We are our clients’ fiercest advocates and sharpest collaborators.
Who We Are
Accountable
We take our responsibility to deliver for our clients seriously.
Honest
We do the right thing and never shy away from hard discussions.
Tenacious
We’re always in our clients’ corner, taking action to drive results.
Meet Our Team
Integrity underpins everything we do.
Driven by the power of relationships, our work is led by experienced communications professionals. We are strategists and doers. We are quick studies who become part of our clients’ teams. We do the work and achieve the results our clients deserve.
Megan Hakes
Owner and Lead Strategist
Megan is equally at home in the boardroom and on the shop floor. Regarded for her experienced counsel and hands-on approach, she is honored to work with many clients for nearly a decade or more.
Chris Jenkins
Vice President
Chris is a former reporter at USA Today and the Associated Press with communications experience in the business community and higher education. He works directly with clients and their senior leaders to build – and, when necessary, defend – their reputation.
Sam Orne
PR Director
Sam develops and leads strategic communications campaigns for a variety of clients, industries and audiences. She builds lasting client relationships by understanding their needs, guiding them to success and exceeding expectations.
Weston Banker
PR Director
Weston leads daily account management at H.PR, developing internal and external communications plans that drive results. Weston is passionate about connecting with people and celebrating successes, even while working through challenges.
Joyce Shepet
PR Associate
Joyce helps drive project management, research, media planning and marketing automation at H.PR. She also is a board member for two nonprofit organizations focused on farmland preservation and conservation of local waterways.
Beth Anstandig Killough
Senior Advisor – Executive Coaching
Beth brings over 20 years of university teaching, corporate consulting, and clinical psychology to her leadership and culture development work. Partnering with leaders and institutions all over the world, Beth is based in Silicon Valley where she hosts retreats and workshops from her private horse ranch.
Kate Schroeder
Senior Advisor – Sponsored Content and Paid Media
Kate is an experienced media director with a demonstrated history of working across industries and media. She develops results-driven plans, partnerships and solutions while mining first party and campaign performance data to optimize ROI.