Cary
Brazeman is chief executive of The Corporate Storyteller,
a national marketing and public relations agency he founded
in 2000. The agency specializes in real estate and energy/environment,
including issues at the intersection of both arenas, such
as building energy efficiency.
Cary's experience in real estate includes all
aspects of the business, from planning and financing to
property services and marketing. Among other things, Cary
managed the worldwide brand launch of CB Richard Ellis, created
when CB Commercial and REI Limited combined in the 1990s.
Cary's experience in alternative fuels and
alternative-fuel vehicles includes extensive work for the
natural-gas powered vehicle industry (NGVAmerica and the
California Natural Gas Vehicle Partnership) and American
Honda, where he was involved in the launch of Honda's first
hybrid gas-electric vehicle.
With 20 years' experience, Cary has led dozens
of teams in developing and executing national marketing and
PR programs. His approach to corporate storytelling is grounded
in helping clients translate their promise to customers into
language, imagery and information that can be leveraged to
win the argument for their products and services.
The Corporate Storyteller and its team members
have won numerous design and copywriting awards over the
years.
More Background
Previously, Cary was a senior executive with CB Richard
Ellis, one of the largest companies based in Los Angeles, and vice president
of Rogers & Associates, the California-based public relations firm.
Cary graduated from Georgetown University (in the Patrick Ewing years!).
Cary is involved in civic affairs in LA to promote responsible
growth and development that respects neighborhoods, more open/green space
in the city, mass transit, and decent and affordable housing.
Affiliations
- Founder, LA Neighbors United
- Member, Board of Directors, Friends of the Los Angeles River
- Founder, Beverly West Residents Association
- Member, Urban Land Institute
- Member, Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce
- Member, Congregation Kol Ami
- Volunteer, National Low Income Housing Coalition
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