John E. Hartgen

John E. Hartgen is the public affairs officer for the American Bankruptcy Institute in Alexandria, Va.Since joining ABI’s staff in 2006, he has been the point person for fielding requests and questions from the media, public and government officials on ABI statistics, studies, events and general information about bankruptcy. He also directs ABI’s social media efforts and organizes informative online programs on key bankruptcy issues, including media webinars and podcasts. Prior to joining ABI, Mr. Hartgen worked for six years in a variety of government affairs roles for companies and associations in theWashington, D.C., area, and as a reporter for a local Northern Virginia newspaper. He received dual undergraduate degrees in history and journalism in 1999 from Penn State University.