Michael is the owner of Michael Walsh Communications, a public relations, social media and strategic communications consulting firm. With more than 20 years of professional communications experience, Michael was formerly vice president of Corporate Communications for U.S. Bank. Prior to that he held leadership roles in PR and communications for Capella Education Company and the Wilder Foundation. Michael holds a master's degree in business communications, as well as a bachelor's degree in print journalism, from the University of St. Thomas. He has accreditations from both IABC and PRSA.
amie is director of marketing and communications for the Hydraulics Group of Eaton Corporation where she oversees internal and external communications across a group of three global businesses. She started her career as a television news reporter before becoming a marketing communications leader in several different industries over the last fifteen years, including manufacturing, education and health care. Camie is certified in Change Management, has a master’s degree and is also a presentation coach at TEDx Minneapolis.
Andy is a Digital Communication Manager at Prime Therapeutics, where he focuses on advancing the company’s internal and external digital communication program. His skill set includes web content strategy, employee communication, user experience, web analytics, and digital capability planning. Andy holds a bachelor’s degree in mass communication from Winona State University.
Tammy is Director of Franchisee Communications for Anytime Fitness at Self Esteem Brands. She is also owner of TLN Communicate, an independent consultancy that provides strategic communication advice to franchise brands, small businesses and nonprofits. Tammy has a master’s in business management and a bachelor’s in mass communications & public relations.
Paul is Owner and Principal of Omodt & Associates Critical Communications, a full-service public relations firm. He is also an adjunct professor at the University of St. Thomas where he teaches integrated communications. He holds professional accreditations from IABC and the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA). Paul earned his undergraduate degree and master's degree in business communications from the University of St. Thomas.