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 Kathy’s deep knowledge of public relations comes across as clearly as the notes she plays on her trumpet as a member of two brass ensembles. For more than two decades, Kathy has executed successful thought-leadership communications programs for Padilla Speer Beardsley business-to-business clients.
As the leader of the Padilla’s manufacturing practice, Kathy directs strategic planning, conducts research and manages integrated marketing communications programs that help companies build their brands and reputations. She’s expert at developing sales-channel and end-user programs to help companies gain industry visibility. She also has broad experience in message development, media relations and trade-show marketing.
A prolific writer, Kathy has penned an array of bylined technical and feature articles, including several cover stories. She has created speeches, brochures, corporate annual reports and other collateral as well.
Kathy holds a bachelor’s degree in communications from Metropolitan State University in St. Paul. She serves on the university Alumni Association’s board of directors and as a community faculty member in the university’s communications college. She also is an accredited member of the Public Relations Society of America and belongs to the Business Marketing Association.
Beyond the Bio
Kathy’s mantra is "Music belongs in everyone's lives, forever." She lives it by playing mellophone/trumpet with the brass-and-percussion ensemble Brio Brass, and as an alumnae with the Minnesota Brass, a renowned senior drum-and-bugle corps. |
