About Otter PR

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Results-Driven Publicists

As one of the top PR firms in the nation, our team of publicists has over 300 years of combined experience creating PR plans that get valuable media coverage for a variety of brands. With highly experienced publicists and a world-class writing staff, you will be blown away by what we can accomplish. 

Your PR Dream Team

Otter PR is rated one of the top PR firms in the nation from one principle, getting amazing media coverage for every client, guaranteed. We are entrepreneurs, thought leaders, writers, marketers, and creatives with a passion for building effective campaigns that yield results. Take a look at the amazing team we have built and schedule a call to see how our PR plans can work for you.

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Jay Feldman, DO

CO-FOUNDER & CMO

Jay is a thought-leader in the entrepreneurial community and host of Mentors Collective Podcast. He is passionate about helping other brands achieve their dreams. He loves animals and traveling.

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Colleen Falco

COO

Colleen is a UCF graduate with a diverse background. She has landed clients in many top publications and now leads Otter PR’s incredible team of publicists. She is also a professional artist, aerialist, and competitive Irish dancer.

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Scott Bartnick

CO-FOUNDER & CEO

Scott is an eCommerce and Operations expert. He has worked with top brands and fortune 500 companies to earn them press and help them succeed. Scott is also an engineer and Eagle Scout.

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RYAN BASS

Media Director

Ryan Bass is the Media Director at OtterPR in Tampa, FL. For the past 10 years, he has been an anchor, host and reporter in television, radio, and podcasting, as well as a beat writer for print and digital media.

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Lara Rosales

VP of Media Relations

Lara is a bilingual writer with a BA in Latin American Literature. She loves writing about minority groups, businesswomen, and the entertainment industry.

Sarah Newcomb

Account Manager

Sarah loves working with clients who embrace innovative ideas and are open to pushing the boundaries of conventional thinking.

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Tiffani Martinez

Human Resource Director

Tiffani is a Florida native and graduate. She has an extensive background in business management with a focus in human resource management. Tiffani comes from a non-profit and insurance background.

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Gabriela Perez

Sales Manager

Gabriela graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Advertising and Public Relations. Her background in sales and media relations makes her a personable communicator.

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Sam Johnson

Editor In Chief

Sam is an MBA graduate and published writer with over 5 years' experience in marketing, entrepreneurship, and international business communications. He is an avid writer with a love of travel, coffee, and gaming.

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Brittany Bearden

PR Manager

Brittany has been a publicist for more than 10 years and has written over 3000 press releases.

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Haley Plum

Sales Development Manager

Haley graduated from the University of Central Florida with a BA in human communications and a minor in hospitality management. She has spent the past 5 years since that time building her career in sales.

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Katie Mechler

Business Development Representative

Katie spent three years working in the mortgage industry before making the transition to Otter PR.

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Kattie Muniz

Writer

Kattie is a full-time writer based in Orlando. She obtained her bachelor’s degree in psychology from FIU and her master’s in English Literature from Mercy College.

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Ashley Kellerman

Account Executive

Ashley worked in the fields of oncology patient coordination, fitness, and medical device sales, where she was recognized as a top diagnostic sales representative.

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Elizabeth Galewski

Writer

Elizabeth is a graduate of Wellesley College and the University of Pennsylvania. She got her start in Communications on Capitol Hill. In her free time, you can find her kayaking, swimming, and biking.

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Melanie Parncutt

Publicist

Melanie is a passionate storyteller with strong expertise in interpersonal relationships and high-speed communication. Her experience in advertising, writing, and full service PR helps create strong relationships with the media.

April MacKenzie

Executive Assistant

April is a graduate of the University of Central Florida with a BA in Sociology and brings to the table 20+ years experience in customer service, administration, and leadership in an array of industries.

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Louis Perez

Business Development Manager

Louis graduated from Florida State University. After college, he became a Brand Specialist and later a sales leader for a few of the premier boat brands in the world, including MasterCraft, Nautique, Boston Whaler, Galeon, and more.

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David Watkins

Publicist

David graduated from the University of Cincinnati with a B.A. in journalism, a minor in communication, and a certificate in public relations. He enjoys hiking, seeing films, and taking his Husky-Shepard to the lake.

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Jacklyn Lavoie

Marketing Specialist

Jacklyn worked as the Social Media Manager for The WELL Team. In this role, she became proficient in organic social media strategies.

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Mark Kaley

Account Strategist

Mark has over 15 years of experience consulting with large and small businesses providing them with management, marketing, and business consulting services.

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Danielle Gober

ACCOUNT STRATEGIST

Danielle is an Orlando native and a graduate of Rollins College, where she earned her Bachelor’s in communication and public relations.

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Gregory Linnelli

ACCOUNT STRATEGIST

Gregory has over 15 years of experience working in the broadcasting field and is the Radio Network Host for the Tampa Bay Lightning.

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Thomas Mustac

Publicist

Thomas holds a Masters Degree in Communication with an Advanced Certification in Nonprofit organizations. His diverse background spans the healthcare, sports, and interior design industries.

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Nik Korba

Writer

Nik dreamed of being a writer,and as an adult, that dream came true. He has been a screenwriter, ghostwriter, novel writer, song writer, and blog writer.

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Laura Pucker

Publicist

Laura is also the owner of BBE Media, an all-inclusive agency that strives to meet her client's PR and marketing needs.

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Kendall Barnes

Marketing Specialists

Kendall is one of the Marketing Specialists here at Otter PR. She graduated from the University of South Florida with a bachelor’s degree in Marketing

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Mark Hashem

Business Development Representative

Mark has worked in the retail automotive side of the business, becoming a sales representative at the local auto parts store where, a short time later, he became a general manager.

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Amanda Reseburg

Writer

Amanda is originally from Wisconsin and has a bachelor’s degree in Sociology and over a decade of experience as an entrepreneur.

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Gabrielle Lask

PUBLICIST

Gabrielle is from St. Louis, MO. She's a Rollins College graduate with a BA in Communications focused on PR and a minor in Professional Writing. Gabrielle loves to go to the beach or pool, explore local parks and springs, and try new restaurants.

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Alexia McKay

Publicist

Alexia is the founder and publisher of RoyalTee Magazine. She is a graduate of Florida A&M University and is a member of the National Association of Black Journalists and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

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Joshua Santana

Executive Assistant

Joshua attended the University of Florida where he completed his degree in business administration. He has a retail management and sales background with a passion for tech.

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Court Walker

PUBLICIST

Court graduated from Louisiana State University in Mass Communication with a concentration in PR. They held a number of leadership positions, including serving as an LSU Ambassador, Manship School of Mass Communication Member.

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David Purdy

Publicist

David is a proud veteran of the US Navy and a mass communications graduate of USF. He worked many years in radio broadcasting as a DJ, Traffic reporter and news anchor, most recently for Newsradio WFLA in Tampa.

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Anna Kate Womack

Publicist

Anna Kate loves storytelling and forming meaningful relationships and applies these passions to her work as a public relations professional.

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Caleb Harper

ACCOUNT STRATEGIST

Caleb has over 10 years of experience developing software systems and other various technologies.

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Marcy Paulson

Writer

Marcy is a full-time writer based in Tennessee. She graduated from Bryan College with a bachelor’s degree in education and received a master’s degree from Peabody at Vanderbilt University.

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Sean Boelman

ASSISTANT EDITOR

Sean is a journalist with experience in the entertainment field working as a film critic and interviewer. His work has appeared on several top outlets, and he's been quoted by major studios in trailers and posters.

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Isabel Reynolds

Financial Planner & Analyst

Izzy obtained a bachelor's degree in Sociology and Philosophy from the University of Nebraska. She's an experienced financial professional with a demonstrated history of working in a non-profit organization.

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Kelly Johnson

ACCOUNT STRATEGIST

Kelly was a high school English teacher in various school districts in Virginia and Florida for 10 years. She has also worked in the hospitality and tourism industries.

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Pilar Lewis

publicist

Pilar graduated from Kent State University with a bachelor’s degree in public relations and a minor in English, as well as a master’s degree in media and journalism.

Bryan Hynes

publicist

Bryan is a die-hard Philadelphia sports fan who also loves playing the guitar and violin during his spare time.

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Senior Media Strategist

Dan is the Senior Media Strategist for Otter PR. For the past 15 years, he has worked as a television news anchor and reporter covering a broad range of topics across global industries.

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Moses

Master Storytailer

Moses creates amazing tails for our clients and keeps them wagging for more. No one can resist this face.

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We interview each and every client to make sure that we can create the perfect PR plan and build our relationship on a foundation of growth. In most cases we find that setting realistic expectations yields real results. Get started today with your free consultation.

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The amount of publicity they have generated for has been nothing short of impressive. It has dramatically increased new clients by 30% and I have seen my platforms grow 2-fold

Mike Mandell

@lawbymike

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