Minnesota purpose-driven strategic communication firm

Our Values

Our values define who we are and how we operate in the world.

A Growth mindset and curiosity help businesses grow
Positivity inspires fresh thinking and great results
Equity is essential for a safe, anti-racist, anti-discriminatory organization and culture
Integrity — in our work, energy and actions — is foundational
The Courage to lead change makes everything possible
Action fuels momentum, drives results and delivers growth
Authenticity and genuine connections earn trust
Collaboration leverages strengths and supports success
Well-being is the foundation

		Beehive is proud to be a Certified B Corporation. Certified B Corporations are businesses that meet the highest standards of verified social and environmental performance, public transparency and legal accountability to balance profit and purpose.
		We use the Entrepreneurial Operating System® to encourage focus, discipline and accountability in our team.

Our Team

Lisa Hannum

CEO

Abigail Greenheck

Group Vice President

Ayme Zemke

EVP, Client Service & Certified Crisis Communication Leader

Becky McNamara

CFO

Jacquie Fiorillo

Account Strategist

Katy O’Neill

Account Coordinator

Kevin Wong

Design Director

Marie Renckens

Senior Account Director

Nicki Gibbs

EVP, Strategy

Rebecca Martin

VP, Culture & Talent

Our Culture

Beehive’s energized culture inspires well-being, creativity and growth.

2020 Top Public Relations Firm - Finance & Commerce and Minnesota Lawyer

2020 Top Places to Work in PR - PRNEWS

2020 Best Places to Work - Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal

2020 Best Workplaces - Inc. Magazine

2019 Company Champion - TeamWomenMN

2019 Best for the World, Category: Workers - B Lab

2019 Best Places to Work in PR - PRWeek

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Well-being is foundational to a strong, energized culture. We offer tools and support for our people to be healthy and productive.

Physical strength and energy is vital to being our best selves and doing our best work.

Tools like Strengths Finder and appreciation languages help us become better teammates and more effective communicators.

Prioritizing time each day to pause and reflect allows us to communicate clearly, effectively and professionally. It helps build trust with our clients, partners and team.

Our team is equipped with the tools and technology needed to be productive and engaged from their home offices. We encourage intentional, screen-free breaks throughout the day for people to move and recharge.

We inspire our team members to stretch and grow, so they can enjoy their full creative potential. We set short- and long-term goals to keep us accountable for what we’re truly capable of.

Power Hours, intense, distraction-free work time, followed by a short break (like taking a quick walk) help us stay focused. Research shows the most productive people work using this sprint/recovery model.

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We work and live with purpose, every day.

We are proud to partner with organizations and professional associations that are committed to justice, equity, diversity and inclusion in business, our industry and communities.

BrandLab - Partner since 2016

The BrandLab’s mission is to change the face and voice of the marketing industry by introducing, guiding and preparing students for careers in marketing. Their vision is a marketing industry that thrives on the insights and creativity of people with diverse ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Women’s Business Enterprise National Council – Certified since 2008

The Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC), founded in 1997, is the largest third-party certifier of businesses owned, controlled and operated by women in the United States.

National PR Council – Member since 2016

The PR Council advocates for and advances the business of communications firms by building the market and the value of firms as strategic business partners. The Council includes more than 100 of America’s leading communications firms, representing the premier global, mid-size, regional and specialty agencies across every discipline and practice area.

Time to Vote & ElectionDay.org

Time to Vote and ElectionDay.org are nonpartisan efforts to increase voter participation. Companies participating in these nonpartisan efforts commit to providing paid time off for employees to vote.

Civic Alliance

The Civic Alliance is non-partisan group of businesses working together to build a future where everyone participates in shaping our country.

We stand up for safe, anti-racist, anti-discriminatory organizations that are diverse, equitable and inclusive. We believe diversity, equity and inclusion are critical to strong partnerships and better outcomes. And we know that small and diverse businesses drive our economy. Find out more about partnering with Beehive.

Employee community partners

Our people also volunteer their time and expertise to projects, causes and organizations they are personally passionate about.

363 Days Food Program
Amherst H. Wilder Foundation
Animal Humane Society
Boy Scouts of America Troop 67
Cap Campaign creative
Cottage Grove Baseball Association
Cottage Grove Basketball
Creative Mornings Minneapolis
Cub Scout Pack 67
Dakota County/Greenvale Township
Dakota Hills Middle School
Dress for Success Twin Cities
Eagan High School
Eagan High School Theater Boosters
Election Judge Volunteer
Every Meal
Feed My Starving Children
Highland Ball
Hopkins Rehabilitation Center, Brooklyn
Messiah Lutheran Church
Minneapolis College of Art and Design
Minnesota Alliance for Patient Safety
MN Life Bridge
MS Society
Nativity of Our Lord County Fair
Nativity of Our Lord School
Nativity of Our Lord School Book Fair
Nativity of Our Lord Swim Team
New Challenges Inc.
Northfield Promise
Parade Figure Skating Club
PRSA "PR Spark" Event
PRSA MN
PRSA PR North Conference
River Valley Church
Social Services Support
St. Cloud State University
SteppingStone Theatre
The BrandLab
Upturnship

Katy O’Neill

Account Coordinator

koneill@beehivepr.biz

(651) 789-2248

About

Katy starts every opportunity asking one critical question: “Why?” Her curiosity, obsession for learning and love of a challenge drive Katy to produce fresh, well-researched work that hits the mark. Her accountability, warmth and wit make collaboration a pleasure.

Brand Experience

Deluxe Corp.
GEHA
Miami University College of Arts and Science
Minnesota Medical Association
Rasmussen College
Saks Fifth Avenue

Membership

Communication committee co-chair, PRSA
Social media chair, Minnesota B Local

Strengths

Achiever
Input
Learner
Responsibility
Intellection

Marie Renckens

Senior Account Director

mrenckens@beehivepr.biz

(651) 789-2239

About

Marie knows smart data drives insights, ideas and meaningful outcomes. Her innate curiosity and clarity of purpose make her brilliant at simplifying the complex and solving business challenges. Marie quickly earns trust through her genuine partnership, strategic perspective and results-driven approach.

Brand Experience

3M
Beaumont
GEHA
Huron Consulting
Rasmussen College
The University of Chicago

Strengths

Individualization
Relator
Communication
Input
Strategic

Career Experience

Gyro
Lipman Hearne

Kevin Wong

Design Director

kwong@beehivepr.biz

(651) 789-2247

About

Kevin’s super power is balance. He artfully balances the creative and strategic, using visual communication to inspire engagement and growth. He easily navigates changing priorities with focus and flawless delivery. And he balances reflection with forward-thinking solutions to design new ways to connect and elevate.

Brand Experience

3M
Beaumont Health
Deluxe Corporation
GEHA
Minnesota Medical Association
University of Minnesota Health

Strengths

Learner
Maximizer
Strategic
Belief
Relator

Career Experience

University of Northwestern — St. Paul
Feed My Starving Children
Emmons and Olivier Resources

Abigail Greenheck

Group Vice President

agreenheck@beehivepr.biz

(651) 789-2240

About

Abigail is unflappable, even in the most challenging situations. She approaches each new opportunity with vision, curiosity and discernment. Clients value Abigail’s positive attitude, creative strategies and honest counsel. Her energy and belief in what’s possible bring light to the room.

Brand Experience

Adolfson & Peterson
Beaumont Health
General Mills
Minnesota Medical Association
Royal Canin
University of Minnesota Health

Membership

Board, Minnesota Alliance for Patient Safety

Strengths

Strategic
Individualization
Arranger
Communication
Learner

Career Experience

Olson
Adsoka
University of St. Thomas

Lisa Hannum

CEO

lhannum@beehivepr.biz

(651) 789-2233

About

Lisa believes the power of communication builds better businesses for a better world. She has the vision to see what’s possible, even when the page is blank. Her ability to turn fresh insights into meaningful connections strengthens businesses in ways that create enduring value. CEOs call her for new perspectives and trust her when the stakes are high.

Brand Experience

Cargill
National Pork Producers Council
Pillsbury
University of Minnesota Health
Verizon

Strengths

Strategic
Activator
Input
Ideation
Learner

Career Experience

Spong PR
Bozell Worldwide
Ergodyne

Ayme Zemke

EVP, Client Service & Certified Crisis Communication Leader

azemke@beehivepr.biz

(651) 789-2235

About

Ayme has the gift of understanding – the ability to see people’s needs and make meaningful connections that build trust. But that’s just part of what makes her a master of client service. Her clients and teams quickly learn that her insights get to the heart of what really matters to move businesses forward with purpose.

Certified in Crisis Communication and Reputation Risk Management | PRSA

Brand Experience

Adolfson & Peterson
Beaumont Health
Cargill
CliftonLarsonAllen
Deluxe Corp.
GEHA

Membership

Board, PRSA

Certification

APR, PRSA

Strengths

Positivity
Communication
Relator
Developer
Empathy

Career Experience

Padilla Speer Beardsley

Rebecca Martin

VP, Culture & Talent

rmartin@beehivepr.biz

(651) 789-2236

About

Rebecca is the heart and soul behind our energized team. Her gift is seeing the potential in everyone and drawing out their best. She is the keeper of Beehive’s culture, leading programs like BeWell so our people have the tools and support they need to be healthy, connected and productive. Rebecca believes making Beehive a great place to work is good for us, and good for our clients.

Strengths

Relator
Individualization
Empathy
Achiever
Arranger

Professional Associations

Public Relations Society of America
Twin Cities Society for Human Resources Management

Membership

Learning Chair, B Local Minnesota
Steering Committee, Nativity County Fair

Career Experience

Weber Shandwick

Becky McNamara

CFO

bmcnamara@beehivepr.biz

(651) 789-2246

About

Becky combines strong analytical skills with a keen emphasis on people and relationships. She has a gift for diving deep into intricate financial and operational information, breaking down variables and determining solutions that grow the business, support the culture and empower employees.

Certification

EOS Integrator

Strengths

Relator
Maximizer
Learner
Responsibility
Arranger

Career Experience

FiOp

Nicki Gibbs

EVP, Strategy

ngibbs@beehivepr.biz

(651) 789-2234

About

Nicki is a positively brilliant strategist with a knack for inspiring clients and teams to think and act in powerful ways. Her favorite question is “What if?” Her ability to imagine what’s possible creates contagious enthusiasm that moves businesses forward.

Brand Experience

3M
Beaumont
GEHA
Rasmussen College
University of Minnesota Health

Certification

Prosci Change Practitioner

Strengths

Strategic
Ideation
Activator
Significance
Relator

Career Experience

Weber Shandwick

Jacquie Fiorillo

Account Strategist

jfiorillo@beehivepr.biz

(651) 789-2237

About

Jacquie embraces new people, ideas and perspectives with openness and an eye towards discovering growth opportunities. She confidently connects these inputs to communicate powerful ideas with lasting impact. Jacquie consistently creates strong momentum that drives results and brings positivity to every interaction.

Brand Experience

Associated Bank
AZO Feminine Health
Culturelle
GEHA
Minnehaha Academy
Rasmussen College

Certifications

Social Marketing Certification, Hootsuite Academy
Data and Digital Certification for PR Pros, PR Council

Strengths

Includer
Strategic
Responsibility
Communication
Significance

Career Experience

The Thomas Collective

Get to know Beehive Strategic Communication

Our Values

Our values define who we are and how we operate in the world.

Lisa Hannum

Abigail Greenheck

Ayme Zemke

Becky McNamara

Jacquie Fiorillo

Katy O’Neill

Kevin Wong

Marie Renckens

Nicki Gibbs

Rebecca Martin

Our Culture

Beehive’s energized culture inspires well-being, creativity and growth.

We work and live with purpose, every day.

We are proud to partner with organizations and professional associations that are committed to justice, equity, diversity and inclusion in business, our industry and communities.

BrandLab - Partner since 2016

Women’s Business Enterprise National Council – Certified since 2008

National PR Council – Member since 2016

Time to Vote & ElectionDay.org

Civic Alliance

Employee community partners

Our people also volunteer their time and expertise to projects, causes and organizations they are personally passionate about.

Katy O’Neill

Marie Renckens

Kevin Wong

Abigail Greenheck

Lisa Hannum

Ayme Zemke

Certified in Crisis Communication and Reputation Risk Management | PRSA

Rebecca Martin

Becky McNamara

Nicki Gibbs

Jacquie Fiorillo