Behan Communications’ staff is a mix of right-brain and left-brain thinkers - rational, logical analysts working alongside artists and innovators, all devoted to providing breakthrough ideas and superior client service. More than anything, we value our reputation for integrity, candor, creativity and results.
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Mark L. Behan
 President and Founder — mark.behan@behancom.com
Mark L. Behan established Behan Communications in 1988 after a career as a reporter, editor and newspaper executive with media organizations on two coasts. As city editor of Hearst Corp.’s Times Union in Albany, Mark oversaw local and state news for the leading daily newspaper covering New York State’s capital. At 26, he became one of the youngest editors-in-chief in the country when he was chosen for the top job at The Glens Falls, N.Y., Post-Star. Since establishing Behan Communications in 1988, has served as an adviser to senior managers of many companies and institutions and has specialized in helping corporate clients manage controversial issues, including labor negotiations and strikes, lawsuits and regulatory battles. Having served for many years as the public and media spokesman for GE on the Hudson River dredging project, Mark was praised by former GE Chairman Jack Welch for “courage and brains” and “sensational and dedicated work to get the truth out on the Hudson.” He serves on the boards of Adirondack Health Services, Inc., the Economic Development Corp. of Warren County, the Glens Falls Foundation, the E. Leo Spain Foundation and Kelly's Angels Inc. He has served as a judge for the Public Relations Society of America’s Bronze Anvil Award, the industry’s highest honor. Mark is a graduate of Colgate University and has completed executive development programs at the Harvard Business School and the Harvard Law School. Back to top.
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John H. Brodt
 Vice President and Partner — john.brodt@behancom.com
John Brodt joined Behan Communications in 1990 and leads the firm’s corporate and marketing communications divisions. His experience includes developing, managing and implementing strategic community relations, employee communications and results-oriented B-to-B and consumer advertising programs for manufacturers, health care providers and financial institutions. John also manages the firm’s video production services, overseeing the production of training, marketing and fund-raising videos for in-house, broadcast and online audiences. He earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Utica College of Syracuse University and an associate’s degree in liberal arts from Adirondack Community College. He is a member of the boards of directors of Amanda’s House, Inc., and the Adirondack Regional Chamber of Commerce. Back to top.
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Troy P. Burns
 Vice President of Technology and Design; and Partner — troy.burns@behancom.com
Troy Burns joined the firm in 1992. He is Behan Communications’ chief creative officer, leading our creative staff in the design of print and digital advertising, logos, marketing brochures, corporate image campaigns, catalogs, calendars, annual reports, research documents, presentational materials and Web sites. Troy’s work has earned design awards in a number of national competitions, and is credited by clients for contributing to the success of many marketing and community awareness programs. Troy is a former newspaper designer and editor at The Post-Star in Glens Falls. He is president of the board of directors for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation — Greater Adirondack Branch. He is sits on the Board of Directors for The Colon Club, a not-for-profit group dedicated to educating people about the dangers of colorectal cancer, and is a volunteer with the Kids with Food Allergies online support group.
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Joan F. Gerhardt
 Vice President — joan.gerhardt@behancom.com
Joan Gerhardt supervises the public affairs division of Behan Communications. She counsels manufacturing and corporate clients dealing with state and local environmental reviews of siting projects, facility expansions, and environmental remediation projects. She works closely with client management and legal and technical teams to promote project benefits and garner broad support. She has developed multi-faceted community awareness and grassroots education programs, and has represented client goals and project details to media, stakeholders, government agencies and elected officials. Prior to joining Behan Communications in 1996, she assisted New York State legislators in developing legislative and political agendas, constituent service and community awareness programs, and media relations. She holds a master’s degree in newspaper journalism from New York University and a bachelor’s degree in political science and religious studies from the University of Rochester. Joan has completed executive development programs at the Harvard Business School and Public Relations Society of America, is a member of Soroptimist International of Saratoga County, PRSA and her local Parent Teacher Student Organization, and teaches pre-K education at Shaara Tfille Congregation in Saratoga Springs. Back to top.
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