The FrontLine Team
Established in 1987, FrontLine has broad experience in a range of infrastructure related disciplines including marketing, public information, public relations, community outreach, mass and social media, and conflict resolution. FrontLine is a growing business that recognizes the importance of highly-trained team members who are committed to personal service and direct involvement with our clients.
FrontLine has built a team of qualified and experienced professionals who can provide services that encompass the entire discipline of public involvement:
- Conflict resolution
- Crisis planning and communication
- Emergency and law enforcement coordination
- Governmental (legislature) affairs
- Market research
- One-on-one problem solving
- Public participation
- Scoping
- Social and mass media communications
- Web and graphic design
- Local and community outreach
- Paid and earned media
- Press relations (news releases, media briefings, news conferences)
Our service model is designed around three productive themes:
- Maximum flexibility
- Quick response
- Immediate results
FrontLine’s range of talents permits us to assign the right person to the right task every time!
Dave’s entire career has been in communications, and he is recognized for major contributions on every project he has undertaken. He is result driven with every project the company works on, and is personally involved at all levels. Dave works together with project teams to ensure successful project delivery and outcomes. Dave is always available to attend all meetings, including state and local government and public meetings, as well as provide his strategic and tactical input throughout each project.
Dave has more than 30 years of PI experience on more than 60 UDOT projects. He has developed complex PI approaches that are now used routinely by departments of transportation and design, engineering companies, and construction firms. These include Community Coordination Teams (CCTs), interactive project diagrams, and large-scale graphics to increase project buy-in from the public. Dave employs one-on-one involvement with key stakeholders to find satisfying issue resolutions between owners and stakeholders, and to build public trust.
Marty has earned a reputation for managing first-class public involvement and public engagement programs. Marty understands the technical demands of transit and infrastructure projects, as well as the need to share information with stakeholders. He tailors clients’ public involvement programs to fit the specific needs of each project, large or small. More than just another project component, public involvement is something Marty regards as necessary for engaging the citizens of communities that are affected by changes in their environment. By utilizing proactive strategies and the effective use of communication materials, Marty helps cultivate partnerships with partner agencies, businesses, community advisory councils and other stakeholders to advance each project through development, design and construction processes.
Marty’s strengths include:
- Public awareness and education campaigns
- Print, broadcast, and electronic media coordination
- Public meeting/hearing facilitation and displays
- Special event coordination
- Graphics and collateral design
- Facilitation, conflict resolution and consensus building
- Research/stakeholder identification
- Multi-media presentations
- Video writing, direction and editing
- Website design, hosting, and maintenance
- Social media
Rylie Runyan is a public engagement specialist with expertise in planning and transportation projects. She has experience in outreach and stakeholder engagement through various channels, and is recognized for her ability to connect with diverse audiences effectively.
Rylie strongly believes in the value of community and stakeholder input within the project-planning process, understanding that inclusive perspectives lead to better project outcomes. She utilizes a range of channels to gather meaningful feedback, ensuring community priorities are both identified and addressed. In addition to her engagement skills, Rylie excels at problem-solving and delivering clear messaging, which enables her to bridge the communication gap between technical experts and non-specialized audiences.
