# Peter V. Stanton

> Peter V. Stanton is the Washington-based founder and CEO of Stanton Communications, an independent public relations firm established in 1989. His career includes communications surrounding a shuttle launch and four papal visits, advocacy for listening in campaign planning, and regional partnerships through Joe Communications and Melius. He expanded the agency’s ownership to Lori Russo and Emily Wenstrom in 2022 and received the Indie Legend Bronze Award in 2024.

- **Role:** Founder and CEO at Stanton Communications
- **Organizations:** Stanton Communications, Joe Communications, Melius Communications, PR World Alliance
- **Education:** BA, Psychology, Loyola University Maryland, MS, Counseling Psychology, Loyola University Maryland
- **Known for:** Founded and continues to lead an independent PR firm established in 1989., Received the 2023 Indie Legend Bronze Award, announced in March 2024., Participated in communications and media logistics for four papal visits to the United States.

## Career timeline

- **Early 1980s–1989** — Worked at the agency now known as MSL; assignments included Pope John Paul II’s U.S. tour and communications surrounding the shuttle Discovery launch for GTE.
- **1989** — Founded Stanton Communications as a one-person agency.
- **2015** — Led Stanton Communications, whose support for the New York papal visit is acknowledged in the Madison Square Garden Mass program.
- **2022** — Expanded Stanton Communications ownership to include Lori Russo and Emily Wenstrom.
- **2023** — Launched Melius with Patricia Santa-Marina of Minerba Corporate Communications to serve clients across the Americas.
- **2024** — Received the Indie Legend Bronze Award, announced by his firm on March 15, for the 2023 awards cycle.
- **2025** — Discussed regional communications firms with Art Stevens on PR Masters Series episode 101, published July 8.

## Achievements

- Founded and continues to lead an independent PR firm established in 1989.
- Received the 2023 Indie Legend Bronze Award, announced in March 2024.
- Participated in communications and media logistics for four papal visits to the United States.
- Helped create PR World Alliance through the merger of independent agency networks.
- Co-founded regional communications businesses Joe Communications and Melius.
- Expanded agency ownership to two internal leaders in 2022.

## Latest updates

- **2025-07** — Appeared on PR Masters Series episode 101 to discuss regional communications firms, Joe Communications and Melius.
- **2025-06** — Commented on Angela Ruggiero’s return to Stanton as director of strategic communication, effective mid-July.
- **2024-11** — Interviewer Helen Anderson shared thenetworkone’s video conversation with Stanton about his career and Indie Legend recognition.

## Links

- Website: https://stantoncomm.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/petervstanton

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Last updated: 2026-10-22