our team

The Landau PR team of communication experts believes in putting our experience to work in ways that are strategic and impactful. We pride ourselves in exceeding client expectations. Connect with us and introduce yourself.

Principals
Howard Landau, president
Terry Uhl, executive vice president/director, new business development
Laura Scharf, senior vice president
Jennifer Walker, vice president

Robert Calmer, creative director
We may describe him as quiet, his work more than makes a little noise. With more than 30 years of award-winning marketing and design for local and national clients, Bob is the one who makes us look good... literally. He's created and directed campaigns in print, TV and online for some of the biggest names in America. Bob is a board member of AAF-Cleveland and its 2009 Silver Award Winner and 2008 Lifetime Achievement Winner. If that's not enough, he's co-chair of the Cleveland ADDY awards.

Jessica Conner, account executive
After joining us in 2007, Jessica quickly found her place among the LPR team. She enjoys working on a variety of projects, which reflects in her experience with a versatile list of clients that include both local and national consumer and business-to-business accounts. Jessica is active in a variety of community and professional organizations including the Public Relations Society of America. A graduate of Cleveland State University, Jessica is a proud Buckeye and supporter of the Cleveland food scene.

Jill Doherty, assistant account executive
Jill brought a detail-oriented mind set with her when she joined us in September of 2008. With prior experience in ad planning and buying, and event planning, marketing and execution, she offers our clients a bit of a different background than your typical public relations pro. Her knowledge and desire for lifelong learning are a perfect fit for client service and fresh perspective in the context of today's changing communications landscape. Jill went to the University of Denver where she earned undergraduate degrees in Marketing and Spanish as well as an MBA. She is a proud Colorado native, even naming her dog “Breck” after her favorite ski town of Breckenridge.

Hallie Fisher, senior account executive
With more than 13 years of agency experience, Hallie has developed, implemented and overseen multi-faceted internal and external marketing communications programs for organizations ranging from some of the world’s leading brands to Northeast Ohio’s leading nonprofits. Hallie is active in many community organizations, including The Jewish Big Brother Big Sister Association, Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America, and the Public Relations Society of America. A mother of one, Hallie also manages to squeeze in some time rooting for her alma mater, The Ohio State University.

Rebecca Gallant, account executive
A proud Northeast Ohioan, Rebecca shines when developing innovative campaigns for clients across our region, especially philanthropies and nonprofits. Additionally, her strong trade background and writing skills fuel her ability to make complicated concepts sound straightforward. Before joining LPR in 2006, she sharpened her talents practicing PR and planning events at a multi-national manufacturing trade association. She’s a graduate of the E.W. Scripps School of Journalism at Ohio University, mom to two rescued dogs and fanatic of college football.

Alicia Gauer, senior account executive
Work ethic, passion and an always positive attitude make Alicia a can’t-live-without colleague. Combine that with creativity and the ability to continuously exceed client expectations, and you’ll know why her clients love her too. Formerly a broadcast reporter, she wears her journalistic hat a bit differently than some PR pros and it brings her great success. If you can pull her away from her desk, you’ll learn that Alicia is a graduate of Kent State and proud owner of the cutest little dog.

Brittany Gonzalez, assistant account executive
A self-professed Cleveland junkie, Brittany Gonzalez joined Landau in June 2008. She flexes her PR muscles on a variety of accounts ranging from a popular supermarket chain to a high-end lighting manufacturer, bringing energy and enthusiasm to all her client work. Brittany thrives in a fast-paced environment and loves that no two days at Landau PR are the same - one moment she may be event planning and the next handling a client crisis. She is a graduate of Miami University and lifelong West-Sider.

Maggie Irizarry, account coordinator
Some companies are fortunate to have that employee who makes the invaluable work they do seem so easy. For us, it's Maggie. She brings fresh ideas to client service and enhances the way we deliver results to our clients, including creating the Landau Impact Report. A Cleveland native, she has two teen daughters and is our resident singer. It’s not uncommon to hear her break out in song around the office and she always dons a smile.

Heather Kessen, senior account executive
Working with a wide range of local and national clients, Heather has quickly become one of LPR’s most creative thinkers. Her imaginative right brain is equally balanced with her logic and detail-oriented left brain, making her a truly unique player on our team. With nine years in public relations, a few of Heather’s experiences include planning and executing major consumer programs, events and contests; escorting (and feeding) a sumo wrestler; and appearing on QVC, the Montel Williams Show and Fox and Friends news. Heather graduated from Miami University (OH) with degrees in English and Speech communications. She lives outside of Cleveland with her husband, son and rescued dog, and has only four states left to complete her goal of visiting all 50 United States.

Elizabeth Kitt, assistant account executive
A proud Minnesota native and recent graduate from Boston University, Elizabeth joined the Landau team in August 2008. Elizabeth is used to the fast-paced agency environment at Landau thanks to her previous PR experience in some of Boston’s leading agencies and a press internship on Capitol Hill. Elizabeth brings a strong work ethic and high energy level to all her client work that makes her an invaluable asset at Landau. Oh yah, yah betcha.

Howard C. Landau, president
Although his name is on the door, he remains actively involved in client work. After all, with more than 30 years in the biz, he’s not about to let all that experience go to waste just because he’s in charge of running the business. With the variety of clients he’s managed through the years, Howard is the company’s story teller. If you don’t catch him in the office, you’ll probably see him out in the community as he’s served on more boards and committees than we can recap here.

Katrina Moyer, assistant account executive
With more than four years experience in marketing communications, Katrina wasn’t our typical intern when she came on board in 2008. She is now a full-time part of our team putting her experience and ideas to work for a variety of clients. She has a background in advertising, which allows her to approach the work she does for clients from a slightly different point of view. Katrina graduated from Ohio University with a degree in marketing and earned an MBA from Cleveland State University.

Jodi O'Neill, senior account executive
Few things motivate Jodi O’Neill more than developing and delivering strategies that bring success to her clients. If a client is happy, then Jodi is happy. In more than 20 years of public relations, advertising and writing work, Jodi has helped clients to launch new products, build brands, communicate to members, continue important nonprofit work, and drive action from targeted audiences. Today, Jodi is excited to utilize new and effective ways of communicating through social media. Jodi is proud of her teenage boys and of being a graduate of Loyola University of Chicago.

Laura Scharf, senior vice president
With more than 20 years of public relations experience ranging from Fortune 500 companies to not-for-profit organizations, Laura's diverse background makes her the perfect fit for agency life. Whether it’s strategic planning, media and community relations, corporate communications or special events, it’s not new to her. And while she’s proud to call Northeast Ohio home, she’s still a Wisconsin Badger at heart.

Jan Tittle, office manager
Simply put, Jan is the glue that holds this office together. She works behind the scenes on every account ensuring that accounting and other critical tasks are handled flawlessly for our clients and for us. Considering she's been putting up with Howard for more than 20 years, and keeping us in line, it's no wonder she needs to spend weeks in Kona, Hawaii each year.

Terry Uhl, executive vice president/director, new business development
Terry’s been doing this stuff for more than 30 years, including more than 20 years in the natural gas utility industry. He helps with our new business efforts, works on some of the key clients and trys to come up with ideas that continue to distinguish LPR from other agencies. He’s also our weather alert guy, periodically brings beer to the staff on hot summer Friday afternoons and is normally here in the office shortly after 7a.m., if you need PR help at sunrise.

Jennifer Walker, vice president
Although some people looked surprised when Jennifer says she’s been at Landau PR since 1994, we look at it as a huge plus. One of our longest and most experienced employees, Jennifer has worked on a large number of the agency’s clients – running the gamut from local non-profits and restaurants to national consumer products and special events. For the last 10 years she has gone “back to school” and off to the Super Bowl for longstanding clients, Mead and Taste of the NFL.

Erik Yorke, senior account excutive
Erik came to LPR with deep experience working with B2B giants, health care organizations and major retail brands, having won several prestigious awards along the way, included a national Gold Ace Award from the Business Marketing Association. Clients respect Erik’s no-nonsense attitude toward marketing communications and his ability to deliver frank, honest recommendations. They also respect his ability to deliver meaningful results. In addition to heading up Giant Eagle and other client work, Erik has a knack for new business and assists agency principals in efforts to win new clients in various industries.