Chapter position: Director at large
Current position: Owner, Fendos PR

What do you find most beneficial about our chapter? Networking with industry peers and staying up to date on changes in our industry by hearing great luncheon speakers.

What’s the craziest thing you’ve had to do for work? I’ve had three really amazing projects I’ve been lucky enough to work on in my career. I was the PR Counsel for Concordia University when President Bush spoke at their spring commencement, so I got to work with White House staff and secret service in planning and promoting that event. I also got to work with Dave Fantle when he was with Visit Milwaukee to unveil the Bronze Fonz with the cast of Happy Days and for Danny Gokey’s American Idol Homecoming Day. Both events were so much fun and so memorable to work on. It was such a neat experience for me to meet the cast of Happy Days since I had grown up watching the show every week. I had perma-grin the entire day.

Who do you suggest your fellow chapter members follow on Twitter? Reporters and bloggers they are trying to pitch.

What do you like to do outside of work? Spend time with my husband and two boys, ages 12 and 14. We love to travel, play Frisbee golf, shoot hoops, watch movies and bike. When I’m not spending time with them, I enjoy baking, reading, crocheting and hanging with my friends.

What’s your favorite restaurant in Southeastern Wisconsin? It’s too hard to pick one! Italian: That’s Amore, French: Le Reve, Thai: Mekong Café, Special Occasion: Crazy Water, Pizza: Balisteri’s.

Take 5 is a recurring set of questions designed to get to know our chapter’s board members.

Chapter position: Social media and communications chair
Current position: PR account supervisor at STIR

What do you find most beneficial about our chapter?
I enjoy the networking and educational opportunities the chapter provides. It’s a great group with a lot of smart PR professionals.

What social media outlets do you use?
Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram and LinkedIn

What do you like to do outside of work?
My husband I recently bought a house and have had a lot of fun renovating, decorating and landscaping. I enjoy trying new restaurants, Pilates and spending time with family and friends.

What’s your favorite part about living and working in Southeastern Wisconsin?
I love living here. I grew up here and spent a few years in Ohio attending college and working, and I’m happy to be back in Milwaukee. It’s a great city with a lot to offer – restaurants, festivals, sports venues and more.

What’s your favorite restaurant in Southeastern Wisconsin?
I love so many. My favorites are Bel Air Cantina, Sobelman’s, Buck Bradley’s and Ann’s Italian Restaurant.

What’s the best vacation you’ve taken?
Aruba. The beaches were beautiful. We took a jeep tour of the island, exploring a natural pool and ruins of an old gold mine. Snorkeling was also a lot of fun.

Take 5 is a recurring set of questions designed to get to know our chapter’s board members

Chapter position: Young pros co-chair
Current position: PR account executive at Laughlin Constable

What do you find most beneficial about our chapter?
I think the chapter’s monthly networking and educational events are extremely beneficial. They give me the opportunity to stay educated and up-to-date on what is going on in our industry, both locally and beyond.

What social media outlets do you use?
Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest

What do you like to do outside of work?
I enjoy spending time outdoors – hiking, biking, running, boating and horseback riding. I also enjoy trying new restaurants and spending time with family and friends.

What’s your favorite part about living and working in Southeastern Wisconsin?
I LOVE Southeastern Wisconsin. I think Milwaukee offers the best of both worlds – it has a bigger city feel with trendy restaurants, nightlife and entertainment, but it’s still filled with friendly, down-to-earth people. It’s a great community to be part of.

What’s your favorite restaurant in Southeastern Wisconsin?
I have too many to count, but some that I visit most frequently are Pizza Man, Blazac, Cafe Hollander and Cempazuchi.

Take 5 is a recurring set of questions designed to get to know our chapter’s board members.