“Our experience in working with Obsidian has been nothing but positive and effective. We’ve been impressed with the amount of media coverage we’ve received, as well as the subsequent results -- new customers and employees. I’d recommend Obsidian to any company looking to promote their business within any industry.”
Obsidian's staff is passionate about public relations. Whether you're in Memphis, Dallas or somewhere else in the U.S., our team is accessible 24/7 – and we regularly pull everyone in for help on projects, brainstorms and other aspects of the client experience. Learn more about our team below!
Courtney kicked off her career here in Memphis as a journalist at The Commercial Appeal. Now, at the helm of Obsidian with more than a dozen years of PR experience, she’s full of sound knowledge and sage advice. One pro tip she can rattle off in just three little words? Tell the truth. A mantra on which she prides herself and her business.
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Email: courtney@obsidianpr.com
Crissy’s always on her toes — but that’s what she loves about her job and Obsidian's clients. The daily challenges are always different, keeping her excited and engaged. Her not-for-profit experience brings yet another perspective to the Obsidian team. She’s also a Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) member and serves on the Department of Communication Advisory Board for her alma mater, through which she is a mentor for students in the department. Crissy and her husband, John, have three kids that keep their hands happily full at home.
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Lauren loathes not having a plan – in everyday life and at work. That’s why she laughs in the face of a deadline. But Lauren can be spontaneous, too, and that helps her effectively manage last-minute urgent tasks. Lauren considers herself part of her clients’ teams, as well — helping them visualize, create and execute incredible strategies every day. Lauren’s also a member of the Memphis chapter of PRSA.
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Thomas loves a good story — and loves telling one even more. He brings energy and creativity to every one of his clients’ stories, and uses his decade of experience to engage the world in conversation. And when he’s not busy being the man behind the plan, you just might find him fitting in a game of disc golf.
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Kerri can dig deep and discover the personality of any organization — then tell the world what’s awesome about it. Before bringing her enthusiasm to Obsidian, Kerri honed her creative edge in the marketing and advertising worlds. When she can find some ever-elusive free time, Kerri loves spending it with her husband and their three kids.
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Kelli’s a puzzle master. She loves fitting together parts and pieces to create a successful PR campaign. Always up for a good brainstorm session, she’ll never miss a chance to develop a strategy and communicate effectively. Don’t believe it? Send her a text — this grammar nut will respond with superb spelling and perfect punctuation every time.
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Erinn loves public relations because she gets to meet so many fascinating people and learn all about their industries. With more than a decade of journalism experience, she’s stellar at finding story angles that put her clients in the spotlight. In her free time, she travels whenever she can. Her next destination is Tokyo.
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Kristen is a communications professional whose work spans public relations, television news (including a role as producer for WFAA in Dallas), print, radio and social media. Now, she's having a blast as an account manager for Obsidian, using her newsroom skills and network of media contacts to build brand awareness. Kristen is originally from St. Louis, Mo., but now calls Dallas home. She is a proud mama to a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel named Coco and a beagle mix named Zack.
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Kim loves staying busy. Whether it’s work or school, fun or business, she’d rather be busy doing something than nothing. As she says, “You’ll never be, if you never do.” This summer, Kim interned for the Memphis Roller Derby. She’s a senior at The University of Memphis and is the secretary/treasurer for the U of M chapter of PRSSA.
Achievements: Won second place in the Riley Essay Contest
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Sarah doesn’t back down from a challenge. Test her with a writing piece or creative thinking session, and she will give you all she’s got. As an experienced PR intern, Sarah has worked as a marketing associate for a Baton Rouge business and as public relations director and vice president of public relations for different collegiate organizations. She’s a senior at LSU and is a member of the LSU chapter of PRSSA.
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