BSG Announces 11 Promotions Across All Practice Areas
July 28, 2025 | Press ReleaseWASHINGTON, D.C. – Bullpen Strategy Group (BSG) today announced 11 promotions across its Communications, Research & Analysis, and Media Intelligence practices, including two with BSG subsidiary Look Ahead Strategies. This is the largest slate of promotions in the nearly six-year history of the firm, which now has more than 60 professionals working across three offices in Washington, DC, Dallas, and London.
– In BSG’s Communications practice, Jay Boyd and Valerie Chicola have been promoted to Vice President and Madeleine Lefranc has been promoted to Senior Associate.
– In our Research & Analysis practice, Alex Koch has been promoted to Vice President.
– In our Media Intelligence practice, Beth Hitchcock has been promoted to Senior Vice President, George Basile and Kuljeet Singh have been promoted to Director, and Michael Kruszka has been promoted to Senior Associate.
– On BSG’s Operations team, Kyhanna Mclean has been promoted to Senior Associate.
– At BSG subsidiary Look Ahead Strategies, Julia Portela has been promoted to Senior Vice President and Patrick Wheat has been promoted to Vice President.
“We’re excited to promote these 11 team members, and are proud to see strong professional growth across our firm,” said BSG CEO Joe Pounder. “These promotions exemplify BSG’s commitment to investing in our people, and continuing to strengthen and expand our expertise and practice areas to better serve our clients.”
About Bullpen Strategy Group
Bullpen Strategy Group (BSG) is a strategic advisory firm designed to help clients anticipate and manage competitive, regulatory, political, and media risks. Beyond traditional strategic communications, BSG provides clients with insights into media, politics, and influence. BSG currently has more than 60 professionals working in Washington, DC, London, and Dallas.
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