Meet a New Yankee Chapter Member!
Name: Katie Paine
Originally from: New York City
Currently live in: Shankhassick Farm, Durham, NH
Job Title and Organization: CEO and Founder, Paine Publishing
Work History/Background: started out in marketing in Silicon Valley in the ‘80s. When I was asked to “show my results” I learned that engineers and software developers do not understand words. So I started collecting data to prove my value in charts and graphs and numbers. Moved back East in 1986 to work for Lotus Development in Cambridge where I was the 9th Director of Communications in five years. Needless to say, I knew I had to deliver results. Fortunately I had Lotus 1-2-3. We analyzed and coded 2000 articles to determine the extent to which we’d been able to communicate our messages. Bob Strayton, head of our PR agency told me “anyone who isn’t using this system by the year 2000 doesn’t deserve to be in business.” So I quit Lotus and started the Delahaye Group, arguably the first company devoted to measuring PR. It was purchased in 1999 by what is now Cision (and many Delahaye employees are still there!) My next plan was to start a subscription newsletter devoted to PR measurement, but I kept on getting requests to implement measurement programs, so KDPaine & Partners was born. That was bought in 2013 by Carma. Then I went back to the original idea of a measurement newsletter and started Paine Publishing. Not a great time for paid newsletters so I now am back to measurement consulting and training and implementing integrated measurement dashboards. A big part of what I do is train more “measurement mavens” through our online courses: https://painepublishing.com/training-education/type/courses/
Why I joined Yankee Chapter
PRSA has always been a great place for networking. I’ve met so many great people at Yankee Chapter events.
PRSA Positions I Have Held or Are Interested in: Have never held a PRSA position, but would be open to something in the future.
Most challenging PR situation: When I was at Lotus, the Boston Bureau Chief of Business Week walked into my office after an extended exclusive interview with my boss at Lotus, Jim Manzi and told me: “I’m going to write the “Jim Manzi is an A-hole story.” He proceeded to provide me his impressions of my boss, none of which were favorable. Knowing I did NOT want to be within 100 yards of Manzi when that story came out, I asked him to give me a week to resign before he ran it. He obliged and I quit and started The Delahaye Group.
Bucket list/trip activity. Win first place in the Great Bay Yacht Club Merrymac Sailing Regatta. https://www.piperboatworks.com/history-of-the-merrymac.html
Hobbies/interests: Sailing, maintaining the farm, raising chickens, gardening and hanging with my Great Pyrenees Sir Lancelot, Knight Protector of Shankhassick Farm.
Contact Information: kdpaine@painepublishing.com
Meet New Member Michael McLean!
Originally from: Goffstown, NH
Job Title and Organization: Director of Marketing and Business Development at McLane Middleton
Work History/Background: I began my career as a communications specialist at a corporate credit union in Pennsylvania where I wrote for all sorts of mediums, including digital and print communications, ad and web copy, video scripts, and news releases. I’ve been at McLane Middleton – a regional law firm with about 115 attorneys in five offices throughout NH and MA – for 10 years. In my current role, I’m responsible for developing and managing strategic marketing initiatives for the firm.
Why I joined Yankee Chapter PRSA: To stay up-to-date on the latest industry trends and connect with a network of professionals with similar experiences.
PRSA positions I have held or am interested in: Not held any positions but am interested in learning about future opportunities.
Most challenging PR situation: Generally speaking, I find the pressure and urgency around crisis communications to be the most challenging. This may or may not stem from starting my career at a financial institution right before the 2008 banking crisis. Fortunately, these situations have been few and far between for me.
Bucket List: It’s a long list, so I’ll stick with my Top 3: visiting all 50 states in the U.S., going to the NBA’s Summer League in Las Vegas, and going to the Sundance Film Festival.
Hobbies/Interests: Watching/playing sports, hiking, skiing, movies, and family time.
Yankee Chapter Members Named to New Hampshire 200 List
Congratulations to five members of Yankee PRSA, who were named to NH Business Review’s 2024 New Hampshire 200 list. The list of leaders for the 2024 edition is a unique group of people who have made their mark on New Hampshire’s economy, business climate and the state as a whole.
Hats off to these five Yankee Chapter members:
Lisa Cramb, Montagne Powers
Clark Dumont, APR, Fellow PRSA, Dumont Communications
Kristen Lestock, Cookson Communications
Laura Simoes, Nackey S. Loeb School of Communications
Jayme Simões, Louis Karno & Company
Meet a New Member: Tara Bishop
Name:
Tara Bishop
Originally From:
Manchester, NH
Currently Live In:
Manchester, NH – I couldn’t leave my close-knit family and hometown 😊
Current PR Title/Organization:
Communications Director, Diocese of Manchester (the Roman Catholic Church in New Hampshire)
LinkedIn Profile:
www.linkedin.com/in/tara-dolphin-bishop
Work History:
I interned at several PR and marketing firms during college and finally at the Archdiocese of Boston. I worked there after graduation, moved on to a PR firm and then transitioned to marketing roles at nonprofit organizations. Eventually I became a freelance writer and publicist for a roster of marketing firms, nonprofits, and corporate clients while my children were small. After 14 years of freelancing, my career came full circle when I returned to working for the Church in my current role.
History of Yankee Chapter/PRSA involvement:
I recently joined the Chapter and PRSA and am assisting with social media management for the Chapter.
Most Challenging PR Situation:
Navigating the changing media landscape with the influence of social media content and the ever-dwindling attention span of target audiences.
Bucket List Trip/Activity:
Taking my four children to Ireland where I studied abroad and honeymooned to see where my great-grandparents lived.
Hobbies and Interests:
Spending time at the lake with my family and chauffeuring my kids to all their activities (I look forward to having some different hobbies when they’re older!).
Meet a New Member!
Member Spotlight: Jeff Weld, Casella Waste Systems, Rutland VT
Originally from Rutland, VT
Job Title and Organization: Director of Communications, Casella Waste Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: CWST)
Work History/Background: I started my career melding two passions—communications and sports—as the first Sports Information Director at my alma mater, Castleton University. For 15 years, I held various roles at the University, culminating as VP of Advancement, overseeing all marketing, communications, fundraising, and development efforts. I joined Casella in 2019 and have worked to help shape community outreach and engagement, government affairs, and communications efforts.
Why I joined Yankee Chapter: I joined to help grow my network, stay connected to others with similar experiences, and eventually help to develop and mentor the next generation of public relations professionals.
PRSA positions I have held or am interested in: I have just begun to engage with the organization and am always open to new opportunities.
Most challenging PR situation: Today’s media complexities pose immense challenges, especially in a highly polarized society and when dealing with the vast complexities of environmental compliance.
Bucket List: I have applied for tickets to the Masters in Augusta every year since 2000. Someday.
Hobbies/Interests: Golf, Gardening, Gourmet Cooking. And, Alliteration.
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jweld802/
Meet a New Member!
Name: Laurie Storey-Manseau
Originally From: Born in Portland, Maine, grew up in Syracuse, NY, have lived in NH for the past 40 years.
Currently Live In: Hopkinton, NH
Current PR Title/Organization: Owner/Manager, StoreyManseau, LLC
LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauriestoreymanseau/
Work History:
- 2000 to present: StoreyManseau, LLC, founder/owner/manager
- 1997 to 2000: Dartmouth-Hitchcock (now Dartmouth Health), director of public affairs and marketing
- 1990 to 1996: Elliot Hospital and Optima Health, media relations manager, and managing director of marketing
- 1986 to 1990: Boston Globe, general assignment reporter
History of Yankee Chapter/PRSA involvement:
I have served on a panel discussion and have been tangentially involved for many years. Most recently, I asked a few members to critique my public relations class’ group presentations.
Most Challenging PR Situation:
Merger of Elliot Hospital and Catholic Medical Center in Manchester, and City of Lebanon’s attempt to tax the property where Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center is built.
Bucket List Trip/Activity: Hard to say. My life is so busy I rarely take time to think about it.
Hobbies and Interests: Cooking
Yankee PRSA Member Clark Dumont Earns Lifetime Achievement Award
Clark Dumont, APR, Fellow PRSA, the immediate past president of the PRSA Las Vegas Valley Chapter, was recognized for his leadership to the chapter and dedication to the communications and public relations profession with the chapter’s Lifetime Achievement Award at its 27th annual Pinnacle Awards on January 25 in Las Vegas.
The award, named for Roger Buehrer, APR, Fellow PRSA, a long time Las Vegas public relations professional, cited Clark’s leadership and commitment to the advancement of the profession including the accreditation of practitioners (APR) and his advocacy of ‘strategic communications practice, ethics, lifelong learning and growth’.
Clark has served in senior strategic communications leadership positions with FORTUNE 500 companies in health care, aerospace & defense, and travel & hospitality. He says that he complements his vocation with avocation with non-profit organizations and programs in the health and human services, educational and community service sectors, including the Red Cross.
Clark, a New Hampshire native, started his career as a broadcast journalist in Keene, Rochester and Manchester. He is principal of Dumont Communications and is active with the Yankee PRSA chapter, including past board membership and currently serving on the membership committee. He is Of Counsel to several New Hampshire-based public relations firms, Jackson Jackson and Wagner, and Montagne Powers Communications.
Meet A New Member
Kelly Untiet
Originally from: Grew up in Franklin, NH. Currently live in Alexandria, NH
Current PR Role: Director of Public Relations, Reaching Higher NH
Work History
Throughout my career, which has spanned government, non-profit, and for-profit organizations, I have remained committed to the idea that innovation, communication, and collaboration are the keys to success. Prior to RHNH, I Served as Director of Development at CATCH Neighborhood Housing, as Community Engagement Manager with the Unite Us in NH coordinated care network, and as the Administrator of the Office of Social and Emotional Wellness within the NH Department of Education assisting in the statewide expansion of Multi-Tiered Systems of Support for Behavioral Health and Wellness (MTSS-B), Trauma Responsive School initiatives, and prevention efforts focused on bullying, substance use, and suicide.
I joined PRSA because…
I joined PRSA because I love to learn and grow. As an embedded PR or communications professional, it is easy to remain up-to-date and connected with the latest advancements within our organizations and the sectors they represent. My participation in PRSA is meant to couple that “content-based” exposure with support for and connections to my chosen craft.
Yankee Chapter Involvement
I don’t believe I am “officially” a member of any committees yet, but I am open to it!
Most challenging PR situation I have ever faced
When I served at the NH Department of Education, I was responsible for our strategy in response to the all too frequent school shootings that take place here and around the country. Each incident was terrifying for educators, families, and students alike. Through those experiences, I learned the importance of executing a strategy based not just on what “we” want to say but one that is inclusive of what our audience wants/needs to hear. I learned the importance of listening as a key public relations strategy. And I learned that often, especially in the governmental and non-profit space, humility and relatability are a superpower.
Hobbies/Interests
I love to cook and garden! I will be starting both my vegetable and flower seeds in a few months!
Bucket List/Dream Trip
My dream trip is to hop in an RV with my husband, my two kids, and our dog and travel across the country, stopping at as many national parks as possible.
American Management Association Courses
Amazing news from PRSA! They’ve created a unique partnership with American Management Association International (AMA) to offer AMA member pricing for their courses.
A little about AMA: “With over 95+ years of professional development experience, AMA delivers an extensive range of learning solutions that provide essential knowledge and skills for success in management, leadership, communication, and finance. All AMA courses offer continuing education units (CEUs) and related credits from professional associations worldwide to bolster your career.”
For more information about this incredible opportunity, click here and log into your PRSA account.