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Ted Wagnon's Summary

A senior-level professional and entrepreneur with strengths in strategic public affairs, crisis communications, public relations, corporate communications and media strategy. Provides winning counsel for Fortune 500 firms, emerging companies, governmental bodies, professional organizations and nonprofits.

Ted Wagnon's Experience

President

Wagnon Strategies, LLC

December 2012 – Present (5 months) Little Rock, Arkansas Area

Wagnon Strategies, headquartered in Little Rock, delivers public affairs, crisis communications and media relations counsel to clients nationwide. Founder and presidentTed Wagnon has counseled some of the world’s best-known corporations, as well as emerging firms and established nonprofits. His insight and experience have contributed to successful issue campaigns and crisis resolution in 26 states, protecting billions in client assets and helping open the world to their initiatives.

With his direct experience in various industries and professions, Ted brings a rich palette of professional insight, business knowledge and personal attention that is uncommon in the public affairs profession today.

Partner

VOX Global

Public Company; 51-200 employees; omc; Public Policy industry

January 2007 – December 2012 (6 years) Washington D.C., Little Rock AR

Led the Arkansas office practice for this bipartisan public affairs firm that combines the intensity and agility of a political campaign. Worked on-site with the firm's largest client, leading teams that provided public affairs counsel and media relations in as many 14 states. For that client and others, created and executed on successful initiatives involving legislation at all levels, state and federal regulatory decisions and other key issues. Led business development in the state, as well as guiding campaign teams in Arkansas, Washington, D.C. and other key markets.

VP

Fleishman-Hillard

Public Company; 1001-5000 employees; OMC; Public Relations and Communications industry

2003 – 2006 (3 years)

Worked on client site, providing corporate communications, marketing, media relations and public affairs counsel to AT&T Arkansas President and other senior team members. Led in-state earned media campaigns regarding technology and product launches, municipal franchise and service agreements, labor-management initiatives, and mergers/acquisitions.

Principal

Wagnon Associates

2001 – 2003 (2 years)

Counseled clients, primarily Arkansas-based companies and organizations. Focus was on campaign strategy and messaging to win public policy and regulatory initiatives, launch new products and foster economic development.

Dir. Public Affairs

Potlatch Corporation

Public Company; 1001-5000 employees; PCH; Paper & Forest Products industry

1998 – 2001 (3 years)

Led community relations, philanthropic activities, media relations and governmental relations in Arkansas for forest products firm. Potlatch had three in-state manufacturing facilities, fiber procurement and timber resource management. Created model program of environmental education and coordinated program to monitor forest stewardship practices.

Multiple Positions

International Paper

Public Company; 10,001+ employees; IP; Paper & Forest Products industry

1989 – 1998 (9 years)

Held a series of progressively more responsible positions in various divisions of this global industry leader. Positions included communications management and external affairs roles in units dedicated to paper, packaging, specialty chemicals, forestry, fiber procurement, and others.

Manager-Communications

LTV Missiles & Electronics

1986 – 1989 (3 years) Camden, AR

Launched award-winning programs of community relations, employee communications and media relations for community's largest employer. Key role in crisis communications, employee-management communications, onsite client contact and was a member of the Vice President's senior advisory team.

Editor, Co-publisher

Arkansas Business Publishing Group

Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Publishing industry

January 1984 – 1986 (2 years)

Hired and led news-gathering team for innovative and award-winning publication that focused on in-state business executives and companies. Established editorial policies, managed newsroom and design teams; coordinated with other department leads on ad sales, marketing/promotion, production and financial management.

 t's always on Friday afternoons.

Shortly after 5:30 p.m. today, Corey Ealons, director of African-American media for the Obama administration, sent an e-mail saying he was leaving his post, effective immediately.

"It is with some sadness, but also great anticipation for the future, that I make my exit from the White House today," he wrote. "It has been an honor to serve in my capacity … and on behalf of this President during this extraordinary time in our history."

Formerly the director of African-American media during the Obama-Biden campaign, Ealons was the liaison between the administration and all black media outlets, a position he'd held since President Obama took office.

Ealons’ exit is abrupt and -- at least to The Root -- unexpected. His next steps, he said, will include a “new role” at an unnamed communications firm.

Corey Ealons

Senior Vice President

Washington, DC

Corey brings nearly 20 years of expertise as a strategic communicator from a wide range of experiences including The White House, Capitol Hill, political campaigns, commercial marketing and the U.S. military. As a leader on the VOX team, Corey directs client efforts in broad political, public policy and reputational campaigns.

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Prior to joining VOX, Corey served as a director of specialty media for The White House communications team serving as a principle media liaison for President Barack Obama, members of the White House executive staff, and Senior Administration Officials.  In this role he developed and implemented targeted communications strategies for the Administration’s most significant initiatives including the Recovery Act, health care reform and Wall Street reform.  Corey held the same position during the 2008 Obama-Biden General Election Campaign.

Additional national political experience includes serving as the national regional political director and on-the-record spokesperson in the state of Ohio for the 2004 Kerry-Edwards presidential campaign.  Corey began his career in politics as a member of the communications staff for Bill Bradley’s presidential campaign in 2000.

His political work also includes a number of congressional races across the country including managing the successful campaign of U.S. Representative Artur Davis of Alabama’s 7thCongressional Districtin 2002.  Corey later served as Deputy Chief of Staff and Communications Director for Congressman Davis responsible for constituency communications, media relations and issue advocacy associated with the congressman’s committees including Ways & Means, Judiciary and Financial Services.

Corey is a graduate of the University of Alabama where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Public Relations and Political Communications.

Corey served with the 3rd United States Infantry (The Old Guard), the U.S. Army Ceremonial Honor Guard for the President of the United States, which conducts funerals in Arlington National Cemetery, and guards the Tomb of the Unknown.  During his rare down time, he enjoys spending time with family.

Corey is a regular contributor to FOX News and Politico’s The Arena.  To see his take on hot political topics, read his posts at The Arena.

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