Heather Martin, M.B.A., Chief Communications Strategist
Heather's uniquely diversified marketing communications career began in the trenches of a television newsroom where she spent ten years as a news producer. That was prime training ground for the next phase of her career - navigating the media and communications challenges facing c-suite executives. During this time, Heather spearheaded crisis communications and reputation management strategies, change management initiatives, merger and acquisitions, video production, speechwriting and media relations for companies ranging from middle market, privately-held businesses to publicly-traded Fortune 500 corporations. In 2018, she made the leap as an entrepreneur, and established Bluebird Communications.
Heather holds a B.A. in Communication Arts and an Executive M.B.A. from Xavier University.
Karen E. Martin, PharmD, M.B.A., Copywriter
Karen has over 30 years’ experience as a pharmacist in retail, hospital, long-term care, and pharmaceutical benefit management. Along the way, she honed many skills that led her to eventually hang up her white coat and pivot to healthcare communications and later marketing communications tailored to virtually any product or service. Karen’s research background and thoughtful interpretation of the customer experience has made her an outstanding addition to Bluebird’s content marketing services.
Karen earned her B.S. and M.B.A. from the University of Cincinnati and a PharmD from Ohio Northern University - Raabe College of Pharmacy. Learn more about Karen here.
Tasha Pinelo, Photographer
After spending 10+ years telling stories through a television news lens, Tasha Pinelo traded in her career as a News Producer and began telling stories her own way - through her camera lens. Tasha’s passion for making the human spirit feel and look their absolute best translates into beautiful, joyful photographs for both professional and personal use. Tasha gives 110% of her effort to every shoot. “You have me for a few hours of one day, but for that time, I’m going to make you look and feel amazing.” Tasha’s work as Bluebird’s corporate photographer has included executive headshots and websites. You can view more of her work on her website or by watching this video.
Michele Messing, M.B.A.,
Chief Marketing Strategist
Michele's unique blend of business acumen, strategy and visual design helps clients translate complicated business challenges into meaningful, actionable value and ultimately, growth.
First as an executive, then as an entrepreneur, Michele has led strategic sales initiatives, new product launches, campaigns, and organizational development initiatives for companies of all types.
Michele holds a B.S. in Journalism, Photography and Biology and a M.B.A. in Marketing and International Business from the University of Cincinnati. In 2017, she was named a Cincinnati Business Courier's Forty Under 40 Award Winner for her outstanding contributions to the business community.
Byron McCauley, M.A., Corporate Communications
Byron has been a reporter, columnist, editor, and public relations executive at Cintas Corporation, Gannett Corporation, and Scripps. Byron co-authored Hope, Interrupted (Orange Frazer Press, 2021), which explored common humanity during a pandemic and social unrest. Byron holds a master’s degree in Public Relations from the University of Southern Mississippi and a bachelor's degree in Journalism from Louisiana Tech University.
Byron founded McCauley Communications, a strategic communications firm serving businesses, government, and non-profits. He is the co-founder of DMD Inc., which helped media organizations to recruit and retain diverse staff.
Matt Stalf, Videographer
Matt Stalf is a Cincinnati-based Director of Photography, editor and drone operator who has proven he can be as exceptional shooting and editing corporate videos as he can be directing long-version cinematic films. His versatility for providing a video solution that fits within the scope of nearly every client while exceeding all expectations puts him in a unique category. Matt received his B.F.A. in Electronic Media and a Critical Visions Certificate from the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music and College of Design Art Architecture and Planning. He has worked on a wide range of productions from fiction to corporate and commercial work. Matt has a passion for cinematography, editing and lighting. Recent projects include short films, promotional videos, review videos for products, instructional videos, and commercials. Check out his work here.