Scott Janzen

I studied journalism at Seattle University, receiving my BA in 1978. But I was already employed before graduation. After interning with the original Seattle Sounders, I joined the public relations department in 1977 and spent three seasons with the team. I moved on to the Pacific Science Center for three years - ironically, I was a mediocre science student at WS - but PSC made science fun for me.

I've spent most of my PR career in the advertising/PR agency world, working for agencies of all sizes on more than 200 accounts - from travel to consumer products. I even had my own firm twice (Janzen & Associates) until I realized I loved creating campaigns and not running a small business.

I'm currently the Director of Communications for Trupanion. We provide medical insurance for cats and dogs throughout the US and Canada and insure more than 500,000 pets.

Got married in 1999 and divorced about five years ago, living in a wonderful home in Magnolia I could never afford today. Not sure marriage is in the cards again this late in life - but who knows?

I tried stand-up comedy in the early 1980s and made the semi-finals of the Seattle comedy competition. I've traveled throughout the world, but my happy place is still the Oregon Coast. Never get tired of it.

I'm sorry I won't be at the 45th reunion. I'm in rehab for leg/nerve-related issues at the moment, but hope to be walking again soon. Maybe I'll see you in five years...or sooner!

 You can reach me at janzenscott@yahoo.com.