The Hawthorn Group

The Hawthorn Group is an international public affairs firm that applies a grassroots, campaign oriented approach to corporate public relations.

Clients
The Hawthorn Group's clients include the American Coalition for Clean Coal Electricity (ACCCE). "During the campaign a subcontracted PR firm, Bonner and Associates, forged letters from minority groups and sent them to Representative Tom Perriello (D-VA), asking him to oppose climate legislation. ACCCE members include American Electric Power, Caterpillar, GE and Union Pacific Railroad."

Controversies
For the ACCCE effort, in 2009 the Hawthorn Group's subcontractor Bonner and Associates sent forged emails aimed at influencing U.S. climate legislation.

Partners

 * John Ashford
 * John McGrath
 * Suzanne Hammelman
 * James Brandow

Associates

 * Scott Barker
 * Robert Bonitati
 * David Buckley
 * Jack Buechner
 * Janice Chase
 * Michael Coe
 * Drew Hawkins
 * Jerri Ann Henry
 * Jan Hodgson
 * Rex Kelly
 * James Kiss
 * Jason Owens
 * Charles Petrosky
 * Dennis J. Signorovitch
 * Peter Stickles
 * Harvey Valentine
 * Christina J. Worden

Former

 * Meghan Holland
 * Jonathan Straw
 * Roland Sydnor
 * Carol Thobae
 * Derek Walker

Related Sourcewatch articles

 * Astroturf (contains an account of the 2009 "forged emails" episode
 * American Coalition for Clean Coal Electricity (contains an account of The Hawthorn Group's 2008-era work for ACCCE)
 * Bonner and Associates
 * Jack W. Buechner
 * Guy L. Smith

Contact info
Suite 100 625 Slaters Lane Alexandria, Virginia 22314 Tel: 703.299.4499 Fax: 703.299.4488 http://www.hawthorngroup.com