GBB adds to staff

Gershman, Brickner & Bratton Inc. (GBB), Fairfax, Virginia, has added Samantha Villegas to its staff as a vice president. Villegas’ focus during more than 22 years of work experience in strategic marketing and communications has been on science and environmental issues.

GBB says Villegas has extensive experience in the development and execution of integrated and strategic communications programs in the fields of solid waste and recycling, water and wastewater and energy efficiency.

“GBB has always viewed the public outreach part of our work as a critical element. With Samantha on board, we are thrilled to have her bring greater depth in our public outreach and engagement services, particularly for zero waste to landfill and sustainability projects,” says Harvey Gershman, GBB president and co-founder. “Samantha will lead our public outreach offerings and GBB's own marketing efforts, and she will assist with day-to-day operations of our business.”

Prior to joining GBB, Villegas owned and operated her own independent PR consulting firm, SaVi PR LLC. Prior to that she served as vice president, external affairs for American Water, one of the country’s largest private water and wastewater companies.

“It’s a real honor to join GBB and be a part of such a well-respected organization within the solid waste and recycling field. I am really looking forward to helping our clients and prospects realize their goals for sustainable solid waste management through meaningful engagement with their stakeholders,” says Villegas.

Villegas will work at GBB's Fairfax headquarters and can be reached at svillegas@gbbinc.com.