Michael London
Email: mlondon@herbstfortrumbull.org
Current Employment:
Founded Michael J. London & Associates in 1990, a public relations and marketing communications agency. MJL&A provides complete public relations strategy development and implementation, serving both Fortune 500 companies and a wide range of small firms. MJL&A delivers industry-specific services capitalizing on the newest aspects of print, broadcast and Internet story placement and advertising. As former newsmen and women, when we call, editors listen. Our clients gain local, national and international exposure.
Past Employment:
Lone Star Industries, Inc. – Director of Corporate Relations (1985-1990)
Northeast Utilities – Senior News Representative, News Representative (1982-1985)
The Hartford Courant – Bureau Chief, Assistant Business Editor, Assistant Bureau Chief, Reporter (1975-1982)
University of Connecticut, Part-time Teacher (1981-1982)
Professional Memberships:
Society of Professional Journalists, Connecticut Committee
Professional Accolades:
Connecticut Art Directors Club Award – 2001
Certificate of Special Merit – 58th Annual AGC Graphic Arts Awards – 2000
Bronze Quill, IABC, Video Production for ESSROC Corp. – 1993
Matrix Award, Public Relations/Annual Report – 1987
Finalist, Annual Report Conference, “Lone Star Industries Annual Report,” – 1987
Award of Merit, IABC, “One Person Efforts,” Creation of Employee Magazine – 1986
Award of Merit, IABC, “The Rate Case,” for Northeast Utilities – 1982
First Place, General Reporting, Society of Professional Journalists, Conn. Chapter – 1979
Honorable Mention, Spot News, Society of Professional Journalists, Conn. Chapter – 1979
Honorable Mention, Spot News, Society of Professional Journalists, Conn. Chapter – 1977
Who’s Who in the East, Marquis Who’s Who, beginning 1989-90 edition
Education:
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, The Hartford Graduate Center – M.S.
Northwestern University, Evening Division, “Magazine Article Writing”
University of Connecticut – B.A. Communications – Dean’s List
Community Involvement:
Connecticut Council on Freedom of Information – Member
Greater New Haven’s Taste of the Nation – Former Public Relations Chairman
University of Connecticut – “Take 2″ – Former Subcommittee, Former Chairman
United Way of Greater Hartford – Chairman
Political Involvement:
Trumbull Town Council District 6 Representative (2007–present)
Trumbull Town Council subcommittee – Co-chair
Trumbull Board of Finance – Alternate member
Town of Trumbull Charter Revision Commission (2004-2006)
Trumbull Republican Town Committee – Member
Personal Accolades:
Consumers for Dental Choice – Commendation
Personal Information:
Married to Allison Spitzer. One son, Jordan Spitzer-London.