Who We Are
Establishing connections within the communities that we serve is what we do best. We know that the message we are delivering is effective only when we successfully connect to the audiences we are speaking to. Our highly-skilled team does just that by creating unique strategic communication plans that are executed with diligence and involvement within the community. We listen, learn and implement–solving problems on behalf of our clients every day.
Since 1996, our State of Florida MBE, FDOT DBE, and VDMBE certified public information firm has developed and conducted over 300 successful public involvement and outreach programs in both Florida and Virginia. We have established excellent working relationships in local government, and planning and permitting agencies. Our staff consists of planners specializing in public information and involvement services, graphic and web designers and administrative personnel highly skilled in database management. Our ability to collaborate and communicate with our clients and the public is second to none and our problem solving skills set us apart and have made our company instrumental in gaining public acceptance for controversial projects.
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Our Team
Kris Cella
CEO
Kris Cella has over 30 years of experience in the planning and engineering field. She is highly skilled in developing public involvement programs for projects ranging from small community parks to large infrastructure projects, beginning with the earliest conceptual phases and continuing through detailed planning, environmental, assessment, public involvement, design and construction administration. She has an in-depth knowledge of all local, regional and state regulatory requirements including local development regulations and comprehensive plan guidelines and has provided coordination/liaison among clients and affected governmental agencies. Kris has been instrumental in conducting public involvement programs to gain acceptance of controversial projects by affected communities, conducting small neighborhood meetings and speakers bureaus and facilitating construction project partnering meetings.
Carolyn Usher
Office Manager/Contract Coordinator
Carolyn Usher has over 20 years of administrative and accounting experience and client interaction in public and private sectors. She has in-depth knowledge of contractual requirements for governmental contracts including documentation needs, necessary forms, authorization requirements and other administrative issues associated with federal, state and local government projects. She prepares detailed invoices and reviews monthly documents to satisfy federal, state and local government requirements for payment. Carolyn maintains records for the oversight of extensive project documentation and administration as required and prepares company project team information for client bids and proposals. In addition, Carolyn has completed training in Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Contract Compliance for Local Agency Program (LAP) Projects.
Tracy Hayden
Public Information Specialist
Tracy Hayden has over 20 years experience in administrative areas and client interaction in public and private sectors. She assists in preparation of company project team information for client bids and proposals. She develops and maintains database mailing lists of elected officials, agencies, property owners and other interested parties. Tracy provides assistance for public information projects including communicating with residents, business and property owners; and coordinating with contractors.
Brianna Smith
Public Information Specialist
Brianna Smith has over 9 years of administrative experience and client interaction in public and private sectors. She assists in preparation of company project team information for client bids and proposals. She develops and maintains database mailing lists of elected officials, agencies, property owners and other interested parties. Brianna provides assistance for public information projects including drafting newsletter text; communicating with residents, business and property owners; and coordinating with contractors.
Cheri Bailey
Public Information Specialist
Cheri Bailey has over 11 years experience as an operations coordinator and five years of public involvement experience. She provides assistance for public information projects including preparing newsletters, media releases, and advertisements. Cheri also communicates with residents, businesses and property owners during project development. She develops and maintains database mailing lists of elected officials, agencies, property owners and other interested parties.
Mallory Briggs
Public Information Specialist
Mallory Briggs has over 10 years of project management experience and 1 year public involvement experience. Ms. Briggs provides assistance for public information projects including preparing newsletters, media releases, and advertisements. She also communicates with residents, businesses and property owners during project development. She is proficient with MS Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook and ArcGIS software. She develops and maintains database mailing lists of elected officials, agencies, property owners and other interested parties.
Shakuara Evans
Public Information Specialist
Shakuara Evans has over 8 years of administrative experience and client interaction in public and private sectors. She assists in preparation of company project team information for client bids and proposals. She is proficient with MS Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook. She develops and maintains database mailing lists of elected officials, agencies, property owners and other interested parties. Shakuara provides assistance for public information projects including communicating with residents, business and property owners; and coordinating with contactors.
Sherrell Evans
Administrative Assistant
Sherrell Evans has over 5 years of administrative experience and client interaction in public and private sectors. She assists in preparation of company project team information for client bids and proposals. She is proficient with MS Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook. She develops and maintains database mailing lists of elected officials, agencies, property owners and other interested parties. Ms. Evans provides assistance for public information projects including communicating with residents, business and property owners; and coordinating with contractors.
Brianna Dorsey
Graphics and Website Designer
Brianna Dorsey has worked for over 5 years in computer graphics and website design. She is experienced in developing informative and educational material for public dissemination on technical projects. Additional experience includes organizational roles for events and acting as a public liaison. She is proficient in MS Word, MS Outlook, Adobe Creative Design Suite, and various Internet applications. Brianna produces fresh creative designs, many of which have earned her graphics awards.
