We use communications to help our clients solve their business challenges and get the reputation they deserve.

Well-understood organizations have the best opportunity for success. Tunheim leverages communications to help clients navigate the complex situations. We take on our clients’ challenges as our own and customize communications efforts to deliver results.

Tunheim was founded because talented people wanted to do interesting work. Since 1990, we’ve operated by the fundamental beliefs that well-informed people make good decisions and that effective communication is a critical component of successful business strategy.

We’re a certified woman-owned business and a member of IPREX, the second-largest independent global agency network.

AdobeStock 779391291 cropped - About Us image

Our Approach To Talent

Tunheim tackles our clients’ challenges with a collective approach – a belief that no one individual is as good as the company’s “collective best.” A philosophy since our inception, this means we are committed to building the right team of talent to serve client needs.

We have a robust number of strategic partnerships with talented professionals who join our teams, but choose to operate as independent contractors – we call them Strategic Partners.

We are also a member of IPREX, the second-largest independent global agency network, giving us access to talent and insights from all around the world.

Meet Team Tunheim

Tunheim believes clients should always have access to the best counsel, strategy and talent. Tunheim is a collection of builders, thinkers, tinkerers, strategists, communicators, marketers, and generally smart people who believe working together is how we move messages and ultimately the world forward. Our senior-heavy team has been in your shoes—we were once the client. We bring our collective best to transform your relationships with your stakeholders.

Interested in joining our team? Visit our careers page ⇒

Kathy Tunheim

Kathy Tunheim

CEO & Principal
Photo of Pat Milan

Patrick Milan

Chief Insights Officer
Photo of Katie Norby

Kaie Norby

New Business & Marketing Senior Strategist
Photo of Ashley Pettingill

Ashley Pettingill

Account Supervisor
Photo of Paul Thelen

Paul Thelen

Senior Digital Campaign Supervisor
Photo of Leo Moulsoff

Leo Moulsoff

Digital Associate
heads

Virginia "Ginny" Melvie

Senior Executive Assistant
Photo of Paula Wright

Paula Wright

Sr. Vice President, Client Services
Photo of Jason Dorow

Jason Dorow

Senior Account Supervisor
Liz Sheets

Liz Sheets

Chief Growth Officer

Photo of Ben Hill

Ben Hill

Senior Counsel
Photo of Charlie Vander Aarde

Charlie Vander Aard

Director, Public Affairs & Change Mgmt
Bess Ellenson

Bess Ellenson

Sr. Director, Media & Storytelling
Photo of Emily McGrath

Emily McGrath

Sr. Director, Strategic Communications
Photo of Sandi Scott

Sandi Scott

Senior Account Supervisor
Photo of Miles Plueger

Miles Plueger

Associate
Photo of Lani Jordan

Lani Jordan

Senior Counsel
Photo of David Erickson

David Erickson

Sr. Director, AI & Emerging Tech
Photo of Doug Hill

Doug Hill

Sr. Account Supervisor, Public Affairs
Photo of Nora Raube

Nora Raube

Senior Digital & Campaign Strategist
Photo of Olivia Michel

Olivia Michel

Digital Associate
Arick Weirson

Arick Wierson

Strategic Planner

Let's get to work.

Tunheim
2001 Killebrew Drive, Suite 308
Bloomington, MN 55425 [Directions]
Phone: 952.851.1600