The GBR Team
The team at GBR came together to transform the way technology companies build and grow their Public Sector business. We work hard every day to deliver the government strategy, marketing, enablement and content that drives real and lasting results for our clients.
Makin’ It Happen Team
Kristina Brune, Content Manager
Kristina is a powerhouse marketing content specialist, with more than 15 years of marketing, writing, and editing experience across all mediums of customer-facing mediums, in a variety of industries, including public sector, utilities, non-profits, finance. Her adaptable style and master of technology mediums has enabled her to support legal, brand, PR, corporate marketing, digital marketing and field teams in their communications needs. Outside of work, Kristina continues her writing career as a published author (with more books on the way). She and her family live in Missouri where they love to boat, fish, cheer on their favorite sports teams and dote on pups, Puck and Macy.
Corinne Aycock, Marketing Manager
Corinne is a dynamic marketing and communications professional with a proven 17-year track record across Federal, SLED, and Commercial markets. Prior to GBR, she drove B2G marketing for a software and professional services company with nine distinct product sets tailored for unique public sector audiences. In this capacity, she spearheaded all marketing, communications, and event management initiatives across the diverse business units. Corinne is a Virginia native and splits her time between Northern and South Western Virginia with her husband, and furry companions Leo and Tucker. She is is passionate about her children, hiking, kayaking, baking, and college football.
Amy Campbell, Program Manager
For over 20 years, Amy Campbell has focused on driving relationship and client management across numerous spectrums: operations management, event planning, and project management. In her past, she has led large teams, project managed a national windsurfing event tour, liaisoned and led corporate marketing efforts, and oversaw daily operations for a health club and spa. At GBR, Amy is responsible for client engagement and success, with high-touch service and exceptional quality end-results. When not working, Amy enjoys sailing and hiking, as well as cooking and entertaining friends every opportunity she gets.
Ashley Detweiler, Senior Project Manager
Ashley comes to GBR with over a decade of experience in creative project management, account management, customer service and process improvements. She’s an award-winning writer an avid reader, and a equal-parts champion of culture and client. In her project management approach, Ashley inserts humor and compassion into her mastery of all things stakeholder, team, process, budget and schedule. She shares her love for exploring by visiting the best zoos in the U.S. with her husband, and is a loving mom to two furry canine companions, Rose and Ellie.
Jean Fritz, Senior Field Marketing Manager
Jean delivers over 20 years of industry marketing experience including science and technology, bio-tech, life sciences, higher education, K-12, manufacturing and energy. Her experience in public sector marketing including Fed-Civ, DOD and State and Local and her specialties include integrated marketing programs, special events management, program management, development and execution, customer loyalty and recognition programs. When she’s not working, you’ll find Jean strumming her guitar and enjoying margaritas in the Southern California sunshine.
Brenda Ginty, Account Manager
A publishing professional with a background in higher education book publishing, Brenda Ginty brings a deep understanding of how to partner with teams to deliver quality, authoritative content efficiently and effectively on time, on budget, and on target. She brings a strong relationship-centered focus to her work, and helps GBR clients to achieve their government business results. Outside of work, she dreams about travel and where to go next. Past trips have included walking with penguins at Cape Horn, floating over the Serengeti in a hot air balloon, trekking through the jungle in Borneo to see orangutans, touring movie sites in New Zealand, and raising a glass of Guinness in Dublin.
Danielle Jones, Business Operations Manager
Danielle Jones manages GBR’s operations overseeing the teams’ project management platform, reporting, and finances. When she is not at work, Danielle can be found coaching her son’s basketball team, cheering on her daughter at cheer competitions, and spending time with her husband and two Goldendoodles.
Ellie Patounas, Senior Marketing Manager
Ellie comes to GBR with over 20 years of experience in global marketing, communications and public affairs in the public sector industry. Through her comprehensive approach to industry marketing, Ellie strives to deliver powerful strategies, plans, campaigns and content that move the needle for our GBR clients. She enjoys traveling, the outdoors, spending time with her family, and watching her favorite sports teams, NY Giants football and NY Yankees baseball.
Loran Posey, Project Manager
Loran Posey is a marketing project manager with a master’s degree in government administration and 6+ years of project management experience. He launched his career at the University of Georgia, where he partnered with the FDA to coordinate an international pharmaceutical conference and executed a marketing campaign that raised over $60,000 for scholarships. Now with GBR, Loran manages marketing projects for clients who want to sell their products to the government. By helping equip agencies with modern solutions and platforms, Loran hopes to contribute to a stronger, more secure government.
Melissa Ramon, Marketing Coordinator
Melissa has over 15 years of experience in marketing and tradeshow coordination in the security and healthcare industries. She also has experience in B2B marketing, sales, and building relationships with clients and vendors. In her down time, Melissa enjoys music, and living room dance parties with her kids.
Elaine Weichsel, Senior Marketing Manager
Elaine has over 20 years of experience marketing for technology companies, including field, channel and product marketing roles. For 15 of those years, she was also responsible for public sector marketing, initiating and developing go-to-market programs for the companies. When she’s not working or experiencing new cultures, she enjoys playing golf, tennis and is a new pickleball player.
Michael Valentine, Controller
Michael Valentine manages GBR’s day to day operations, logistics and finances. When not at work, Michael can be found traveling, on the golf course, or hitting the trails with his four-legged shadow and company mascot, Chance.
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