John Gumas, President of Gumas Advertising, to be Inducted Into the 2010 San Francisco State University Alumni Hall of Fame

SAN FRANCISCO, May 18 /PRNewswire/ -- On May 21, 2010, John Gumas will be inducted into San Francisco State University's 2010 Hall of Fame at a special ceremony on campus. The S.F.S.U. Alumni Hall of Fame recognizes alumni who have earned the respect of their peers through professional, cultural and civic achievements. Previous inductees include Mayor Willie Brown, actress Annette Bening, business leader George Marcus, journalist Pierre Salinger and actor Jeffrey Tambor.

"John is extremely deserving of this recognition. His tremendous contributions as a successful business and community leader exemplify what we stand for at S.F. State. He makes us very proud," said Lee Blitch, senior vice president of the university.

"As I look through the list of current Hall of Fame members, I feel extremely humbled to join a group of such accomplished individuals. This is truly a wonderful honor," stated Gumas.

John Gumas (B.S. Marketing, 1984) is the founder and president of Gumas Advertising (www.gumas.com), the branding, advertising and interactive marketing agency that he started shortly after graduating from S.F. State. Today, Gumas is an award-winning firm that uses innovative approaches to help smaller clients stand up against larger competitors.

John has been an adjunct professor of marketing, is an author and regular speaker and sits on numerous boards, including the San Francisco Giants Community Fund, The San Francisco Chamber of Commerce and The Elios Society. He was born and raised in San Francisco's Mission District.

SOURCE Gumas Advertising