Nashville public relations » About Us
SPR’s communications and marketing professionals are wholly committed to the missions and aspirations of our diverse clients. We do not relent until we advance their goals.
Founded in 1972 by communications executive Tom Seigenthaler, SPR’s corporate offices are in Nashville. We also maintain offices in Chicago and New York.
Our talented professionals have national and international experience in strategic planning, media relations, marketing and design, public policy, journalism and crisis management. We develop and implement strategic communications programs that are customized to the needs of each client.
And SPR consistently garners local and national awards for excellence in communications.
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| Elizabeth Seigenthaler Courtney Chairman and CEO |
Katherine Seigenthaler Chief Marketing Officer |
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| Amy Seigenthaler Pierce President |
John Seigenthaler CEO/New York |
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| Francis Guess Senior Advisor |
Virginia K. Johnson Senior VP of Business Services |
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| Nicole Cottrill VP of Client Services and Business Development |
Hunter M. Hodge VP of Creative Services |
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| Ryan J. Witherell VP of Client Services and New Media |
Amy Hall Director of Client Services |
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| Philip McGowan Director of Client Services |
Sonya Watson Art Director |
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| Kathy B. Gardner Account Supervisor/New York |
Ben Palos Account Supervisor |
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| Justin Wilson Account Supervisor |
Pamela Evans Office Manager |
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| Emily Pearson Senior Graphic Designer |
Nate West Account Executive |
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| Michelle Weidner Account Executive |
Maria Guess Media and Event Coordinator |
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| Anne Blessing Account Coordinator |
Logan Simmons Account Coordinator |
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| Lauren Saunders Account Coordinator |
Victoria Cameron Graphic Designer |
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| Lanier Brandau Executive Assistant |
Mary Avery Receptionist |

