About

INTRODUCTION

Telling Your Story, Amplifying Your Impact

Pinkston is an outcome-driven strategic communications agency offering integrated public relations, creative, digital and research services to transform your organization.

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Guiding Principles

Our Guiding Principles

Pinkston’s guiding principles frame our strategic direction and influence our day-to-day operations, from the kind of people we hire to the clients we partner with to the ways we work together. Contact us to learn more.

People Matter MostWe view our work as an opportunity to pour into the professional and personal lives of our colleagues and clients.

Change the WorldWe believe we’re called to change our world for the better, and we approach our work as if it has a meaningful, positive impact on individuals, communities, industries and even the world – because it does.

Exceed ExpectationsWe’ve been given more than we deserve, and we work hard to deliver more than our clients and colleagues expect so they too can experience abundance.

Do Hard ThingsClients seek out Pinkston because they know we’re not only eager but uniquely capable to solve their hardest challenges.

Write the Next ChapterWe’re not just here to tell a compelling story that’s already happened. We’re here to help clients write their next chapter — and ours.

Our Leadership

Pinkston’s leadership team is composed of seasoned professionals with deep expertise across traditional public relations, branding, digital marketing, research, and strategy.

Founder & partner

Christian Pinkston

Christian founded Pinkston to create a strategic communications firm offering flexible, innovative, and tailored solutions that position clients as respected leaders across various industries.

Partner, Digital

David Fouse

David leads Pinkston’s team of digital, creative, production, marketing, and research professionals, specializing in integrated campaigns that deliver tangible client impact through strategic communications functions.

partner, Public relations

Sean McCabe

Sean is a partner at Pinkston and manages Pinkston’s public relations practice. He plays a key role in the strategic development and execution of client campaigns.

Senior vice president

Nathan Burchfiel

As senior vice president for client services, Nathan works across teams to meet client needs in setting and driving strategy, crafting and honing messaging, and communicating during and through critical incidents.

Senior vice president

Donelle Harder

Donelle is a senior vice president at Pinkston, where she leads high-profile accounts that are shaping the future of financial services, higher education, energy and other sectors as well as impacting public policy across the nation.

Senior Vice President

Brooke Hempell

As senior vice president for research, Brooke leads a team of experienced professionals to develop data-driven insights that inform clients’ thought leadership and communications strategies.

Senior vice President

D.J. Jordan

As a senior vice president, D.J. leads a team of strategists, writers and designers in creating and implementing strategic communications campaigns and crisis response plans for corporations, nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and advocacy groups.

Senior vice President of operations

Stephen Twining

Stephen is dedicated to building infrastructure, systems, and processes that enable Pinkston to continue its strategic growth while remaining hyper-focused on delivering for its clients.

vice president & Creative Director

Jon Aragón

As vice president and creative director at Pinkston, Jon Aragón oversees and develops the creative department’s visual, tonal, and aesthetic characteristics.

vice president

Lauren Rasmussen (Carl)

Lauren is a skilled strategic communications consultant with experience in digital media, media relations, political strategy and corporate communications.

Vice President

Heather Cirmo

Heather applies her diverse and extensive experience in strategic planning and relationship building to lead a team of experienced account executives, writers and creative strategists in crafting and implementing communications campaigns.

vice President

Zach Crenshaw

Zach is a vice president with the Client Services team, specializing in crisis communications and media training. He joined Pinkston after a decade in broadcast journalism.

vice president

Heather Douglass

As a vice president at Pinkston, Heather leads a team dedicated to developing and executing dynamic strategies for non-profit organizations and universities.

vice president

Margeaux Van Horn

As a vice president focused on strategic communications and media relations, Margeaux drives campaign strategy and implementation for a wide variety of clients with a particular focus on healthcare, national defense and veterans issues.

vice president

Alexandra Phelps

As a vice president, Alexandra leads a multifunctional team that consistently exceeds expectations and delivers positive results for her clients in this large and diverse portfolio.

Vice President

Nicole Tidei

As a vice president, Nicole works with CEOs, executives and marketing teams to help develop and execute comprehensive communications and brand-building strategies that are accessible to consumers.

Tell Your Story

Telling Your Story, Amplifying Your Impact

Our Leadership

Christian Pinkston

David Fouse

Sean McCabe

Nathan Burchfiel

Donelle Harder

Brooke Hempell

D.J. Jordan

Stephen Twining

Jon Aragón

Lauren Rasmussen (Carl)

Heather Cirmo

Zach Crenshaw

Heather Douglass

Margeaux Van Horn

Alexandra Phelps

Nicole Tidei