mhp.si Leadership
When we first opened our doors in 1972, our founders knew we were starting something big. Through it all, we’ve remained innovators who aren’t afraid to shake things up in our industry. Passionate leaders for our people and our clients. Keen-eyed strategists who are proud of the services we provide. Advocates and purpose-driven community leaders. We build community, and we build better brands. We are mhp.si.
Meet the Team
We’re creative problem solvers who have delivered strategy, performance and results for hundreds of clients since 1972. And we’re not stopping any time soon.
Our primary shareholders and senior leadership include:
Sharon Tallach Vogelpohl
President & CEO
who started here as a college intern and is now a Partner, having worked for us exclusively for nearly 30 years. In the process Sharon has become one of the most highly respected and sought-after communications strategists in the nation.
who started here as a college intern and is now a Partner, having worked for us exclusively for nearly 30 years. In the process Sharon has become one of the most highly respected and sought-after communications strategists in the nation.
Chip Culpepper
Chief Creative Officer
inspires a team of award-winning creative professionals representing writers, artists, filmmakers and assorted digital masters. With nearly 40 years of experience, Chip is also a Partner who has seen and done it all, and our clients have benefitted from his originality and vision.
inspires a team of award-winning creative professionals representing writers, artists, filmmakers and assorted digital masters. With nearly 40 years of experience, Chip is also a Partner who has seen and done it all, and our clients have benefitted from his originality and vision.
Lannie Byrd
Chief Operating Officer
a Partner who manages our day-to-day operations with a steady hand and clear head. Lannie’s deep background on the client side of the business lends itself to innovative yet practical, solutions-oriented strategies as well.
a Partner who manages our day-to-day operations with a steady hand and clear head. Lannie’s deep background on the client side of the business lends itself to innovative yet practical, solutions-oriented strategies as well.
Tim Whitley
Partner
a self-described serial entrepreneur and innovation junkie, Tim is a whirlwind of energy and new ideas. His strong media background led him to hone his innate abilities to successfully identify new horizons and carve out opportunities for both clients and business partners.
a self-described serial entrepreneur and innovation junkie, Tim is a whirlwind of energy and new ideas. His strong media background led him to hone his innate abilities to successfully identify new horizons and carve out opportunities for both clients and business partners.
Kristen Vandaveer Nicholson, APR
VP of Strategic Communications
is a fully accredited integrated communications professional with deep expertise in launching new products, communicating to internal and external audiences, and in crisis planning. Kristen is a Shareholder and oversees a staff of PR professionals and content creators.
is a fully accredited integrated communications professional with deep expertise in launching new products, communicating to internal and external audiences, and in crisis planning. Kristen is a Shareholder and oversees a staff of PR professionals and content creators.
Julie C. Robbins
VP of Client Services
leads our client-facing team of Account Executives and Project Managers to keep the strategies, budgets, deliverables and timelines all on-target. A Shareholder, Julie’s tenacity for managing deadlines likely has its origins from her previous life as a journalist.
leads our client-facing team of Account Executives and Project Managers to keep the strategies, budgets, deliverables and timelines all on-target. A Shareholder, Julie’s tenacity for managing deadlines likely has its origins from her previous life as a journalist.
Whitney Burgess Scales
VP of Marketing/Strategy
a Shareholder with a real gift for seeing opportunities for clients to be relevant, visible and highly effective with innovative applications of digital media strategies in particular. Whitney also has a go-to killer set for karaoke night ready at any moment.
a Shareholder with a real gift for seeing opportunities for clients to be relevant, visible and highly effective with innovative applications of digital media strategies in particular. Whitney also has a go-to killer set for karaoke night ready at any moment.
David Rainwater
Executive Counsel
with an impactful and impressive resume spanning four decades, David’s experience and insights are invaluable when it comes to market research and strategic planning for clients. He’s a multi-instrumental musician (literally and metaphorically) playing key parts on the stage for us and our clientele.
with an impactful and impressive resume spanning four decades, David’s experience and insights are invaluable when it comes to market research and strategic planning for clients. He’s a multi-instrumental musician (literally and metaphorically) playing key parts on the stage for us and our clientele.
intelligence. intensity. impact.
"Our leadership team continues to expand to add the vertical expertise needed to keep pace with the continually expanding marketing landscape. We have whole divisions of our company, such as the Content Studio, Marketing Automation and Analytics/Reporting teams that didn't exist five years ago. That's what is needed to be considered full-service in today's environment."
Sharon Tallach Vogelpohl
President & CEO
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