Since joining GCJPR in 1994, Gregory R. Edgar has overseen the agency’s daily operations as well as directing client events. He has contributed his logistical and managerial talents to clients including M&M/Mars, Intel, the Pat Tillman Foundation and the Republican National Committee.

In addition, Gregg has a wealth of experience in managing events for political campaigns and grassroots opinion movements such as the 2000 and 2004 presidential election effort for President George W. Bush. He has played a vital role in the event set-up and planning of election activities including six presidential debates, two campaign train trips and election-night celebrations in 2000 and 2004. Gregg was also responsible for vendor contracting for events at the 54th Presidential Inaugural and served as the deputy director of operations for the 55th Presidential Inaugural. He routinely serves as the lead advance representative for President George W. Bush on foreign and domestic trips.

In 2004, Gregg served for five months in Baghdad, Iraq as the deputy director of advance for the Coalition Provisional Authority (CPA) and as the production manager of the Presidential Palace Studio. In this capacity, Gregg toured Iraq extensively with Ambassador Bremer and organized the Ambassador’s interactions with the Iraqi people. Gregg worked closely with the U.S. Military and the Iraqi Interim Government as part of the CPA’s strategic communications operations. The Palace Studio was utilized for outreach to Western and Pan-Arab television media. Gregg was responsible for the construction and operation of the studio from February through July 2004.

In February 2005, Gregg served as lead advance representative for President George H.W. Bush and President William J. Clinton’s tour of the Tsunami-affected region of Indonesia.

Prior to joining GCJPR, Gregg managed a family-owned construction business and worked as a staff member of the Associated Students of Arizona State University (ASASU). Gregg graduated from Arizona State University with a bachelor’s degree in political science.

Gregg can be reached at gedgar@gcjpr.com.