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Dezenhall Resources Adds Starbucks’ Sam Jefferies as Senior Vice President, Leveraging Deep Corporate Crisis Expertise Dezenhall Resources February 9, 2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Washington, D.C. — February 9, 2026 — Dezenhall Resources, a leading crisis management andstrategic communications firm, announced the the hiring of Sam Jefferies, who rejoins the firm…
Dez Reads. Spouse, or Co-Founder? Dezenhall Resources January 30, 2026

I’m not sure my wife knew what she was getting into. When I made the move directly from a filthy group house into her pristine condo upon our engagement, it…
Dez Reads. Alright, Alright, Alright. Dezenhall Resources January 16, 2026

Happy New Year from Team Dez! We’re moving Dez Reads to every other Friday in 2026. I look forward to continuing to curate, read, and learn from what the team…
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Dezenhall Resources Announces Team Member Promotions Dezenhall Resources January 5, 2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Washington, D.C. — January 5, 2025 — Dezenhall Resources, a leading crisis management andstrategic communications firm, announced the promotion of Mark Emerson to VicePresident, Kaci Donegan to…
Dez Reads. No One Fs With the AI Jesus. Dezenhall Resources December 19, 2025

Our last edition of 2025 features an AI Jesus bot alongside thieving and drug-dealing Santas. Ain’t that America? We will pick things up in January with our latest readings and…
Dez Reads. Holiday Party Szn. Dezenhall Resources December 12, 2025

Last night, the entire Dez team gathered in Washington, DC for our annual holiday dinner. We reflected on our year, celebrated the dozen new faces in the room, and awarded…
Dez Reads. Holiday Mischief. Dezenhall Resources December 5, 2025

Winter may be settling in, but the news cycle hasn’t cooled off. Mark here. The temperatures have dropped fast over the last couple of weeks, and suddenly it feels like…
Dez Reads. With Gratitude. Dezenhall Resources November 21, 2025

I’m thankful that clients are starting to cancel calls in the lead-up to Thanksgiving. I wasn’t sure if this informal tradition would continue this year. The holidays are always busy,…
Dez Reads. In Penny Memory. Dezenhall Resources November 14, 2025

This week’s issue moves from nostalgia to absurdity faster than a robot face-planting onstage. Mark here, sorting through a week of news that ranges from uncanny to unbelievable. So, business…
Dez Reads. Love, Larceny, and Lions. Dezenhall Resources November 7, 2025

This week’s issue covers everything from stolen hearts to stolen cream. Mark here, back at the helm, as the news cycle serves up another week of chaos, curiosity, and stories…
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