Public Affairs · Communications · Marketing
Leadership. Listening. Clarity.
Michael Clark - Communications Leader, Speaker, and Strategic advisor.
Communications and public relations leader with more than 15 years of experience spanning public-sector management, business ownership, and technology. I advise leaders through sensitive issues, build high-performing teams, and connect organizational priorities with the people they serve.
My background includes strategic communications, public affairs, media relations, crisis response, and community engagement for public agencies. I help executives and elected boards bring clarity to complex issues, build public trust, and turn organizational goals into meaningful action.
My experience serving business owners across multiple industries also shapes how I lead today. I bring business judgment and a practical approach to solving problems, making decisions under pressure, and delivering results.
Professional Background
MBA · AESA, PRSA & NSPRA Speaker and Award Recipient
Former OSPRA President · Toastmasters Gold Leader · Ironman Finisher
Projects, Speaking and Interviews
Dirt To Sky Podcast Interview
Invited to speak about leadership, business and strategies around asking for help, negotiation and enjoying the pursuit of big goals.
Transforming Team Performance
Invited to speak at the AESA National Conference about the crucial building blocks that must be in place before leveraging AI.
Gervais Bond Campaign
Led communications that helped save a community from loosing their schools by passing a bond measure after eight failed attempts.
How I Help
Strategy grounded in people and listening
My work sits where leadership, communication, and public trust meet. I bring public sector experience, business agency background, and a practical approach to complex decisions.
Communications leadership
Campaigns, executive messaging, crisis communications, and storytelling that help organizations communicate with purpose.
Public Engagement
Clear, accessible communication that gives communities the information they need to participate in decisions that affect them.
Strategic Advisory
Thought partnership for leaders navigating transitions, consequential choices, and the next stage of their work.
The standard for great leadership isn't what you build, but rather who you build up. This truth guides every strategy, conversation, and decision in my practice and always centers back to my favorite quote:
“People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”
– Maya Angelou
The Impact
$250M+ Raised
Through local bond campaigns.
National and Statewide Awards
Michael and teams he’s led have been awarded numerous state and national awards of excellence in marketing, communications, writing and research.
Speaker and Facilitator
Michael is often invited to speak and facilitate at both state and national events on topics of communications, marketing, leadership and culture.
“Michael has an amazing balance of world-class communications skills along with empathy” - Mark Mohammadpour
“Michael has an innate ability to bring out the best in people”
- Madeline Sattler
“Michael has been the most inspiring manager and mentor. He is an incredible advocate and cheerleader for others” - Bettina Bautista
“Michael has a way of making others feel at ease in challenging situations.” - Emily Reverman
My work brings together strategic communications, executive advice, business partnerships and community engagement. I help leaders make sense of sensitive issues, changing landscapes and help act as a reminder to always listen to the community and customer before every decision.
Connecting leadership, government, business and community.
Executive and Board Counsel
Campaigns, executive messaging, crisis communications, and storytelling that help communicate with purpose.
Public Engagement
Understanding different perspectives, and planning clear, communication that supports informed participation.
Business Minded Practices
Combining sound business strategies and technology to to improve how organizations make an impact,
Crisis Response
Bringing calm judgment to high-profile situations and maintaining consistent, timely public information.
Limited availability
One-to-one leadership and business coaching.
I also work with a very limited number of executives and business leaders who want a trusted thought partner for a transition, a difficult decision, or their next stage of growth.
Private sessions are available on Sundays. Reach out to discuss fit, availability, and engagement options.
A life worth living.
Is a life worth recording.
