Our Team

EARL V. WELLS III

President

Earl V. Wells III

President

Earl opened e3communications, a full-service public relations and public affairs agency, in January 2001. He provides public relations counsel to clients, particularly on media relations, and crisis and issues management matters. From serving as spokesperson for clients on crisis and related matters to conducting media training with c-suite executives, Earl has been able to provide these services as a result of working in public relations and communications fields for more than 25 years.

Education: SUNY Oswego, B.A. in History and Political Science

Community Involvement: Chair, Amherst Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors; Past Chair, Aspire Foundation of WNY Board of Directors; Niagara USA Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors; Head coach in Town of Clarence Basketball League; Leadership Buffalo Class of 2000; Buffalo Business First 40 Under 40

Earl can be reached at ewells@e3communications.com.

BRIAN A. GOULD

Senior Vice President

Brian A. Gould

Senior Vice President

Brian manages several agency clients that demand skillful navigating of the public policy process. Throughout his career, Brian has successfully developed and implemented strategic public relations and public affairs programs involving issues/crisis management, government relations, coalition building, grassroots organizing, and media relations on behalf of a diverse clientele.

Education: Buffalo State College, M.S. in Public Relations Management; University at Buffalo, B.A. in Political Science

Community Involvement: Trocaire College Board of Trustees; Allentown Association Board of Directors; serves on the City of Buffalo Citizens Commission on Reapportionment; volunteers with Canisius High School Alumni Association

Brian can be reached at bgould@e3communications.com.

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Laura E. Jacobs

Vice President

With 15 years of public relations experience, Laura provides clients with media relations, publicity and social media services, including substantial work with local, regional and national media outlets as well as account management.

Education: SUNY Geneseo, B.A. in Communication

Community Involvement: Taste of Buffalo Board of Directors, 2015 event chair; Niagara USA Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors; Public Relations Society of America – Buffalo Niagara Chapter; Leadership Niagara Class of 2011; Buffalo Business First 40 Under 40

Laura can be reached at ljacobs@e3communications.com.

LAURA E. JACOBS

Vice President

Brendan Hoare

Public Relations and Social Media Manager

With experience in media relations, community outreach, events management, political consulting and social media development, Brendan provides agency clients with strategic planning and program implementation as well as innovative social media strategies tailored for each organization’s needs. Brendan has worked with local organizations such as Canalside and WIVB News 4, and also spent time with New York State Senator Tim Kennedy’s office.

Education: SUNY Fredonia B.A. in Communications – Public Relations

Community Involvement: Erie County SPCA, Justice for Migrant Families, Habitat for Humanity Buffalo, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation of Buffalo Rising Star, Amherst Chamber of Commerce Emerging Business Leader,

Brendan can be reached at bhoare@e3communications.com.

BRENDAN HOARE

Public Relations and Social Media Manager

PHILLIP WELLS

Client Services Coordinator

Philip Wells

Client Services Coordinator

Philip brings experience in event marketing, journalism, social media content, and data analysis/visualization. He will provide agency clients with social media strategy, analysis and content creation and media relations and government affairs services.

Prior to joining e3communications, Philip was a Data Analyst at IPRO a nonprofit healthcare organization that works with government agencies, providers and patients.

Education: Baldwin Wallace University – B.A. in Management and Statistics, Baldwin Wallace University – M.B.A

Community Involvement: SABAH Junior Board; GLOW With Your Hands Marketing Committee; assistant Varsity Baseball Coach at St. Joseph’s Collegiate Institute; Amherst Chamber of Commerce Emerging Business Leaders Development Program

Phillip can be reached at pwells@e3communications.com