Our Team

Jonathan Bloom, Chief Executive and Chief Strategy Officer

Jon has built M|P into one of the country's best-regarded boutique agencies for technology and consumer clients.  He develops and directs over-arching strategy for all Agency clients.  He uses his news reporting background to create new ways for companies and their C-level executives to tell their stories and connect with their target audiences.

Need To Know:
  • Co-founded McGrath|Power in Silicon Valley in 1983
  • Successfully developed and directed major national/international programs in consumer electronics, athletic footwear, travel, pharmaceutical, food, professional services and most notably technology, where his expertise is widely recognized
  • Architected successful communications programs for diverse Clients with diverse business objectives ranging from TiVo to Reebok to EarthLink to RSA Security to Burgerville to Vodafone.
  • Credited by Clients for increasing sales, teeing up acquisitions, shuttering competition and creating new market segments
  • Has an affinity for start-ups, having worked with many over the years and taken a few from birth through IPOs.
  • Worked previously as a reporter for the San Jose Mercury News and the Associated Press.
  • Served on multiple boards including the Worldcom Public Relations Group (chair of Americas Region, author of Worldcom's strategic plan, co-founded the Technology Practice Group) the Public Relations Society of America's Counselor Academy, San Jose Convention and Visitor's Bureau and the San Jose State Spartan Foundation and Alumni Association.

Who Knew?

Hometown: San Francisco, Calif.
Never Thought I Would Be: Helping usher in profound shifts in communications & technology
Really?: Well versed in rap music, California wines and German performance cars
Inspiration: My parents, my wife and my three sons
Theme Song: "99 Problems" by Jay-Z

Kathryn Walker, Senior Vice President Client Service

Kate leads overall client service and the Agency's East Coast operations.  She has a passion for great stories and has spent her career telling these stories to audiences ranging from general consumers to technical developers.

Need To Know:

  • Created global programs for publically held Internet Security Systems (now IBM) and Borland Software Corporation
  • Developed and provided hands-on daily management of diverse client programs ranging from geolocation and online video tools to mobile advertising platforms and identity assurance solutions
  • Credited for designing programs that streamline internal communications processes and achieve measurable results

Who Knew?

Hometown: West Greenwich, RI
Never Thought I Would Be: Paid to speak my mind
Really?: I'm an avid baker, have done formal study on medieval literature and have a mean rock collection.
Inspiration: Grandma gave me the tendency to wear pearls every day.  The workaholic bits are from Dad.
Theme Song: "Start Me Up" by The Rolling Stones

Roger Fortier, Director

Roger is responsible for building and implementing strategic, results-driven communications programs.  Drawing upon both in-house and PR agency experience, Roger works with clients to develop communications programs that balance fundamental PR strategies and tactics with creative approaches to produce a high volume of meaningful results that support global business objectives. Roger met McGrath|Power's CEO one fateful day at San Jose Municipal Golf Course, spent the first 10 years of his career at the firm, and left in 2006 to expand his horizons in the corporate world at Juniper Networks. Four years later he returned to the agency in his current role.

Need to know:

  • Helped lead the global public launch of Juniper Networks' Ethernet Platforms Business Group and EX-series Ethernet switching product line.
  • Has worked with a wealth of public and private companies including Critical Path, EarthLink, Fortinet, Internet Security Systems, Juniper Networks, RSA Security and Wyse Technology.
  • Loves mentoring staff and watching them reach their full potential.

Who Knew?

Hometown : San Jose, Calif.
Never Thought I Would Be : Able to say I knew the name of the company before it was called TiVo
Really? :  Danced in West Side Story in High School, wrote my first short story in 2nd grade
Inspiration :  Vietnam Vets
Theme Song : "Groove Is In The Heart" by DeeLite