Gard Communications
John Plymale is a Creative Director at Gard Communications where John directs writers, designers, and production partners in advertising and public service campaigns across various media platforms. John also co-owns Happy-Go-Lucky Dog Training, which offers dog daycare services and training classes in Portland. Prior to their current roles, John served as a Senior Art Director and Associate Creative Director at Gard & Gerber.
Gard Communications
Gard Communications is creative, digital and public relations firm specializing in corporate and public policy communications. We think strategically and creatively, and we execute with discipline and attention to detail. The firm has significant experience in crisis communications, issue management and social marketing, as well as communications related to regulatory, permitting and litigation matters. We work in traditional and digital environments, creating and managing content in paid, earned and social media. Over the years, we’ve developed a set of principles that guide the firm. We call them the Manzanita Notes. The first one remains first in importance: Concentrate on the work and the rest will follow.