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.

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 Los Angeles to encourage responsible growth and development that respects neighborhoods, 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
• Member, Board of Directors, Mid City West Community Council
• 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