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“Kessler PR Group CEO Karen Kessler, whose 30-year career includes counseling high-profile clients around the world and mentoring professional women here at home to advance their careers, was honored with the prestigious Caren Franzini Award at the 10th Annual New Jersey Women Business Leaders Forum, powered by NJBIA, in Atlantic City, Sept. 25-26.” Read More.
Kessler PR Group is a leading public relations firm specializing in crisis communications, reputation management, litigation support and media relations. To learn more, please visit https://kesslerpr.com, call 908-322-1100 or email info@kesslerpr.com.
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Led by acclaimed crisis communication strategist Karen Kessler, our team brings skills, knowledge, and experience from a winning mix of professional backgrounds to best serve our clients’ needs. Kessler PR Group’s collaborative approach means you get the whole team. Everyone on our team is familiar with every client and the issue at hand.
Kevin provides communications guidance and messaging support to a wide variety of clients, including those in the healthcare field, construction professionals, and the entertainment industry. He has overseen event planning and helped produce major televised events.
Prior to joining Kessler PR Group Kevin served as public relations manager for a major New Jersey health system, directed the New Jersey Department of Transportation’s Office of Community and Constituent Services, and served as chief of staff for state elected officials in New Jersey’s 13th Legislative District.
Kevin’s legal and legislative background combined with his transportation and health care experience make him uniquely qualified to service a wide variety of clients. He has worked on high profile issues throughout the NY/NJ region and provided messaging strategies to governors, legislative leaders, and corporate executives.
Kevin earned his BA from the University of Delaware and his JD from Hofstra University School of Law.
Kevin Israel
Kevin provides communications guidance and messaging support to a wide variety of clients, including those in the healthcare field, construction professionals, and the entertainment industry. He has overseen event planning and helped produce major televised events.
Prior to joining Kessler PR Group Kevin served as public relations manager for a major New Jersey health system, directed the New Jersey Department of Transportation’s Office of Community and Constituent Services, and served as chief of staff for state elected officials in New Jersey’s 13th Legislative District.
Kevin’s legal and legislative background combined with his transportation and health care experience make him uniquely qualified to service a wide variety of clients. He has worked on high profile issues throughout the NY/NJ region and provided messaging strategies to governors, legislative leaders, and corporate executives.
Kevin earned his BA from the University of Delaware and his JD from Hofstra University School of Law.
Andria Lykogiannis serves as principal client liaison, supporting client research and managing the scheduling, coordination and implementation of multiple projects. Her background in broadcast media production and business management enhances the critical support for client services aimed at achieving reputational goals.
Andria’s background and experience as a network television technician and editor for ABC and CBS included work on the Republican and Democratic national conventions, the Superbowl, Olympic Games, the CBS Evening News, the Detroit Grand Prix, NFL Football and NCAA Basketball to name a few. In addition, Lykogiannis owned and operated a successful franchise restaurant and catering business.
Andria Lykogiannis serves as principal client liaison, supporting client research and managing the scheduling, coordination and implementation of multiple projects. Her background in broadcast media production and business management enhances the critical support for client services aimed at achieving reputational goals.
Andria’s background and experience as a network television technician and editor for ABC and CBS included work on the Republican and Democratic national conventions, the Superbowl, Olympic Games, the CBS Evening News, the Detroit Grand Prix, NFL Football and NCAA Basketball to name a few. In addition, Lykogiannis owned and operated a successful franchise restaurant and catering business.
Brian utilizes his legal experience to provide strategic crisis communications counsel and litigation support to clients confronted with complex and high-profile matters. He has developed successful communications strategies for corporations; not-for-profits; C-suite executive; professional sports teams, and educational institutions, and has drafted crisis communications plans for large hospital networks and universities.
Brian practiced law before joining Kessler PR Group. He has defended insurers and corporations in employment and mass tort cases, as well law firms and hospitals in legal and medical malpractice actions. Brian’s legal background, robust research skills, and strong writing underpin Kessler’s work on behalf of clients who seek to establish themselves as industry thought leaders or transform and enhance their public image.
Brian earned his JD at Seton Hall University School of Law and his BA in Law & Policy at Dickinson College.
Brian McDonough, Esq
Brian utilizes his legal experience to provide strategic crisis communications counsel and litigation support to clients confronted with complex and high-profile matters. He has developed successful communications strategies for corporations; not-for-profits; C-suite executive; professional sports teams, and educational institutions, and has drafted crisis communications plans for large hospital networks and universities.
Brian practiced law before joining Kessler PR Group. He has defended insurers and corporations in employment and mass tort cases, as well law firms and hospitals in legal and medical malpractice actions. Brian’s legal background, robust research skills, and strong writing underpin Kessler’s work on behalf of clients who seek to establish themselves as industry thought leaders or transform and enhance their public image.
Brian earned his JD at Seton Hall University School of Law and his BA in Law & Policy at Dickinson College.
Allison leverages her background in journalism to help guide clients through diverse media-related challenges. She crafts impactful statements and speeches for organizational leaders in crisis and provides media training to help clients mitigate reputational risks.
In addition to these services, Allison designs graphics and websites for clients as needed while offering strategic social media advice to enhance brand awareness. She has also spearheaded public relations campaigns for numerous New Jersey-based nonprofits and businesses.
Before joining Kessler PR Group, Allison was a senior reporter for a Monmouth County newspaper. In this role, she built strong relationships with community and political leaders and produced compelling, balanced articles, always respecting confidentiality.
Allison holds a BA in Communications from Monmouth University.
Allison leverages her background in journalism to help guide clients through diverse media-related challenges. She crafts impactful statements and speeches for organizational leaders in crisis and provides media training to help clients mitigate reputational risks.
In addition to these services, Allison designs graphics and websites for clients as needed while offering strategic social media advice to enhance brand awareness. She has also spearheaded public relations campaigns for numerous New Jersey-based nonprofits and businesses.
Before joining Kessler PR Group, Allison was a senior reporter for a Monmouth County newspaper. In this role, she built strong relationships with community and political leaders and produced compelling, balanced articles, always respecting confidentiality.
Allison holds a BA in Communications from Monmouth University.
Andria Lykogiannis serves as principal client liaison, supporting client research and managing the scheduling, coordination and implementation of multiple projects. Her background in broadcast media production and business management enhances the critical support for client services aimed at achieving reputational goals.
Andria’s background and experience as a network television technician and editor for ABC and CBS included work on the Republican and Democratic national conventions, the Superbowl, Olympic Games, the CBS Evening News, the Detroit Grand Prix, NFL Football and NCAA Basketball to name a few. In addition, Lykogiannis owned and operated a successful franchise restaurant and catering business.
Andria Lykogiannis serves as principal client liaison, supporting client research and managing the scheduling, coordination and implementation of multiple projects. Her background in broadcast media production and business management enhances the critical support for client services aimed at achieving reputational goals.
Andria’s background and experience as a network television technician and editor for ABC and CBS included work on the Republican and Democratic national conventions, the Superbowl, Olympic Games, the CBS Evening News, the Detroit Grand Prix, NFL Football and NCAA Basketball to name a few. In addition, Lykogiannis owned and operated a successful franchise restaurant and catering business.
Brian utilizes his legal experience to provide strategic crisis communications counsel and litigation support to clients confronted with complex and high-profile matters. He has developed successful communications strategies for corporations; not-for-profits; C-suite executive; professional sports teams, and educational institutions, and has drafted crisis communications plans for large hospital networks and universities.
Brian practiced law before joining Kessler PR Group. He has defended insurers and corporations in employment and mass tort cases, as well law firms and hospitals in legal and medical malpractice actions. Brian’s legal background, robust research skills, and strong writing underpin Kessler’s work on behalf of clients who seek to establish themselves as industry thought leaders or transform and enhance their public image.
Brian earned his JD at Seton Hall University School of Law and his BA in Law & Policy at Dickinson College.
Brian McDonough, Esq
Brian utilizes his legal experience to provide strategic crisis communications counsel and litigation support to clients confronted with complex and high-profile matters. He has developed successful communications strategies for corporations; not-for-profits; C-suite executive; professional sports teams, and educational institutions, and has drafted crisis communications plans for large hospital networks and universities.
Brian practiced law before joining Kessler PR Group. He has defended insurers and corporations in employment and mass tort cases, as well law firms and hospitals in legal and medical malpractice actions. Brian’s legal background, robust research skills, and strong writing underpin Kessler’s work on behalf of clients who seek to establish themselves as industry thought leaders or transform and enhance their public image.
Brian earned his JD at Seton Hall University School of Law and his BA in Law & Policy at Dickinson College.
Allison leverages her background in journalism to help guide clients through diverse media-related challenges. She crafts impactful statements and speeches for organizational leaders in crisis and provides media training to help clients mitigate reputational risks.
In addition to these services, Allison designs graphics and websites for clients as needed while offering strategic social media advice to enhance brand awareness. She has also spearheaded public relations campaigns for numerous New Jersey-based nonprofits and businesses.
Before joining Kessler PR Group, Allison was a senior reporter for a Monmouth County newspaper. In this role, she built strong relationships with community and political leaders and produced compelling, balanced articles, always respecting confidentiality.
Allison holds a BA in Communications from Monmouth University.
Allison leverages her background in journalism to help guide clients through diverse media-related challenges. She crafts impactful statements and speeches for organizational leaders in crisis and provides media training to help clients mitigate reputational risks.
In addition to these services, Allison designs graphics and websites for clients as needed while offering strategic social media advice to enhance brand awareness. She has also spearheaded public relations campaigns for numerous New Jersey-based nonprofits and businesses.
Before joining Kessler PR Group, Allison was a senior reporter for a Monmouth County newspaper. In this role, she built strong relationships with community and political leaders and produced compelling, balanced articles, always respecting confidentiality.
Allison holds a BA in Communications from Monmouth University.
John Francis Roman is a dynamic public relations professional committed to delivering strategic communication solutions that drive results for clients. His proactive approach ensures that clients effectively engage with their audiences and navigate complex landscapes with confidence.
Prior to joining Kessler PR Group, John previously worked on all levels of the New Jersey government, most recently serving as a Director of Communications for a local township. He spent more than a decade of his career in the public eye, having served three terms as a municipal elected official. These experiences contribute to his ability to create compelling messaging, manage media relations, and leverage digital platforms to enhance brand visibility. His diverse network and background in real estate redevelopment, affordable housing and public/private partnerships equip him with the skills to address the needs of our clients.
John holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from Kean University and has various certificates from Rutgers Center for Government Services. John has also received training in Crisis Communications from the FBI Law Enforcement Executive Development Association.
John Francis Roman
John Francis Roman is a dynamic public relations professional committed to delivering strategic communication solutions that drive results for clients. His proactive approach ensures that clients effectively engage with their audiences and navigate complex landscapes with confidence.
Prior to joining Kessler PR Group, John previously worked on all levels of the New Jersey government, most recently serving as a Director of Communications for a local township. He spent more than a decade of his career in the public eye, having served three terms as a municipal elected official. These experiences contribute to his ability to create compelling messaging, manage media relations, and leverage digital platforms to enhance brand visibility. His diverse network and background in real estate redevelopment, affordable housing and public/private partnerships equip him with the skills to address the needs of our clients.
John holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from Kean University and has various certificates from Rutgers Center for Government Services. John has also received training in Crisis Communications from the FBI Law Enforcement Executive Development Association.