John Crawford 
Director of Public Relations
John is a founding partner of Halogen Communications having previously been Planner for Yellow M Advertising and having worked on client accounts such as Strathclyde Passenger Transport, The Herald, The Conservative Party, Burn Stewart, The Scottish Conservative Party, Kier Homes, Lend Lease, Eaga Partnership and The Scottish Executive.
Before this John was Chief of Staff for the Scottish Conservatives working on campaign strategy and interaction with the media. During this time he forged excellent links with the media and developed a great deal of experience in event planning and management and dealing with VIP visitors. He also set up the Party’s Parliamentary Research Unit in the new Scottish Parliament which is still running today.
John’s first ‘career’ was as a civil servant at the Scottish Office in Edinburgh and London. During his 8 years he developed an excellent understanding of civil service protocol and the workings of government at Westminster.
John is now based in Washington, D.C. running Halogen’s new operation on Pennsylvania Avenue.