Lori Puccinelli Stern, a fifth generation San Franciscan, started her career in San Francisco immediately after college, where she took the job as the Jr. Marketing Director for special events at the San Francisco Gift Center Pavilion. She spent three years producing, managing, and publicizing industry parties and corporate VIP events – and grew the business by 130%. Lori then accepted the job of PR Manager for Planet Hollywood San Francisco. Within five years, and after two promotions, she was named the National Director of Public Relations for Planet Hollywood Corporate with over 30 markets reporting directly to her.
At Planet Hollywood, she led the efforts in generating strategic press exposure while garnering media awareness and positioning surrounding the global brand. Additionally, she spearheaded hundreds of press related parties, celebrity and notable affiliated events, world-wide promotions, and appearances. Several years later she joined the PR division at the celebrity endorsed and proprietary product affiliated internet company, One World Live. She traveled extensively for the company while heading all PR and branding efforts. Additionally, she executed celebrity/press/influencer web affiliated events and promotions nationwide for two years.
Shortly thereafter, Lori started her own Public Relations company, LAP Communications, where she served as CEO and Founder. She and her team represented entertainment, business, consumer, lifestyle, luxury, and sport related clients. When the opportunity was presented to join Glodow Nead Communications, Lori merged her company and accepted a Senior Executive position with John Glodow and Jeff Nead – where she is currently a Vice President and will celebrate her 12 year anniversary in February of 2018. Lori is married to technology executive and Honorable San Francisco Airport Commissioner, Peter Stern. They have two young children and reside in San Francisco, California.