Daryl Clemmens brings more than 30 years of strategic
counseling and public relations to clients spanning the
spectrum of industries and issues. Skilled in crisis and issues management, she has focused her agency career
in the business-to-business and professional services arenas.

Previously, she has served as Vice President with some
of Pittsburgh’s premier public relations agencies including
Ketchum and Magnet Euro RSCG.

Clients have included Hoechst Celanese, Duquesne Light
Company, Allegheny Ludlum, the American Iron & Steel
Institute, Dickie McCamey & Chilcote and CLG. She has
also been engaged by several law firms to assist their
clients in “winning in the court of public opinion.”

Clemmens is a prolific writer, currently crafting articles
for FACETS, the alumni and friends magazine of the
School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences at the University of Pittsburgh, and by-lined articles for publications like the Pittsburgh Business Times.

She began her career in higher education at the University
of Pittsburgh where she was engaged in national media
relations and strategic counseling for senior administrators.

Her numerous awards include two Silver Anvils from the
Public Relations Society of America and scores of local
PRSA Renaissance Awards.

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After spending five years working as a senior account manager at several top-tier corporate B2B agencies, Brendan has brought his corporate communications and issues management expertise to Forge where he will drive the agency’s new business development efforts in New York and in Pittsburgh as well as leading its corporate practice.

Brendan brings a strong track record of success to Forge. In his 10 years in the business he has provided marketing communications counsel to top tier B2B multi-nationals, tech startups and consumer products companies, working on cross-platform marketing plans that have helped his client uncover new business opportunities, bolster their lead generation process and drive sales. He is a high-level business writer, corporate branding counselor and new media strategist with expertise in a variety of industries from building and construction, chemical and corporate technology to food and beverage, packaging and life sciences.

In addition to his experience in brand building and traditional marketing public relations, Brendan has helped companies navigate the ever changing new media landscape, developing social media strategies that cultivate strong corporate online profiles. His work has included planning and implementing viral e-mail campaigns and creation of podcasts, Webinars and high-end YouTube shorts.

Brendan is a rabid Pittsburgh Steelers fan, an avid reader and a nature lover with a strong interest in sustainability issues and green technologies. He has a B.S. in Communications from Ohio University.

If there ever was a go-to guy, it’s Justin Pastrick. Whether you need an outdoor board or a custom-designed chocolate bar, he’s the man.

Just last year, he had the opportunity to mix two of his favorite things, Web design and the Pittsburgh Penguins. When the National Aviary was preparing to welcome its new African penguin Sidney, named for Sid the Kid Crosby, he created a Web site that counted down the days and the hours ‘till the new penguin’s arrival.

Justin’s clients have included the National Aviary, Gauthier, Houghtaling & Williams and the Bayer Corporation.
Patrick is a 2007 graduate of the Art Institute of Pittsburgh with a B.S in graphic design. He’s already put his unique mark on everything from clothing to Web sites to CD packaging.

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