{"id":22,"date":"2012-02-22T15:56:38","date_gmt":"2012-02-22T15:56:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eb0de04907.nxcli.io\/?page_id=22"},"modified":"2012-06-01T11:19:56","modified_gmt":"2012-06-01T15:19:56","slug":"about-john-vastyan","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/seekcg.com\/?page_id=22","title":{"rendered":"About John Vastyan"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n
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Experience:<\/strong>\u2022 Common Ground, Uncommon Communications<\/strong>, President, independent communications partner for various businesses and trade associations, September 11, 2001, to present\u2022 The Radiant Panel Association<\/strong>, staff assistant editor and PR manager for the leading trade association, December 2000 to March, 2002 (part-time position)\u2022 Vice President & General Manager, Lancaster Office, SWB&R<\/strong>, January 2000 to September 2001SWB&R is a nationally-ranked, 60-person ad agency specializing in building and promoting international brands.<\/p>\n

Accounts included DeWalt Power Tools, Contractors 2000 and the National Association of Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Public Relations Director, Godfrey Advertising<\/strong>, December \u201887 to January 2000<\/p>\n

Highlights: For York International Corp., conducted broad trade & consumer PR, including publicity for the world\u2019s largest air conditioning system (the English Channel tunnel) with extensive coverage in The New York Times<\/em><\/p>\n

Led York\u2019s lengthy crisis communications efforts following the fatal February \u201998 explosion at a plant in York, PA, and full development of the company\u2019s new crisis communications plan<\/p>\n

Burnham Corporation \u2013 Became one of the world\u2019s leading communicators for radiant heat technology through broad involvement with all facets of Burnham PR.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Media Relations Manager & Managing Editor<\/strong>, Nov \u201984 to Nov. \u201987, PSU\u2019s Hershey Medical Center (College of Medicine & University Hospital)<\/p>\n

In 1985, Penn State surgeons were granted FDA approval for clinical implantation of their pneumatic artificial heart. A few months later, the first of three human trials began, creating a 2 1\/2-year crisis communications challenge. Global media interest in the “Penn State Heart” operations required 24-hr. media relations duty. Each implantation received worldwide coverage, including news in USA Today<\/em>, The New York Times<\/em>, London Times<\/em>, Time<\/em>, Newsweek<\/em>, AP worldwide<\/em>, LA Times<\/em> and all national broadcast networks.
\nAt Hershey Medical Center \u2013 Conducted several media events for 250+ national & international media representatives.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Journalist, US Army, Germany and California<\/strong> (1980-1984) Wrote about and promoted military technology and the introduction of new weapon systems and warfare techniques. Gained services-wide media attention for participation in and coverage of the Army\u2019s French Commando School training, urban warfare trials and international “Reforger” exercises. Lead journalist for the Army\u2019s Infantry Light Division & Combat Developments Experimentation Command.<\/p>\n

Several awards received, including recognition in \u201984 as Forces Command Journalist of the Year.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Owner, Inwood Restorations<\/strong>, renovations firm, Pittsburgh, PA, 1978 and 1979<\/p>\n

Education: 1990<\/strong>: Bachelor of Arts Degree (Humanities), Penn State University, completed after Army service, w\/academic excellence admission into Golden Key National Honor Society<\/p>\n

1987 \u2013 1999<\/strong>: Professional development continued through Rochester Institute of Technology, Penn State & Lehigh universities, Public Relations Society of America, Hospital Association of Pennsylvania, the College and University Public Relations Association of Pennsylvania, and the Radiant Panel Association<\/p>\n

1981<\/strong>: Graduate, U. S. Defense Information School (Indianapolis, IN)<\/p>\n

Awards: Numerous awards include US Army Forces Command Journalist of the Year; Capital IABC silver and bronze awards for news and feature writing, and publication photography; Greater Harrisburg Art Assn. first place photography award; US Army Commendation Medal w\/oak leaf cluster (2nd award); US Army Achievement Medal<\/p>\n

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Dan Holohan, Dan Holohan Associates, Inc.<\/strong>\u00a0800\/853-8882; mailroom@heatinghelp.com — Dan has achieved worldwide recognition as a plumbing and mechanical instructor, writer, columnist, author, speaker and humorist. We know each other through many years of industry communications work. You can visit him at www.heatinghelp.com<\/a>.\u00a0 Today, the new generation steps up:\u00a0 Dan and his daughter Erin have come to know and get professionally acquainted with Dan and Rachel.<\/p>\n

Dave Yates, President, F. W. Behler Inc.<\/strong>\u00a0and plumbing columnist, Contractor Magazine<\/em>. 717\/843-4920 — Dave\u00a0<\/strong>and I have tag-teamed editorial assignments for several years.\u00a0 Today, Dave is working as much with Dan and Rachel as he is with me.<\/p>\n

Mike Weil, Editorial Director, <\/strong>Contracting Business<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0and HPAC Engineering <\/strong>magazines<\/strong>\u00a0216\/931-9433; mweil@penton.com — Mike and I have worked closely together on the development of installing contractor feature articles since 1987.\u00a0 Here too:\u00a0 Dan and Rachel now spend as much time working with Mike and his staff as I do.<\/p>\n

Tony Zaya, President, Lancaster County Timber Frames<\/strong>\u00a0717\/755-2990; lancotf@aol.com — Tony\u2019s a client. We\u2019ve come to know each other through assignments I\u2019ve worked on for his firm (one, a lengthy\u00a0Fine Homebuilding <\/em>feature article), and through mutual interests in timber framing and Old World craftsmanship.<\/p>\n

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