Public Relations

External communications at The Apache Software Foundation (ASF) are overseen by the Public Relations Committee (PRC). The PRC is responsible for Media and Analyst Relations, Branding Policy and Logo Usage, and Sponsorship and Fundraising.

• Media and Analyst Relations -- if you are a member of the press or the analyst community regarding an interview, briefing, or any other media-related issue.
• Brand, Trademark and Logo Usage -- if you’re planning to use The ASF logos or trademarks, or to report misuse of The ASF brand.
• Sponsorship Program -- if you're interested in becoming a sponsor of The ASF.
• Fundraising at The ASF -- if you're looking for other ways to donate to The ASF.

The Apache Public Relations Committee (PRC) is an ASF Board Committee, and is responsible for setting policy and answering questions about the use of the ASF's logos and trademarks, working with the press and analysts, and managing our Sponsorship program and all fundraising. The Committee is made up of elected members of the ASF who have shown merit in the public relations and sponsorship arenas.

The PRC is chaired by Shane Curcuru, and there are currently 17 voting members of the PRC who are all members of the ASF. The ASF Board resolution formally creating the PRC is available as a public record.

The current members of the PRC are:

• Shane Curcuru
• Lars Eilebrecht
• Justin Erenkrantz
• Santiago Gala
• Ross Gardler
• Ted Husted
• Alex Karasulu
• Sally Khudairi
• Geir Magnusson Jr.
• Craig Russell
• Noirin Shirley
• Cliff Skolnick
• Sander Striker
• Sanjiva Weerawarana
• Susan Wu
• Henri Yandell
• Jukka Zitting

For any issues not addressed in the individual links above, you may contact us via email at prc@apache.org. All technical questions or questions about individual projects should always be directed to the appropriate project mailing list. You may also contact The ASF via hardcopy mail or fax as well. As a volunteer-led organization, please do not contact members of the PRC individually.