Team B

Jordan Blakesley PRINCIPAL

Jordan has 15+ years of experience in public relations – the majority within the industries about which she is most passionate – hospitality and tourism. She has a successful track record of building positive client awareness that translates into sales for the regionally, nationally and internationally-recognized brands she’s worked with across North America, Mexico and the Caribbean.

Merideth Hartung VP, SOCIAL & DIGITAL MEDIA

With nearly 15 years of experience in digital media and strategy development across a diverse portfolio of hospitality brands, Merideth’s passion for marketing has led to numerous successful social media campaigns, influencer collaborations, rebranding initiatives, property and restaurant openings, hotel acquisitions and more. A New England native, Merideth holds a B.S. in Marketing and a Masters in Business Administration, both from the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth.

April Ingle VP, TRAVEL

Living by the phrase, “traveling leaves you speechless and then turns you into a storyteller,” April has spent her career helping her clients tell their stories. With more than 10 years of experience in the travel and tourism industry, April has strong understanding of her clients’ business needs and how to develop results-driven PR strategies which support them.

Heather Dratler vp, brand engagement

A graduate of the University of Colorado Boulder, with a B.S. in Journalism and an emphasis in Public Relations and Political Science, Chelsea has a deep passion for travel, food and beverage and the outdoor industry.

Nicolle Montgomery VP, INFLUENCERS & STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS

A graduate of Arizona State University, with a B.A. in Communication and a minor in Tourism Management, Nicolle has more than 15 years of experience utilizing partnership development, marketing and event planning to successfully build brands and foster relationships between businesses and consumers.

Chelsea Coe ASSOCIATE ACCOUNT DIRECTOR

A graduate of the University of Colorado Boulder, with a B.S. in Journalism and an emphasis in Public Relations and Political Science, Chelsea has a deep passion for travel, food and beverage and the outdoor industry.

Sarah Hoffner ASSOCIATE ACCOUNT DIRECTOR

A true introvert, Sarah finds joy in the written form of storytelling and meaningful interpersonal relationships. She prides herself on crafting compelling messages and thoughtful communication – with both clients and journalists – which lead to impactful media placements.

Kimberly Irwin SENIOR MANAGER, SOCIAL MEDIA & INFLUENCER RELATIONS

A professional communicator, Kimberly prides herself in the ability to connect with people and build lasting relationships. She is passionate about digital storytelling and capturing experiences through a lens. With over 10 years of experience in digital marketing, she has found her passion to be social media strategy and content creation.

Savannah King SENIOR MANAGER, SOCIAL & DIGITAL MEDIA

Over the course of her career, Savannah has devoted herself solely to the digital marketing space and brings a passion for all things social media with her to B Public Relations.

Callie Sumlin ACCOUNT SUPERVISOR

Living by the motto “never stop exploring,” Leigh ventured from New Mexico to attain her B.A. in Interpersonal Communications at Pepperdine University. When she wasn’t studying on the beach in Malibu and by glacial lakes in Switzerland, she was busy creating strategic communications plans for campus departments and leading relationship-building workshops for students.

Brianna Buffo ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE

A natural and creative communicator, Brianna is passionate about building awareness for travel, hospitality and lifestyle brands through strategic campaign planning, storytelling and media relations. She enjoys collaborating with clients and journalists to develop newsworthy stories for impactful media placements.

Abbey Ogden ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE

A graduate of Syracuse University, with a B.S. in Communication and Rhetorical Studies, Abbey has a passion for storytelling and a curious mind for creative communication.

Emily Bruni Manager, Social & digital media

Before joining BPR, Emily worked within the fashion retail business with a focus on engaging customers through social media efforts, including assistance with the development of an online sales platform and implementing onsite promotions. Most recently, she worked with a nationally recognized real estate brokerage, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, as a marketing services coordinator. During her time there, she helped build the company’s and agents' social media presence through social listening, content creation and social media audits.

Rileigh Skelton MANAGER, SOCIAL & DIGITAL MEDIA

As a self-proclaimed, “check-list creative,” Rileigh loves checking off boxes, while also thinking outside of them. She has a passion for all things digital marketing, as she is acutely aware that social media provides a voice and identity for brands and public figures.