The Team

Our Sierracomm team is made up of seasoned, senior-level professionals with diverse backgrounds in public relations, media relations, social marketing, marketing, web, art design and graphics.

Several are former journalists, professional writers, and bloggers. Many are currently active in social media.

All of our staff members are dedicated to giving back to their communities and working to protect the environment.

Susan Kohl, APR

President

Susan's diverse background includes experience in public relations, marketing, and radio and television news. As a journalist, she worked for CBS Radio; WCPX-TV, Orlando; KCOY-TV, Santa Maria and PM Magazine Montana. She is an accredited member of the Public Relations Society of America and has won numerous awards. She is the author of Getting Attention: Leading Edge Lessons for Publicity and Marketing, published by Butterworth-Heinemann and Twins Stories, Wildcat Canyon Press.

Doug Kohl

Strategic PR Consultant

Doug has more than 10 years in business, technology, marketing and communications. His expertise lies in the development of strategic business, marketing and public relations plans that help companies build brand, increase revenue and establish solid reputations with their target audiences. His specialty is in securing television news coverage for clients.

Susan MacTavish Best

Strategic PR Consultant

Susan MacTavish Best has worked extensively with European and North American companies providing them with strategic counsel since 1995. Susan is founder of Posthoc: The Upfront Guide to San Francisco, an award-winning volunteer-driven online resource for the Bay Area. www.posthoc.com

Susan is Director of Glasshouse/San Francisco, a networking group for entrepreneurs and professionals across all industries. www.theglasshouse.net

Brad Burns

Art Director

With more than 20 years of award-winning experience, Brad is responsible for the creative strategy, design, and print management of marketing collateral and advertisements for Sierra Communications' clients. His talent in art, his ability to support business objectives, and his sensitivity to graphically telling the story and delivering the message makes him one of the best in the business. He is an expert at creating a high-end "look" on a tight budget.

Sharon Honerlah

Webmaster

Sharon comes to us with over 25 years of experience in the High Tech industry, contributing to the success of National Semiconductor, Monolithic Memories, Advanced Micro Devices and Motorola. She has been our "Web Goddess" since the spring of 2000 and completed her Webmaster Certification coursework, specializing in Design and Media, through Austin Community College in 2001. Sharon has designed several internal websites for Motorola. She is an active member of the International Webmasters Association (IWA) and the World Organization of Webmasters (WOW).