Marketing & Communications Committee

Gery L. Deer
Creative Director | Journalist | Communications Strategist
GLD Enterprises Communications, Ltd.

Gery L. Deer is an award-winning journalist, communications strategist, media producer, and business owner with nearly four decades of experience in professional storytelling, public relations, and creative communications.

As founder and creative director of GLD Enterprises Communications, Ltd., established in 1998, Gery leads a multidisciplinary team providing strategic messaging, public relations, media production, and business visibility services. His work helps businesses, organizations, and individuals communicate their value, strengthen professional relationships, and connect with the audiences that matter most.

An experienced writer, editor, producer, and instructor, Gery brings a journalist’s perspective to business communications, emphasizing authenticity, clarity, and consistency across every medium. His work spans print and digital journalism, documentary and promotional video, corporate communications, and professional development.

Gery is also the author of the long-running Deer In Headlines newspaper column and serves as publisher of The Jamestown Comet, an independent community news publication. Active in regional business networking, education, and community initiatives, he is a dedicated advocate for relationship-driven business development.

Through his professional and community work, Gery remains committed to a simple principle: effective communication begins with understanding people and knowing how to tell their stories.

Bill Magnuson
President and Founder of NexusBlue

Bill Magnuson, the driving force behind NexusBlue, brings over 35 years of experience in rescuing, fixing, and reimagining business technology. As a leader in technology consulting, Bill specializes in transforming failing systems into high-performing assets that drive long-term growth. With NexusBlue, he has helped countless organizations recover from stalled technology initiatives, fix operational inefficiencies, and securely reimagine their digital infrastructure.

Under Bill’s leadership, NexusBlue provides tailored solutions that span cutting-edge AI assessments, development of autonomous workplaces, and fractional CIO services that offer expert leadership without the overhead of full-time executives. Bill’s hands-on approach ensures that every project is aligned with the client's strategic business objectives, delivering data-driven, business-focused results.

With expertise across AI strategies, automation, data management, and IT security, Bill and his team empower businesses to future-proof their operations. NexusBlue’s proven track record includes a 97% success rate in recovering failed projects, a 43% improvement in customer experience for clients, and an average 26% increase in operational efficiency. Whether it’s recovering delayed projects, optimizing processes, or enhancing strategic leadership, Bill’s expertise ensures that every client achieves measurable, lasting success.