“We help companies improve the clarity of their messages to employees, shareholders and investors, as well as to current and prospective customers,” explained Mark Behan, president and founder. Behan Communications is a full-service firm, which means a consistent message is communicated across all platforms - in print, online, and increasingly through compelling documentaries.

After nearly 20 years in business, Behan still enjoys the client interaction most of all. “We get a chance to work with very talented senior leadership across a wide spectrum of industries and issues,” said Behan. “It’s rewarding to help a business move forward.

“We work with many companies that have a local presence and compete on a global level, including GE, Finch Pruyn, Bulova, Boston Scientific, and Glens Falls Lehigh Cement,” explained Behan. “Our team is experienced in public advocacy, litigation support, issue management and marketing communications.”

The practice’s senior management team - which has worked together for many years -- includes John Brodt, vice president and partner, who heads the firm’s corporate and marketing communications divisions. Troy Burns, vice president and partner, is the chief creative officer. Vice President Joan Gerhardt supervises the public affairs division, counseling manufacturing and corporate clients on state and local environmental issues, including permitting, project siting, and environmental remediation. Peter Lananhan is senior counsel with expertise in managing controversial issues in both the public and private sectors. John D'Alessandro, senior project manager, is an expert in siting energy, industrial, and commercial projects. Bill Richmond brings clients his years in business journalism and Beth Krueger brings hers as a longtime senior executive with the New York State Bar Association.

B-TV is Behan’s video team. This award-winning unit has produced advocacy videos, commercials and tribute “biopics” on such people as Glens Falls National President and CEO Tom Hoy; and short films on worthy causes, such as Glens Falls Hospital’s :Cindy’s Retreat,” the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, and others. Click here to view video clips.

The Behan team is widely recognized for its public relations and marketing success in promoting companies, political issues, and major not-for-profit institutions. The team has helped launch hotels and sports facilities; marketed construction companies, restaurants and public health services; promoted industrial, utility, legal and accounting firms, and helped organizations raise millions of dollars in charitable contributions for capital campaigns and annual funds.

Earlier this year Behan was invited to join the EDC Board of Directors and chose to do so “because I believe strongly that EDC is the most effective organization to help the region compete for new industrial investment and jobs.”