BECK ELLMAN HEALD'S
ASSERTIVE PRINCIPALS

Dennis Ellman

Dennis, an agency founder and principal, has assertively exposed a wide variety of businesses in his 30 years in marketing. Before founding the Beck-Ellman Agency (1986), he worked in corporate communications for high tech companies in Los Angeles and San Diego. He spent 14 years as a professor of English and creative writing with the University of California, Irvine, Santa Monica College, Loyola Marymount University, Pepperdine University and San Diego State University. An accomplished marketing strategist, writer and wordsmith, Dennis works directly with clients in designing, initiating, implementing and sustaining marketing campaigns that include all elements of research, public relations and advertising. He has a Bachelor of Arts degree in history from San Diego State University and a Masters of Fine Arts in English from the University of California, Irvine.

Vincent R. Heald

Vince, agency principal, has more than 20 years of public relations and marketing experience in getting clients high level, targeted exposure that generates results. He has earned excellent rapport and respect among media throughout the nation and is considered a partner in story development and execution. His career has included extensive work with local, regional and national media, both print and electronic, as well as trade media in many industries. Vince works directly and personally with agency clients in developing and implementing media campaigns, marketing materials and crisis communications. Prior to joining Beck Ellman Heald, Vince worked as director of public relations for a national computer software exhibition company, promoting large scale conventions around the nation, as well as serving as assistant editor of a national trade magazine. Vince earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism, with emphasis in Public relations, and a minor in English from San Diego State University.

Beverly Beck Ellman

Beverly, the agency's co-founder and principal, has more than 25 years of experience maximizing clients' exposure nationally and internationally. She's recognized as one of the nation's leading public relations professionals, renowned for her excellent rapport with the media both nationally and internationally. Beverly works directly with clients in designing and implementing effective public relations campaigns. And she's a master media buyer and advertising coordinator. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in communications from California State University, Northridge.