D.C. Area Appointments: December 24
December 24, 2012

Howard Consulting Group Hires Two
Anna Palmer and Dave Levinthal
December 12, 2012

People on the Move: Jayna Athas
December 12, 2012

People on the Move: Josh Levitt
December 12, 2012

People on the Move: Alex Mitchell
December 12, 2012

Athas and Mitchell Join Howard Consulting Group; Levitt Promoted to Associate
December 12, 2012

Consulting Game
Brianna McClane
April 14, 2012

Brian Walton's resume doesn't read like that of a 33-year-old. Walton moved to Washington after landing his first job at the Republican National Committee in 2001 . After a brief stint at the RNC, he joined President Bush's reelection campaign. He left to become a public-affairs specialist at the Commerce Department, and then moved to the National Republican Senatorial Committee's press department before returning to the RNC as deputy communications director. "I've worked at so many interesting places, but each time it's been a new tool I can add to my toolbox, different things that have all brought me up to where I am now," he says.

One tool is his fluency in Spanish. Walton left D.C. in 2008 for a private school in California. For three years, he worked as its communications director and taught Spanish. "I've always used that skill in my various positions, but to kind of jump into the classroom really helped me to fine-tune those skills again," he says.

Now Walton is back inside the Beltway as a director in Howard Consulting Group's communications and media division. "I really like the way that the folks here operate together," he says. "The size of the firm allows us to be very flexible for our clients, but also to make sure we're representing clients that are matched to what we do and what we want to do."

Howard Consulting Group adds New Directors
April 4, 2012

Howard Consulting Group, the D.C. public affairs firms, have added Brian Walton as the Director of the Communications and Media Division and Derek Gianino as the Account Executive in its Public Affairs Division. Walton has extensive experience in his field and has worked with the United State Department of Commerce, the White House, and many national political committees. Most recently, Gianino was the Deputy Field Manager at DDC Advocacy and as treasurer and advisor for Congressman David McIntonsh (R-IN).

On the Move
April 2, 2012

The Howard Consulting Group, a bipartisan public affairs firm, has added two staff members: Brian Walton, a former deputy communications director for the Republican National Committee, is now a director in Howard's communications and media division, while Derek Gianino, formerly a deputy field manager at DDC Advocacy, is an account executive in Howard's public affairs division.

Walton, 33, most recently taught high school Spanish in California, having left Washington after serving as the RNC's No. 2 communications aide during the 2008 elections. He was radio and television director for the Bush-Cheney campaign in 2004 and later held communications roles in the Commerce Department, the White House and the National Republican Senatorial Committee.

Gianino, 25, had been a special assistant to Republican Rep. David M. McIntosh of Indiana. McIntosh, who was a House member from 1995 through 2000, is now running to replace retiring Republican Rep. Dan Burton of Indiana.

Washington Area Appointments and Promotions: Week of April 2
April 2, 2012

Howard Consulting Group of the District appointed Brian Walton director in the communications and media division and Derek Gianino account executive in the public affairs division.

Howard Consulting Group Hires Walton and Gianino
March 28, 2012

Howard Consulting Group (HCG), a Washington, D.C. based public affairs firm, has announced the hiring of Brian Walton andDerek Gianino. Walton, a veteran political communicator, returns to DC after leaving to teach Spanish at a private boarding school in California, and comes to HCG as a Director in their Communications and Media Division. This will be Walton's sixth stint working with HCG Vice President Dan Ronayne. Gianino comes from DDC Advocacy, where he was a Deputy Field Manager. Gianino will be working as an Account Executive in HCG's Public Affairs Division.

People on the Move
March 26, 2012

New Hire: Brian Walton, Howard Consulting Group, Director of communications and media division

Derek Gianino, Howard Consulting Group, Account executive in public affairs division

Walton And Gianino Join Howard Consulting Group
March 26, 2012

Howard Consulting Group (HCG; www.hcgpublicaffairs.com), a Washington, D.C. based public affairs firm, announced the addition of Brian Walton as a Director in its Communications and Media Division and Derek Gianino as an Account Executive in its Public Affairs Division. Walton brings a wide array of public relations experience with extensive interaction in both mainstream and Hispanic media from the local to the international level. Gianino has a strong understanding of public affairs, specializing in public policy, advocacy, grassroots, and coalition building.

"Brian Walton and Derek Gianino joining HCG is a big win for our firm," saidFrank Howard, President and CEO of HCG. "Brian's vast media relations and communications experience and fluency in Spanish will immediately bring value to our clients. Derek's record on national grassroots campaigns and coordinating field operatives throughout the country will be an important addition to our staff."

Walton provides clients with strategic communications advice in a wide range of areas. "Brian is one of the finest colleagues I have ever had the privilege of working with and we are thrilled he will be helping our clients for years to come with thoughtful counsel that leads to demonstrable results," said Dan Ronayne, Vice President of HCG. Most recently, Walton was the Communications Director and a Spanish Instructor at a private boarding school in Ojai, CA.

Gianino will work with clients on grassroots and coalition building as well as public policy and advocacy. Prior to joining HCG, Gianino was a Deputy Field Manager at DDC Advocacy, where he worked on several national grassroots campaigns.

Howard Consulting Group Adds Two
Anna Palmer and Dave Levinthal
March 26, 2012

The D.C.-based public affairs firm Howard Consulting Group has hired Brian Walton as its communications director and Derek Gianino as a public affairs division account executive. Walton had worked for the White House and the Commerce Department, among other governmental and political operations. Gianino's resume includes a stint with then-Rep. David McIntosh (R-Ind.).