Leadership
We are playmakers and visionaries.
We are playmakers and visionaries. We accelerate growth by developing and executing communications strategies alongside our clients that drive meaningful business results!
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Jeff Lambert
U.S. Executive Chairman
Jeff Lambert founded Lambert Global in his basement at age 26 and has led the firm through 25 straight years of growth to become Michigan’s largest PR firm...
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Mike Houston
U.S. CEO
Beginning as an Associate at Lambert nearly two decades ago, Mike Houston now leads the firm’s entire operations, including its investor relations, public relations, and integrated marketing strategies.
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Kimberly Hoyle
Business Development U.S. Lead
Kimberly Hoyle is responsible for building the firms client base and overseeing the agency’s marketing strategy. She works closely with the firm’s practice group leaders.
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Gloria Raines, SPHR, CDP
Human Resources U.S. Lead
Gloria, a Certified Diversity Professional, is an astute HR strategist with demonstrated expertise in spearheading initiatives and leading dynamic teams across diverse sectors, including retail, education, e-procurement, manufacturing, Fin-Tech, and Communications and Integrated Marketing.
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Expertise
Practice group leaders.
Our team brings a lot to the field. Whether you’re launching a new brand, considering an investment, or looking for market research, we’ve got the experience to make your story a success.
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Michelle Olson, APR
U.S. Chief Client Officer
With more than 35 years in public relations and integrated marketing, Michelle Olson is managing partner at Lambert and has served clients across the U.S. and internationally and has significant experience in corporate communications and issues management across industries.
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Matt Jackson
Partner
With nearly 30 years of marketing communications experience, Matt Jackson has led PR, social, paid digital and brand strategy efforts for many of Lambert’s top B2C, D2C and B2B clients for more than a decade.
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Jeff Gaunt
Managing Director
Jeff Gaunt is a managing director in Lambert’s Grand Rapids, Michigan, office and leads the firm’s Crisis & Reputation Management group.
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Paige Wirth
Managing Director
As Managing Director of Marketing Strategy, Paige Wirth oversees the day-to-day operations of the firm’s client-facing marketing strategy and creative teams, including market research, digital marketing, channel strategy and design.
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Joe DiBenedetto
Managing Director
As managing director and chair of the Education & Social Impact practice at Lambert, Joe DiBenedetto manages a team of professionals providing strategic counsel and daily integrated public relations.
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Jennifer Hurson
Managing Director
Jennifer Hurson develops strategic communications programs for some of the world’s leading private equity firms to help support M&A, fundraising, leadership transitions, industry recognition, and crisis issues.
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Adam Scholder
Managing Director
With more than 25 years of experience working with some of the most recognized consumer brands in the country, Adam Scholder serves as Managing Director of the firm’s consumer division.
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