Name: Gibson McKay, Veridus
Current job and title: Director
You can contact me at: Gib@VeridusAZ.com, 602-616-9964
Company web site: www.VeridusAZ.com
My main responsibilities: Public Affairs/Relations and Political Consulting


What I like most about my job:  Being a fixer. Veridus fixes problems for companies and
individuals who need help with public affairs, media or government relations.

Why I joined AAFMP: To network and expand contacts with other professionals
who can help me fix problems for my clients.

Ad industry or business awards: 12 Pollies (TV, Radio, Web & Mail, 2003 thru 2009);
American Newspaper Association (2005; best political ad in the nation)

Other professional associations I belong to: Public Affairs Professionals of Arizona

My hometown: Flagstaff, Arizona

I attended college at: Northern Arizona University

My first job: Working for United States Senator John McCain

My favorite food: Honey Roasted Macadamia Nuts

In my spare time you might find me: Being pummeled by my three boys (Jack 7, Sam 5, and Charlie 5)
or eating Honey Roasted Macadamia Nuts

An interesting fact about me: My wife and I can count 5 generations as Arizona natives. 
(We grew up 500 feet apart, but did not know each other until we met in Phoenix years later)

My favorite TV show: Mad Men, or the Good Wife (I know, obvious right?)

My favorite business or ad industry magazine: The Economist

The last great business or personal book I've read: The Blue Print