MAD Global Strategy Announces Continued Growth

Firm adds two new communications professionals, and expands to Pennsylvania

Summit, NJ – MAD Global Strategy Founder and CEO Mike DuHaime is proud to announce the continued growth of the firm with the addition of two leading communications professionals, along with its expansion into Pennsylvania.

Frank Buonomo joins the firm to head up its Pittsburgh operation. He is a seasoned public relations and government relations professional having worked extensively in professional sports, banking, including several years running his own public relations and marketing company.

“Frank Buonomo is a true communications professional and a person of the highest integrity, and we are lucky to have him join our firm,” said DuHaime, a four-year teammate of Buonomo on the Rutgers University Hockey team. “His unique and diverse experience is a tremendous asset to our growing team.”

Buonomo, has worked in senior communications and operations roles for the Pittsburgh Penguins, Minnesota Wild, St. Louis Blues, Nashville Predators, New York Rangers, and Dollar Bank, which has operations in Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Virginia.

“I am excited to lead MAD Global’s expansion into Pennsylvania. With operations in New Jersey and Ohio, this is the perfect opportunity for growth for the company here in the Keystone State,” said Buonomo.

Also joining the firm is Mountain Lakes, New Jersey Councilwoman Audrey Lane.  Lane comes to MAD Global with over two decades of experience through her work as an elected official, political and policy professional, and communications specialist at Hearst Magazines, among many others.

“Audrey Lane is well-respected in local government circles in New Jersey thanks to her dedication to the community she serves,” said DuHaime. “Audrey brings a wealth of contacts across New Jersey’s business and political communities, as well as deep experience in communications.”

“MAD Global has attracted some of the best in the public affairs business. I am excited to join such a talented team and help advance the company’s continued growth,” added Lane.

Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, former U.S. Senator Jeff Chiesa and former New Jersey Attorney General Christopher Porrino serve as members of MAD Global’s advisory board.  Senior Democratic strategist Laura Matos, public affairs campaign professional Bill Hildebrand, and former CNN and MSNBC producer Emily D’Alberto all joined MAD Global earlier this year. Republican strategist Jai Chabria runs the company’s Ohio operation, with the help of communications professional Taylor Van Kirk.

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