Gautz Joins Byrum & Fisk as Communications Strategist  

By Stephanie Cepak on September 5, 2023

LANSING — Byrum & Fisk Advocacy Communications, a Michigan public relations firm, is excited to announce the addition of Chris Gautz to its team as a Communications Strategist.   Gautz has nearly 20 years of award-winning communications experience, ranging from reporting on community news, courts and schools, to covering the state legislature, multiple governors and members… Continue reading

Byrum & Fisk Hires New Communications Strategist With Strong Non-Profit Background

By Stephanie Cepak on September 1, 2022

LANSING, Mich. — Byrum & Fisk Advocacy Communications is pleased to announce the addition of Jacqueline WayneGuite to their team as a Communications Strategist. WayneGuite comes to the Michigan-based public relations firm with a background in media relations, nonprofits and the arts. “Jacqueline’s creative approach to storytelling will be a major asset to our clients,”… Continue reading

Byrum & Fisk promotes Cepak, Behnan to Senior Communications Strategists

By Stephanie Cepak on April 20, 2022

LANSING — Byrum & Fisk Advocacy Communications is pleased to announce the promotion of Stephanie Cepak and Christopher Behnan to Senior Communications Strategists. Cepak is an award-winning journalist who covered the Michigan Legislature for years as a reporter for Gongwer News Service and was a regular correspondent for Off the Record. Prior to returning to Byrum &… Continue reading

Bailey joins Byrum & Fisk as Communications Strategist

By Stephanie Cepak on March 3, 2022

Byrum & Fisk Advocacy Communications, a Michigan public relations firm, announced the recent addition of Amy Bailey to its team as a Communications Strategist. Bailey brings a wide range of experience from both the newspaper industry and the business world, where she focused on digital marketing, content strategy and social media management. Prior to joining… Continue reading

Anders Joins Byrum & Fisk as Communications Strategist

By Stephanie Cepak on August 13, 2021

Byrum & Fisk Advocacy Communications, a Michigan public relations firm, is pleased to announce the addition of Communications Strategist Melissa Anders, an award-winning storyteller well-versed in business, government and politics. “Melissa brings a strong background in journalism and a reputation as a dynamic communicator,” said Byrum & Fisk Partner Mark Fisk. “She’s a natural fit on our team… Continue reading

Former MLive reporter joins Byrum & Fisk team 

By Stephanie Cepak on August 12, 2021

Byrum & Fisk Advocacy Communications, a Michigan public relations firm, announces the recent addition of Jada Fisher to their team as Communications Coordinator. Fisher brings a wide range of experience in photography, social media and storytelling. Prior to joining Byrum & Fisk, she was most recently a reporter with MLive and the Grand Rapids Press, where she covered a variety of issues impacting West Michigan.   “Jada has a strong background in journalism working… Continue reading

Cepak returns to Byrum & Fisk as communications strategist

By Sydney Smith on September 10, 2020

Byrum & Fisk Advocacy Communications is pleased to announce the return of Stephanie Cepak to the staff, serving in the role of communications strategist.    “Stephanie is the type of communicator you can put on any project and know she’s capable of doing great work,” said Mark Fisk, partner at Byrum & Fisk. “She knows policy… Continue reading

Byrum & Fisk team celebrates dads

By Sydney Smith on June 21, 2020

Byrum & Fisk team celebrates dads  Happy Father’s Day to every dad and father figure! As we celebrate the dads in our lives, the team at Byrum & Fisk took some time to reflect the wisdom learned and memories we’ve shared with them.   Rachel Esterline Perkins “My dad shaped me into the relentless PR professional I am today. He taught me about the value… Continue reading

Byrum & Fisk announces new hire in Grand Rapids

By Rachel Perkins on June 18, 2020

Byrum & Fisk Advocacy Communications is pleased to announce the addition of Communications Strategist Sydney Smith, who comes to Byrum & Fisk with a background in journalism, storytelling and digital communications. “Sydney will play an integral role on our team, helping our clients share their news through creative storytelling and digital strategies,” said Mark Fisk,… Continue reading

Byrum & Fisk announces new Mid-Michigan hire

By Rachel Perkins on May 20, 2020

Byrum & Fisk Advocacy Communications is pleased to announce the addition of communications strategist Gabby Abel, a professional with an extensive background in government communications, politics and media relations. Abel is a former communications manager for the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity. Abel curated content, developed communications strategies and managed media relations for… Continue reading