George Applegate has worked during the past two decades in entertainment sales, marketing and strategic business development. Until 2002, he held increasingly responsible corporate management positions for companies including Pioneer Electronics, HBO and Vivendi/Universal – Studio Canal. In 2003, he formed his own consulting company, The Moving Target Group, and has worked with clients including Maritz Interactions, Hombre TV and IBS TV. He is also an experienced freelance writer.

George appreciates the opportunity to work with Silent Partners as he deeply values our clients’ positive impact on so many deserving people. George is also an avid collector of antiquarian books.

George holds a Bachelors of Fine Arts (BFA) degree from the College-Conservatory of Music, University of Cincinnati.

Robert Bracken retired from Air France in 2006 after a 25-year career culminating in his responsibility for the oversight of marketing activities of the USA sales offices. While working at Air France he developed his skills in sales, marketing and management and decided to become an independent consultant in 2007. His clients include Interlochen Center for the Arts, where Robert attended boarding school, HBO, RAND Corporation and Happy Swimmers.

Robert’s involvement in many non-profit groups fits well with the mission of Silent Partners. Additionally Robert is a chorister and flutist, performing with local choirs throughout the year. He is also fluent in French and has traveled extensively around the world.

Robert holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Public Relations with minors in French and Business Management from Boston University.

Ashley Rist is a Southern California native that has been working with non-profit events for Pomona Valley Hospital for the past nine years. She has been with Silent Partners since 2011 and enjoys working with organizations that positively impact the community. She has a Master's degree in Elementary Education and spends most of her days with primary school children. In her spare time, she enjoys driving her Jeep, reading, and traveling.

Courtney Scott earned her Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations with minors in Accounting and Nonprofit Management from Pepperdine University in 2007. She loves to travel, but as a Southern California native, spends most of her spare time with her great family and friends.

Katie Larkin has a Bachelors degree in Psychology and Studio Art from Santa Clara University. Following her culinary passion she attended pastry school in San Francisco after college. She now works as a Pastry Chef and Cake Designer in Woodland Hills. She has been an Event Assistant at Silent Partners since 2012. When she isn't making cakes or assisting at events she enjoys cooking, being outdoors, and spending time with friends and family.

Christine Cahill has worked for the past 12 years in the event planning industry overseeing large scale events for companies including the NHL, Avon Walk for Breast Cancer, and UCLA. She started her career recruiting and managing volunteers for national non-profit organizations and she loves to donate her own time as well to local charities such as the Motion Picture Television Fund. A graduate of Cal State Northridge, she is an L.A. native and enjoys spending time traveling and with her family.

Brooke Ferguson has a Bachelors degree in Psychology and Studio Art from Santa Clara University. Following her culinary passion she attended pastry school in San Francisco after college. She now works as a Pastry Chef and Cake Designer in Woodland Hills. She has been an Event Assistant at Silent Partners since 2012. When she isn't making cakes or assisting at events she enjoys cooking, being outdoors, and spending time with friends and family.






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