Leadership

It’s simple. You just take something, and then you do something to it. Then you do something else to it. And then something else. Keep this up and pretty soon you’ve got something. – Jasper Johns

Jasper Johns’ description of his process as an artist runs parallel to how we think about our work as communicators – view challenges as opportunities to thrive and don’t allow yourself to be stalled by the fear of simply getting the conversation started.

As leaders of Greentarget, founding partners John Corey and Aaron Schoenherr, joined by eight senior executives, understand that these instincts are shaped by experience, a desire for continual learning and appropriate risk-taking.  A core objective of our team is to maintain a sense of intellectual curiosity along with an appreciation of the firm’s entrepreneurial roots as fundamental values of our firm.

The result is a strong client focus, coupled with a strategic savvy that repeatedly generates creative and results-producing programs for our clients over the long term.

The leadership team has built an international business filled with thoughtful, curious, smart, intense, witty and passionate communications professionals who deliver their best on behalf of our clients every day. True to the spirit of Jasper Johns’ process, we also understand that sometimes the simple questions lead to the biggest breakthroughs.

We are gratified to have an environment where staff, clients and strategic partners feel free to explore, experiment, question and exchange ideas.

At Greentarget, every person has a voice. Every challenge has a solution, often more than one.

John Corey

Founding Partner

Thoughtful and prudent, with an easy laugh, John has led many of the highest-profile law firm mergers of the past 15 years. In fact, John now advises many of the world’s leading law firms – from “mega” international firms and mid-size players to smaller regional firms and boutiques – articulating their market strategies and value propositions among ever more sophisticated buyers of legal services who demand quality, predictability and a greater alignment of value with cost. His knowledge of the legal business is unparalleled in the public relations business. Devoted to his family, John enjoys letting loose on golf-cart adventures with his kids.

Aaron Schoenherr

Founding Partner

Quick-witted, easily adaptive and with a droll sense of humor, Aaron is equally adept at analyzing how organizations operate, dealing with a client crisis and managing the day-to-day operations of Greentarget. A skilled listener and communicator, Aaron knows the value of stepping back, observing and then determining what works best when it comes to managing relationships. His depth of experience includes professional services, niche manufacturing, telecommunications as well as legal communications, litigation support, internal communications, labor relations, public affairs, media training and crisis management. His passion for keeping things fresh and exciting extends to his personal life as well, where he often initiates impromptu dance parties with his three children.

Rob Shapiro

Executive Vice President & General Manager, New York

Whether it’s managing a client account team, a new business opportunity or the needs of Greentarget’s New York office, Rob’s skills as a coach and collaborator, combined with his extensive corporate experience, allow him to provide valuable insights to both current and prospective clients. He brings a wealth of experience working with C-suite executives in the highly competitive business-to-business space in a number of industries including, finance, legal and professional services, niche manufacturing and telecommunications/technology. In his down time, Rob downsizes his leadership expertise to a younger set as a coach for his children’s Little League teams.

Laura Miller

Senior Vice President

Working for a U.S. Senator puts a professional communicator on the hot seat 24/7 and teaches one how to form the kind of relationships that you can count on at critical junctures. During the course of her career as a passionate political staffer, Laura refined her skills in a number of areas, such as crisis communications, strategic planning, speechwriting, government relations, event planning, research and program management. She has developed a depth of knowledge in the professional services, higher education and not-for-profit fields. Her understanding of the intersection of politics and the law is invaluable to clients in times of crisis, and she is adept at interpreting policy issues that may affect particular industries or clients. Laura is passionate about pro bono, both through her philanthropic work at Greentarget and in her personal life.

Dan Cahill

Senior Vice President

Dan, a public relations pro, has a strong track record of success in both the legal and technology industries. He is considered an expert in the technology and financial services industries, notably for his knack for developing creative ideas to solve pressing client marketing problems. A veteran communications executive, Dan has put his organizational savvy to work for some of the country’s top firms, creating campaigns designed to build the kind of relationships that deliver results. When he’s not working, Dan is putting stamps on his passport, having already trekked to 30+ countries throughout North, Central and South America, the Caribbean, Europe and Asia.

Ted Mills

Vice President

Ted is considered an expert when it comes to national media relations with good reason—his vast network of high-level media relationships with regional, legal and professional services trade media as well as key national business and financial media. As a result, throughout his career Ted has led or played a significant role in many prominent media relations campaigns, including work for several Fortune 500 companies. He keeps a close eye on all things new to keep himself at the top of his game. Outside of the professional scope, Ted loves being a dad—and a good glass of Bordeaux.

Pam Munoz

Vice President

Pam’s experience in public relations and marketing communications spans 14 years and a multitude of industries and sectors ranging from legal technology, insurance, government, financial and professional services, health care, agribusiness and architecture. Her expertise is in business-to-business marketing, including thought leadership, executive positioning, and internal/external communications strategies. Pam embraces the power of social media, and she leverages social media strategies on behalf of clients and the firm. Away from the office, Pam spends time perfecting her knowledge of world languages and exploring Chicago with her family.

Kristen Bugaris

Account Supervisor

As an account supervisor, Kristen drives programs for a number of Greentarget clients. Leading law firms, consulting firms, health care organizations and academic institutions alike rely on her to deliver results through thought leadership campaign that elevate their brand awareness to developing content for both traditional and online media. She also regularly works with top-tier national and regional media to successfully garner potent media placements. A self-proclaimed “foodie-in-training,” she also has her hand in the culinary world, plotting her next gastronomic outing to one of Chicago’s newest food palaces.

Lisa Seidenberg

Account Supervisor

Lisa is a highly-effective account manager and media relations expert who has worked on highly complex issues, ranging from tax reform to the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. Her experience within the legal industry includes work for firms of all shapes and sizes, across a broad spectrum of regions and practice areas. Lisa has secured some of Greentarget’s most high-profile media results, and leverages her outstanding relationship skills to keep client programs on track and on target. Lisa stays close to her native-Texan roots by making frequent trips to Austin to float the Guadalupe River and wake up at 8 a.m. for specialty barbeque.

Jeremy Bridgman

Account Supervisor

Through his experience working on Investor Relations and IPO communications strategies, Jeremy offers Greentarget clients a unique perspective about the way in which companies need to communicate with stakeholders through his understanding of how companies raise or create money. He’s used this experience to lead crisis management and issues preparedness efforts for clients in industries ranging from financial services and technology to manufacturing. His skill at talking the language of top tier business and financial media makes him an invaluable resource for Greentarget clients. When he does let go of his career role, he runs marathons and hardcore, obstacle course racing events.