Albert Maruggi has nearly 30 years in communications, as journalist, public relations counselor, technology marketer, and strategic communications business consultant.

He focuses on new media including podcasting, video on the web, social media and combined these new tactics with other traditional marketing methods.

Mr. Maruggi speaks regularly on how this new perspective is being used in business, healthcare, and consumer products. He leads business project teams through a conversation about the major transformation in communications and its impact to their organization.

He's worked on Capitol Hill for a Member of Congress, press secretary for the Republican National Committee and in the Bush 41 Administration (this is Bush senior).

Mr. Maruggi also was a television anchor, producer and reporter at several network affiliate stations. He gives back to his community by being a youth basketball coach and serving on non-profit boards.