IRIS SALSMAN
Iris has been in the public relations field since 1984. A native Bostonian, she began her PR career at the second largest nonprofit organization in St. Louis, before leaving to co-found Salsman Lundgren Public Relations. One of the most recognized and respected agencies in the St. Louis area, SLPR provided marketing and PR services to clients in a wide range of industries including accounting, architecture, construction, education, engineering, financial services, healthcare, hospitality, interior design, real estate and retail.

Now Iris has launched I. Salsman PR to provide personalized services to owners of small and mid-sized businesses. Her expertise includes strategic planning and creative concept development as well as media relations, copy writing and event planning. She frequently writes and speaks on the subjects of branding, PR and marketing, and her creative touch has produced award-winning results and national visibility for clients throughout the region.

Iris is a graduate of Emerson College and the University of Pittsburgh, with undergraduate and graduate degrees in speech and communication.

MANDY DARR
With experience in both the corporate and nonprofit sectors, Mandy worked for Ervin Marketing Creative Communications for over three years as an account coordinator. Her portfolio includes producing a corporate communications newsletter serving over 7,500 employees and copy writing award-winning television and radio spots. In addition, she has worked for the Walt Disney World Company and has served as publicity director for a successful capital campaign and as well as providing public relations for the Southwestern Illinois Chamber of Commerce.

Mandy holds a bachelor's of journalism from the University of Missouri - Columbia.

SHERI CHORLINS
Sheri is an experienced marketing and public relations professional with nearly 15 years of experience building and executing effective strategies for and on-behalf of leading organizations. She has experience in corporate and agency settings, generating awareness for organizations within numerous industries including real estate, construction and architecture.

Sheri was the Director of Marketing for St. Louis-based Pace Properties/CRESA Partners, a leading commercial real estate and services firm. Before joining Pace, Sheri was a Senior Account Executive with Weber Shandwick, a global public relations firm.

Sheri holds a B.A. in Communications from the University of Missouri - Columbia and an M.B.A. from Fontbonne University.

NICK BENEDICK
Nick has been part of the I. Salsman team for more than a year. A graduate of Southeast Missouri State University with a degree in public relations, his copy writing has produced award-winning results for the agency's clients. Nick's prior experience includes working at Salsman Lundgren Public Relations where his creativity and media relations skills contributed to numerous PR campaigns.

HEATHER COX
Heather has more thantwelve years of professional graphic design experience. A graduate of Missouri State University, she received her bachelor of fine arts degree in graphic design. Heather specializes in award-winning direct mail, print advertising, newsletters, brochures and magazine layout, as well as custom logos and web site design.

MEGHAN LILLIE
Meghan has recently joined the I. Salsman team as the new marketing coordinator. Meghan graduated from Missouri State with a degree in public relations. Her prior experience includes work in the non-profit and corporate sectors where she handled event planning and media relations. Meghan also worked for MTV in their press department, dealing with large media outlets.