Gretchen Houser, Owner/Principal, has over 24 years of experience in both corporate and agency public relations and media. Since its inception in 1994, Houser PR has worked with a diverse group of clients and industries across the United States. Houser PR clients enjoy the benefit of the firm's extensive experience in media relations and a proven track record as well as agile, strategic, personal service.

Gretchen is an active participant in her beloved hometown community, serving on a variety of boards, among them the Long Beach Police Foundation and the Historic Rancho Los Cerritos' Marketing Communications Committee. Gretchen has also served as a board member of the Long Beach Chamber Women's Business Council, Executive Director for the Seal Beach Chamber of Commerce and a Public Affairs spokesperson for the American Red Cross. Gretchen received her Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Loyola Marymount University and holds a Public Relations Professional certification from UCLA.

Annette O'Neil, Production Supervisor, is a graduate with honors from the School of Cinema at the University of Southern California. After serving as the staff Production Manager at Refused TV, a boutique short-form production company in Los Angeles, Annette launched a lively freelance production career. As well as her work coordinating production for ASIFA-Hollywood's Annie Awards, Annette's credits to date include commercial spots for such clients as Toyota, Dell, Dirt Devil, Eggo, Denny's, Kraft, Gillette, Best Buy, Budweiser, Washington Mutual, Syfy (SciFi), and The Travel Channel. She's also worked on music videos for such artists as Depeche Mode, The Killers, Keith Urban, Michael Buble, Good Charlotte, Britney Spears, Marilyn Manson and the Jonas Brothers.

Olivia Hernandez, Graphic Designer, has over 14 years of experience in print and web design since graduating Magna Cum Laude from Radford University, and with honors from The Art Institute of Pittsburgh. A wide range of high-profile companies have looked to Olivia to create marketing materials for their campaigns. Among them Adidas Golf, TaylorMade Golf, Schutt Football, ASIFA-Hollywood's Annie Awards, Davis Medical, Coldwell Banker, Faux Masters Studios, Grand Jewelers, LPL Financial, the Magic Castle and ShineWhite. Olivia's portfolio is extensive, including marketing collateral from full-line catalogs and brochures to print ads, in-store signage and multi-media web development. Olivia is an active board member for the San Diego chapter of the Executive Women's Golf Association, where she proudly serves as Communications Chair.