Barry Grossman, APR

Principal, Lisa Bachman PR Group

“I had the pleasure of working with Mike when we both volunteered on the Marketing Committee for the Colorado Springs Quality of Life Report. Mike was a significant contributor to the committee's successful launch of the QLI Report to the news media and the local community. He's strategic, thoughtful, and a team player. I look forward to again working with Mike.” November 16, 2009

Erika Steuterman

Chancellor, National Security Space Institute

“I can wholeheartedly endorse Mike's abilities in the area of media training. While serving as the Chancellor, National Security Space Institute, HQ Air Force Space Command, Mike and his team provided me with extensive media training -- something all senior leaders need regardless of the number of years of experience. The training, followed by extensive role playing, provided an excellent and pleasant learning environment." September 11, 2009

Maria L. Carl

Director of Public Affairs, Air Force Pacific Command

“Mike is an exceptional communications professional. His experience spans the gamut of the communications spectrum and his demonstrated ability to led teams and manage people is equally impressive. I have worked with Mike over the past 10 years in various capacities and wholly recommend him for PR, PA and/or strategic communication positions.” April 17, 2009

James Graybeal

Director of Public Affairs, U.S. Central Command and NORAD/U.S. Northern Command

“Mike was the American Forces Network-Europe liaison to US European Command. He ensured that the priorities of the Commander, US European Command, were represented on-the-air in command information (employee communication) and news reporting that ensured the safety and security of hundreds of thousands of Americans living in Europe. He provided vital support to planning leading up to the invasion of Iraq in 2003, integrating broadcast capabilities into the effort. We considered him an important part of our team.” May 4, 2009

Ed Worley

Director of Public Affairs, U.S. Air Force Materiel Command

“Mike Pierson is a fully capable public affairs professional. I worked with him on several national-level issues while assigned to the Pentagon, His work always exceeded the customer's needs. He would be a great "get" for any communications firm!” April 29, 2009

Marty Hauser

Colonel, USAF (ret), The Space Foundation

“I worked with Mike for several years in the Air Force. He is an outstanding strategic thinker and leader. I relied on his sage counsel and judgment on several occasions and he was consistently spot on. I highly recommend him to work with. He has great integrity and initiative. It would be a pleasure to work with him in the future” April 25, 2009

Carl Unholz

Chief of Staff, Warner Robins Air Logistics Center

“Michael was the PA at WR-ALC previously. He was always a standout performer and committed to the ALC mission and leadership. He volunteered to deploy and received high accolades for his work overseas as well. You never had to ask him twice for anything...he's the best we've had in that position in the seven years I've been here!” April 26, 2009