Jennings & Associates

About Us

Founded in 1990, J&A Communications combines its team's collective 75 years of experience with fresh, innovative ideas. Our talented staff brings an array of skills and backgrounds that assist both established and emerging technology companies in building effective communications strategies.

At J&A, each associate brings a different perspective to every situation. As such, we structure ourselves differently than most agencies. Our approach is to give each client service and care from every member of the J&A team. We have detailed knowledge of each client's products and services as well as their competition. This unique approach is a testament to why our clients' communications programs consistently deliver exceptional results year after year.

The Team
Our staff comprises smart, technology-savvy professionals with a flair for exceptional communications. Led by PJ Jennings and Susan Connell, our associates blend their expertise in technology, publicity, marketing and business disciplines to develop the highest-caliber marketing communications - from strategy to concept to implementation.

PJ Jennings
President and CEO

As president and CEO, PJ Jennings manages all accounts, providing strategic public relations counsel from development to implementation. With over 20 years of experience, PJ has a proven track record in public relations and marketing, helping companies increase awareness, sales, market share and profit.

PJ has counseled prominent organizations such as ABB, Astec Power, APC, Honeywell, TOPAZ and the University of California at San Diego among many others.

Susan Connell
Director of Technical Communications

Susan Connell, director of technical communications, has more than 20 years experience in communicating technical information for companies ranging from start-ups to the Fortune 100 - both in-house and on the agency side. Particularly knowledgeable about power and energy-related technologies, networking, telecommunications and digital media, Susan has won numerous awards for client products as well as her own writing and teaches graduate Multimedia Development classes at San Diego State University.

Susan holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications from the University of California at San Diego, a Master's Degree in Education emphasizing Instructional Technology and Multimedia form San Diego State University and a Certificate of Technical Communications from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Priya Dua
Account Executive

As Media Specialist, Priya Dua is responsible for media relations, strategizing publicity programs and providing media relations counsel. Bringing many years of combined PR and marketing experience, Priya has held a variety of positions in a range of industries, including technology, lifestyle, and healthcare.

Priya holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from the University of Colorado, Boulder.

David McIntosh
Technical Consultant and IT Manager

As a technical consultant, Dave McIntosh brings to J&A insight into the inner workings of various technologies. A 20 year veteran with more than 15 years in information technology, Dave's expertise in networking, power and telecommunications provides real world answers to complex technology issues.