I walk the city late at night.
Does everyone here do the same?
I want to be the things I see,
Give every face and place my name.
I cross the street, take a right,
Pick up the pace, pass a fight.
Did I grow up just to stay home?
I`m not immune – I love this tune.
-Five Fathoms, Everything But the Girl
A native of Colorado, Anthony joined the team at LRA in January 2007, after several years in PR working with a variety of restaurant, hotel and hospitality clients. He first moved to Washington to pursue his Masters degree in International Development at American University following 5 years of working and traveling the world. Prior to his work in PR, Anthony led development projects in Madagascar, and assisted on projects in Burundi, Angola and the Democratic Republic of Congo. His career focused in Africa, but also led him to Australia, Europe and beyond before he landed back in D.C.
While taking graduate classes he worked in The Melting Pot as a server, manager and eventually public relations director, becoming more entrenched in the Food & Beverage industry. Eventually he was nominated for ‘Employee of the Year’ by the Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington in 2005. His account management for Morton’s The Steakhouse earned LRA the PR Firm of the Year Award in 2008. Having made a home in Washington, Anthony is always looking to strengthen his relationships in the community here.
Anthony handles a wide variety of accounts for LRA, directing event planning and execution as well as marketing and brand strategizing. He is also the key support contact for LRA staff. Anthony serves on the board of the Washington Area Concierge Association, co-chairing and promoting the organization’s annual fundraising gala. His insight from years managing restaurant operation for businesses around the world lends itself perfectly to his work today.
Anthony’s favorite thing to do is eat, and he has worked with some of the world’s finest chefs, so ‘work’ tends to be pleasure for him. Spare time is often spent cooking, learning more about wine and spirits, and traveling anytime it is possible.
