Company founder J.R. Hipple has two decades of experience as an advisor to senior management. He is a problem solver and communications strategist who has counseled executives and managers on a variety of public relations and change management communications, including:

managing difficult and sensitive issues around reorganization, labor disputes and government legislation

creating and instilling new values systems

rescuing declining brands

launching new product lines and start-up companies

His clients have included leaders like Nextel, Corning, AT&T Wireless affiliate SunCom, Wyeth/Advil, The University of Virginia, ITT Industries, Proctor Silex/Hamilton Beach, Yamaha, and CTIA (Cellular Telecommunications and Internet Association), Bon Secours Health System, and the U.S. Internal Revenue Service.

Hipple has held positions as president and co-founder of one of the nation’s top 30 public relations firms, managing director of PR for a division of Lintas, and executive director of a non-profit agency. He is a recipient of a Silver Anvil and a Bronze Anvil from PRSA, SABRE Awards, and PRWeek Awards. He also holds an M.S. in public relations from Boston University and a B.S. in business from Miami University. Hipple is a member of the board of directors of the Southern Institute for Business and Professional Ethics (www.southerninstitute.org) and The Community Foundation Serving Richmond & Central Virginia (www.tcfrichmond.org). His professional memberships include: The Reputation Institute, PRSA, the Counselors Academy of PRSA and the Diversity Special Interest Group of PRSA/Georgia. He is an active volunteer with a number of community organizations and in his church.