Principal

John Glodow co-founded the first incarnation of the agency in 1974, initially focusing on the city's vibrant music scene. Under his leadership, the agency represented legendary San Francisco musicians, helping to shape and promote their careers.

In the ensuing decades, John has guided the agency through San Francisco's evolving identity, as well as an ever-changing media landscape. His deep understanding of public relations and marketing, coupled with his ability to adapt to changing trends and client needs, has been instrumental in the agency's success. Since its founding, the company has grown from a two-person music industry shop to a globally recognized boutique lifestyle agency, representing clients across various industries, including technology, hospitality, and consumer products.

Throughout this growth, John has maintained a hands-on approach to leadership, ensuring that the agency never loses its personal touch. He actively recruits top talent and takes a keen interest in mentoring and cultivating staff, sharing his wealth of experience and insights to help them grow professionally.

As Glodow Nead Communications continues to grow and expand its reach, John remains an integral part of the agency, managing business operations, advising on client strategy, and cultivating staff. 

Principal

Jeff Nead, a Principal at the company, has been a driving force behind the Glodow Nead’s ascension to become one of the top public relations agencies in the United States. With his unique background as an accomplished musician and recording artist with the British band Taxxi, Jeff brought a fresh perspective and diverse skill set to the agency.

Jeff played an instrumental role in expanding Glodow Nead's client portfolio, helping to transform the company from Northern California's premier music industry public relations firm to one of the foremost lifestyle PR agencies in the country. He forged relationships with high-profile clients such as Millenium Partners, Virgin Atlantic Airways, Virgin Cola, Wizards of the Coast, W Hotels, and Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, among others.

Known for his exceptional ability to grasp and shape a client's story for optimal media exposure, his extensive network of national and international media contacts, and his infectious enthusiasm, Jeff has established himself as a world-class public relations professional and a trusted confidante of both clients and journalists. Throughout his career, Jeff has been at the forefront of major PR campaigns, from Richard Branson’s Virgin GlobalFlyer to the global launch of iconic trading card games (Pokémon, Magic the Gathering, Harry Potter). His strategic approach and hands-on involvement have consistently delivered outstanding results for clients.

In addition to his expertise in lifestyle and consumer PR, Jeff is also highly regarded for his skill and tact in crisis management and reputation management. His calm demeanor, strategic thinking, and ability to navigate complex situations have made him a valuable asset to clients facing challenging circumstances.

Executive Vice President

Lori Puccinelli Stern is a fifth-generation San Franciscan who has been a leader in the PR world for decades. She has been with Glodow Nead for an impressive 19 years, where she continues to mastermind countless celebrity-studded events, promotions, and media blitzes that put her clients on the map. Throughout her career, she has held positions at the San Francisco Gift Center Pavilion, Planet Hollywood, where she became the National Director of Public Relations, and One World Live, where she led PR and branding efforts. Whether she's rubbing elbows with celebrities, orchestrating unforgettable events, or securing top-tier media coverage, Lori brings her signature style and infectious energy to everything she does.

Executive Vice President, Glodow Nead Asia

A Singaporean with more than 25 years’ experience in the hospitality industry in Asia, Hwee Peng drives GNC’s expansion internationally with a wealth of strong experience and industry expertise. She has consistently engineered highly successful, strategically targeted media campaigns for international hospitality, real estate and lifestyle clients including The St. Regis Lhasa, Tibet, The Estates Samui, The Chedi Andermatt residences, Minor Hotels, Millennium Partners, Trump SoHo New York, and so on. Hwee Peng has secured opportunities with a number of prominent outlets including Robb Report China, CNBC, Bloomberg TV, China Daily, Bangkok Post, Travel + Leisure Asia, Conde Nast Traveler China, among others.

Prior to joining Glodow Nead, Hwee Peng served as the director of corporate communications for Starwood Hotels & Resorts, Asia Pacific region, overseeing the communications strategy — including external and internal communications, crisis communications, and investor relations — for all of the Starwood Asia Pacific properties, including the St. Regis, Le Meridien, Luxury Collection, aloft, Sheraton, Westin and W brands. Hwee Peng splits her time between Asia and USA, and speaks English, Mandarin, Thai and a variety of Chinese dialects.

Creative Director, Social Media Department

Anna Dreslinski brings a blend of creativity and strategic acumen to her role as Creative Director of Social Media at Glodow Nead Communications. With extensive experience in social media management, she has developed expertise in content creation, audience engagement, and influencer marketing across various industries. Her background includes video and photo production, ghost writing for brands, and writing scripts for short-form video content.

Growing up in the digital age, Anna has continually enhanced her skills by completing certification courses in social media management and digital marketing. Her diverse experience equips her to drive innovative and impactful social media campaigns for Glodow Nead's social media clients.

Anna's combination of strategic thinking, creative vision, and practical experience positions her as a valuable asset in the ever-evolving landscape of social media marketing.

Prior to her social media-focused career, Anna founded a youth theater company that provides quality training in underserved areas, which honed her leadership and project management skills. Her artistic background as a performer, including roles at prestigious opera companies, has refined her eye for compelling visuals and storytelling, adding depth to her creative approach in the digital realm.

Director, Wine Department

Alex has over 15 years of experience in PR and brand marketing strategy. She enjoys digging deep – whether it’s into a client’s story, a media relationship, or a vineyard pit.  Her expertise in creative brand storytelling informs every aspect of her clients’ communication strategy including press relations, branding, trade promotions, consumer programs, partnerships and advertising campaigns, digital marketing programs, and event production. As a Director at Glodow Nead, she has managed dozens of successful PR and marketing campaigns, with a special emphasis on wine and spirits clients. Alex secures regular placements in major outlets including Wine Spectator, Robb Report, Modern Luxury, Food & Wine, San Francisco Chronicle, Travel + Leisure, Rolling Stone, Hollywood Reporter, and NBC’s TODAY.

Before joining the GNC team, Alex spent several years in the wine and spirits industry working with well-known brands including Martini & Rossi, Gonzalez Byass, Wente Vineyards, Wine Access, JJ Buckley Fine Wines, and Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate. She co-founded Offshore Wines, a wine import company, and has worked wine harvests in Napa Valley and in Burgundy. She has also dabbled in politics and journalism, with stints at CNN in Washington DC and UK Parliament in London. Alex holds an M.A. in History of International Relations from the London School of Economics and a dual B.A. in History / Communication Studies from Loyola Marymount University. She has a Level 3 Advanced Certification from the Wine and Spirits Education Trust (WSET).

Director, Hotels, Events, Arts & Entertainment Departments

Laura Gigounas is a seasoned public relations professional with two decades of experience creating and executing successful PR campaigns for clients in the hospitality and lifestyle industries. She has a particular expertise in promoting high-profile events within the nonprofit sector. A small sampling of current and recent clients include amfAR, Bring Change to Mind, Festival Napa Valley, Piazza Hospitality, UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals, The St. Regis San Francisco, and Z Hotels SF.

Director, Special Projects

A seasoned communication specialist, Rosemary’s experience in public relations, media relations and live event publicity boasts a diverse and notable roster of work in Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, Latin America and Asia. Specializing in strategic publicity campaigns, crisis communications and media training, Rosemary lends her expertise to GNC’s clients including grocery/retail, hospitality, real estate, among others.

Rosemary’s professional background includes executive positions in media and talent relations in Los Angeles and New York for ABC, Fox Broadcasting, Lifetime Television, MTV Networks, and NBC. She ran her own freelance publicity firm in New York for clients including A&E Networks, ESPN, Greentique Hotels of Costa Rica and personal celebrity publicity campaigns.

A skillful liaison with media, artists, executives and influencers, Rosemary has spearheaded gala events in the US, Canada, Asia, and Latin America, enhancing awareness among community leaders and the general public, while bolstering funding for a variety of social initiatives, including the arts, education and the environment.

Director, Restaurants & Culinary Department

With an established background of over two decades of PR experience in the food, wine, and hospitality industries, Sonia has launched new brands, planned major opening events, and developed long-term relationships with distinguished journalists along the way. She leads several notable accounts at GNC including with Celebrity Chef and Entrepreneur Kathy Fang, the Napa Valley Wine Train, and China Live. Sonia secures regular placements for clients in major outlets including Robb Report, San Francisco Magazine, San Francisco Chronicle, Wallpaper*, Sunset, Travel + Leisure, as well as national broadcast segments such as NBC’s TODAY Show.

She has experience launching and relaunching new brands and has worked with Michelin Star chefs including Chef Ho Chee Boon, and Chef Claude Le Tohic as well as famed winemakers including Bo Barrett and Kirk Venge. Her launch event experience includes the opening of Empress by Boon, ONE65, and most recently RH Palo Alto, The Gallery at Stanford.

Director, Hotels and Real Estate Departments

With over a decade of experience in strategic communications, Erin’s specialties are in hospitality, restaurants, consumer retail, real estate, and destinations. From achieving record-breaking sales for high-end real estate projects to throwing extravagant hotel grand openings, Erin’s strategic and creative PR campaigns have been instrumental to her clients’ success. Throughout her career, Erin secured coverage in numerous prominent outlets including The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Robb Report, Travel + Leisure, Sunset Magazine, Travel Weekly, Forbes, and CBS This Morning, among others.

Director, Southern California

Living life to the fullest in Southern California, Don brings a West Coast flare for storytelling that’s steeped in more 25 years of working with men’s lifestyle, entertainment, and other popular culture media, as well as top-tier business and mainstream outlets. His marketing and communications experiences span travel, hospitality, wine and spirits, collectibles, toys, professional sports leagues, licensed entertainment brands, and retail. Having overseen in-house global PR efforts at Wizards of the Coast, a subsidiary of Hasbro, and The Upper Deck Company, he brings the perspective of a client to his work, with counsel that’s directly related to their day-to-day business.

Don’s clients have included licensed entertainment properties and the major professional sports leagues, having handled MLB, NBA, NHL and NFL product launches and worked closely with athletes, too. Don has also led the public relations activities for large-scale events such as Anime Expo, FAN EXPO San Francisco, and Star Wars Celebration. Don began his career at the Seattle area offices of Weber Shandwick, working on the Microsoft games, hardware, and the company’s online commerce initiatives businesses.