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Bill Salvin

Senior Advisor

Bill has 30+ years of experience in communications training, corporate public relations, crisis response, journalism and military public affairs. A highly sought-after crisis communications consultant, Bill has conducted hundreds of programs worldwide for companies in the aviation, aerospace, energy, defense, high tech, education and healthcare industries.

Noted Crises

  • Poplar Pipeline oil spill in Yellowstone River, 2015

  • Japan earthquake/tsunami, 2011 (U.S. Navy public affairs)

  • BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, 2010

  • North Slope oil spill, 2006

  • BP Texas City Refinery explosion, 2005

  • Space Shuttle Columbia tragedy, 2003

 Career Highlights

  • Founder and President of Signal Bridge Communications

  • Emergency Response and Training Coordinator at BP/Amoco

  • Public Affairs Manager at Physicians Plus Medical Group

  • Nine years as a journalist with experience in radio, print and television

U.S. Navy

  • Recently deployed to Afghanistan for a year; served as Director of Public Affairs and Spokesman for U.S. Forces – Afghanistan and NATO’s Resolute Support Mission

  • Total of 32 years in the Navy Reserve; currently a Captain serving as Chief of Staff to the Navy’s Vice Chief of Information