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hough Hermocillo – Azevedo associations and coalitions; cities and
Strategic Communications, LLC counties; fire districts; hospital systems;
(HASC) was founded in 2016, hospitality industry; insurance interests;
partners Jose Hermocillo and Jerry Azevedo state agencies; universities and colleges;
have decades of experience, making this utilities; and water agencies. “We’re brought
boutique public affairs firm the choice of in to solve problems,” says Hermocillo.
private- and public-sector clients in the “Clients choose us because of our
Sacramento region and throughout California. relationships, our problem-solving skills, and
HASC specializes in issue management
the depth and breadth of our experience.”
and crisis and policy communications. HASC partners have more than 60 years of
Hermocillo and Azevedo worked together experience on a wide range of statewide
at a global communications agency for and local issues subject to legislative
15 years before establishing HASC. They or regulatory action or voter approval.
combine their talents to help clients The firm’s six associates include Chuck
influence public policy outcomes and Dalldorf, Tupper Hull, Michael Perri,
manage reputational threats such as Christina Ragsdale, John Shirey, and Bob
litigation, labor disputes, workplace Waste. Each person has more than 25 years
controversies, and government or media of experience that supports clients’ needs.
investigations and reports. “We offer our clients only senior-level
“An organization’s reputation is its most
critical asset, not only for companies but
also public institutions,” says Azevedo. “We
help clients protect that reputational asset
by maintaining trust and credibility with
their stakeholders.”
HASC clients represent a wide array of
industry sectors, including agriculture;
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“Clients choose
us because of our
relationships, our
problem-solving
skills, and
the depth and
breadth of our
experience.”
— Jose Hermocillo
Partner
practitioners that include former political
campaign consultants, professional
communicators and executives from
large organizations, and that is what
differentiates us from our competitors,”
notes Azevedo.
“We love our work with its diverse range
of issues. Every day is different and
interesting,” concludes Hermocillo.
HERMOCILLO AZEVEDO
STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS
LLC
Jose Hermocillo
Jerry Azevedo
2100 21st Street
Sacramento, CA 95818
916.27 7.9055
www.hastrat.com