Dec. 18, 2007
Englander and Associates announced today that Ruben Gonzalez has become a Partner. For the past 19 months, Ruben served as Senior Vice President with Englander & Associates, providing strategic counsel to meet the public, government, and media affairs needs of Englander and Associates clients.
"Ruben has been an integral part of our team as Senior Vice President," said Harvey Englander, President of Englander and Associates. "His strategic mind and work ethic will make him an even greater success as our partner."
As a partner Ruben will continue to service the needs of clients throughout the Los Angeles Region, while also expanding the firm`s client base in Orange County. He will continue to work with clients such as Motorola, Westfield and the Los Angeles Hotel Association.
"Ruben brings years of experience in public and government relations and advertising to the agency, with specific expertise in working closely with local businesses, community organizations and the media. We are thrilled to have Ruben as a Partner," added Englander.
"I am excited to reach the next level of my career with partners that are the best in their field," said Gonzalez. "I only hope to enhance what is already an all-star team of Public Affairs professionals."
About Ruben Gonzalez:
Prior to joining the firm Ruben served as Director of Government Affairs to Los Angeles City Controller Laura Chick. Working as one of her senior deputies, he coordinated legislative and political strategy and served as liaison to the Mayor and City Council. During his tenure Ruben successfully drove the Controller`s policy and budget initiatives including, streamlining of the City`s contracting process, the creation and funding of the City Controller`s Waste and Fraud Investigation Unit and significant improvements to the City`s ethics rules.
Before working with the City of Los Angeles, Ruben managed public affairs operations for Access Services Inc., where he directed legislative advocacy and media relations. Ruben raised the profile of ASI in Washington DC and sponsored successful legislation in the halls of Sacramento and at the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority. Ruben has a strong background in transportation and environmental policy, having worked for the California Transit Association and the South Coast Air Quality Management District Board.
He began his career with former Los Angeles City Councilmember Ruth Galanter and former California Assemblyman and current California State Senator Lou Correa, where he focused on community, policy, and media issues.
About Englander and Associates
Englander and Associates is one of the fastest growing public affairs firms in Southern California. Englander and Associates provides strategic advocacy, government affairs, and public relations services to a wide range of corporate, government, and non-profit clients. In 2007 the Los Angeles Business Journal recognized Englander and Associates as the 15th largest firm in the L.A. Region, after only 2 years since its founding. Today Englander and Associates has over 60 clients served by 7 partners and three offices in Los Angeles, Long Beach, and Sacramento.
