Mr. Tiberend actively participates in programs sponsored by the Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) and has developed speaker panels for the annual BIO CEO & Investor Conference in NYC.  For many years he has reviewed applications and judged companies requesting presentation slots at the BIO Business Forum during the annual BIO International Convention.

Having developed strong relationships during his career with investment bankers, venture capitalist and journalists, Mr. Tiberend has counseled more than 50 companies in the areas of biotechnology, specialty pharmaceutical, generic pharmaceutical, medical device, diagnostics, healthcare services and financial services.  He has a strong understanding of the stories reporters are seeking and works with clients to develop appropriate key messages to best convey the message that will resonate with multiple audiences including investors and potential partners.

Mr. Tiberend is a 1984 graduate of the University of Illinois at Urbana- Champaign.

Gregory Q.Tiberend (President & CEO) has more than 25 years experience counseling senior management and has developed and executed strategic corporate communications programs for both publicly traded and private companies.  Mr. Tiberend co-founded Richard Lewis Communications, Inc. in 1989 and spent 10 years building the business and rejoined the firm in June 2005.  In May 2008, Mr. Tiberend became president & CEO.

Prior to re-joining the firm, Mr. Tiberend spent three years leading the healthcare practice as Executive Vice President at The Ruth Group where he built significant revenue for the life sciences group and counseled senior management on investor communications programs.

From 1999 to 2002, Mr. Tiberend was a Vice President at Morgen-Walke Associates, Inc. (now Financial Dynamics) where he led multiple practice areas - healthcare and business services.  Early in his career, Mr. Tiberend was Communications Manager for American Cyanamid’s International Agricultural Division where he worked on a global basis with country managers in developing and building communications programs for animal health biologics and crop protection chemicals.