Our passion for our work is driven by an intellectual curiosity and an entrepreneurial spirit.
Greentarget’s leadership team is committed to continual learning, strategic risk-taking and informed, attentive service.
From our roots as a two-person startup, we’ve grown to become an international business staffed by more than 40 thoughtful, innovative, intense and witty communications professionals. Our team thrives on directing their full energy at the challenges our clients face every day.
Interested in working with Greentarget? Contact Christian Erard, Director of Client Development.
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President & Founding Partner
John Corey
For nearly 20 years, John has focused on conceptualizing and executing marketing strategies for financial, professional and other service businesses.
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Devoted to his family and the relentless pursuit of the perfect soup stock, John enjoys traveling, cooking, playing golf, spending time outdoors and watching his kids play sports.
Founding Partner
Aaron Schoenherr
Aaron co-leads a truly strategic public relations firm that is fueled by a world-class team and a culture that promotes the personal and professional stretch.
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Aaron thrives on the controlled chaos of having three children with wide ranging interests and involvement in numerous activities ranging from dance to hockey to music. He can often be found checking out live music and is fascinated by the parallels between live musicians and high-performing teams.
Partner
Laura Miller
Laura has built a strong communications career, marrying a love for public relations with a passion for politics.
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When not working, she’s spending time with her family, in particular her daughter and small dog. She’s an avid science fiction fan and a “classics” queen – classic movies, music, clothes, cars and literature, to name only a few.
Director of Operations
Joe Cascio, CPA, JD
No organization can successfully grow its business without a really good numbers guy. Joe is Greentarget’s guy.
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When Joe isn't crunching numbers and managing processes for Greentarget, his eyes wander to Wall Street, as he dreams of starting his own hedge fund. Despite his love of numbers, his golf scores don’t always add up, so he spends his off days hitting balls.
Executive Vice President
Pam Munoz
Pam’s experience in PR and marketing communications spans more than 20 years and a multitude of industries.
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When not at work, Pam focuses on her love of languages, international cultural experiences and finding urban adventures in Chicago, including finding fellow greyhound dog groupies.
SVP, Director of Research and Planning
Betsy Hoag
Betsy leads Greentarget’s award-winning Research and Market Intelligence team to design and execute quantitative and qualitative research campaigns.
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As a lifelong White Sox fan, Betsy is trying to persuade her children that the Sox are the only baseball team in Chicago. She relishes spending time with family biking, hiking and taking advantage of the diverse Midwest topography in Door County.
SVP, Director of Content & Editorial Strategy
Jennifer Smith
A former reporter for one of the world’s leading news organizations, Jennifer knows what makes a story stand out.
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In her free time, Jen is an enthusiastic cook, and loves experiencing art, music, film and dance. She enjoys long walks through New York City and exploring the region’s parks and shorelines.
Director of Social and Digital
Sarah Collins
Sarah believes that empathetic discussions with users can reduce friction and frustration, improve offerings and open conversations.
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In the rare hours not spent working or juggling a low-maintenance baby and high-maintenance dog, Sarah tries to read a book a week.
SVP, Director of Media Relations
Lisa Seidenberg
Lisa is an authority on all aspects of media relations, from pitching a complex subject to conducting media training for executives at leading law and professional services firms.
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Lisa is a Texas transplant who still uses “y’all” in every other sentence to stay close to her roots. She regularly volunteers time at non-profit organizations that support cancer research, women and children, and is a member of the Professional Women’s Club of Chicago.
Senior Vice President, Media Relations
Ted Mills
A self-proclaimed 24/7 news junkie, Ted has spent his career developing, executing and managing media relations campaigns for professional, financial services and technology clients.
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When Ted is not tuned into the news, he is huge fan of horology and wine, particularly Bordeaux. He loves music, soccer, tennis, spending time with his family and most of all, being a dad.
Senior Vice President
Ashley Kyle
Ashley knows that details can make or break a communications strategy.
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While Ashley’s passion for travel has led her to explore almost every country in Western Europe, including trying her hand at canyon jumping in Switzerland, these days she can be found enjoying time with her two daughters and cherishing any rare opportunity to sleep.
Senior Vice President
Diana Dixon
Diana excels at finding moments for clients where out-of-the-box thinking meets great storytelling. For her, every challenge is an opportunity to find creative avenues for success.
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Diana travels to Los Angeles every year to work the Film Independent Spirit Awards. When she’s not celebrating someone’s big win, she can be found taking barre classes, baking cookies and cheering on the Ohio State Buckeyes.
VP, Director of Client Development
Christian Erard
Christian is a trusted communications specialist and a strategic mentor.
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A lifelong swimmer and athlete, Christian keeps his competitive spirit alive through various activities including Ironman-distance triathlons, skiing and running. He is also an avid history nerd, lover of musicals and a life-long Detroit sports fan.
Senior Vice President
Abby Aylman Cohen
Abby’s heart belongs to strategic communications, but she has a head for financial services.
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One of Abby’s first professional campaigns was bringing the iconic Encyclopedia Britannica into the digital age, launching it online.
Associate VP, Content & Editorial
Joe Eichner
Joe brings creativity, intellectual curiosity and a passion for language to his work crafting content for Greentarget clients.
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Outside the office, you’ll likely find Joe watching reality TV, reading a novel or going to the movies – oftentimes with his identical twin brother.
Director of Information Technology
Terenee Pilcher
Terenee is Greentarget’s go-to information technology guru.
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When Terenee isn’t busy changing the IT industry from the inside, she loves spending time with her husband and three sons.
Associate Vice President of Research and Planning
Nathan Kamradt
Nathan understands the power of data to build credibility, complement expertise, and clearly communicate the complex ideas and emerging trends that are shaping the world.
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When not poring over spreadsheets and devising brand strategy, Nathan is an avid runner and completed the Chicago Marathon.
Associate Vice President
Madelaine Rickrode
Madelaine combines her deep experience in developing and executing communications strategies to break through the fast-paced news cycle and build visibility for her clients across platforms.
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When she’s not scrolling through a newsfeed, Madelaine roams the shores of Lake Michigan, trying out new Chicago restaurants with friends and traveling with her husband.
Associate Vice President
Matt Tobias
Matt is an experienced media relations pro who leverages his passion for the news to secure the best opportunities for clients.
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Outside of the office, Matt likes to focus on his hobbies of playing guitar and hockey, water and downhill skiing, rock climbing and hiking with his wife.
Associate Vice President
Sami Jones Toal
Passionate about both journalism and client service, Sami helps law firms and professional services firms connect with reporters and get stellar media results that advance marketing and business development goals.
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Sami enjoys backpacking, biking, playing guitar and geeking out over the latest pop music drop.
Associate Vice President
Emily Achler
Emily is an accomplished executive communications strategist and creative leader with a proven track record of building brands, shaping narratives, and driving business value through compelling storytelling and innovative thinking.
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Outside of work, Emily loves to travel, practice her Spanish (especially while traveling), and runs a fiction book club in Chicago. She also fancies herself an amateur DJ and has created over 100 curated playlists on Spotify.
