so much for what you did to make PhRMA's annual meeting
such a success. You are a gifted speaker and interviewer and I was
especially impressed by your humor and the obvious extensive preparation
that went into your effort".
Samuel Berger, former U-S National Security
Advisor: "Having often been interviewed by Gene for both
domestic and international audiences, I know his work has always been
marked by thoroughness and a firm understanding of the subject at
hand".
Bernard Shaw, former Principal Anchor,
CNN: "I have known Gene for more than two decades. He is
an intelligent, principled perfectionist".
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