MessageCoach Staff

Julie Metea –
Strategy, Media Relations & Editorial Services

Julie founded MessageCoach Public Relations in 2004 and has enjoyed helping organizations of all sizes effectively communicate key messages to media, shareholders, analysts, employees, retirees, community leaders and special interest groups. She is your key contact for strategy, media relations and editorial services. Her degrees are from the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor (BA, Political Science) and Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism (MSJ).  Contact her at jmetea (at) messagecoach (dot) com.

Andrew Penney –
Public Relations Account Manager

Andy joined MessageCoach in July 2009 as a part-time employee. After a short time he was promoted to Public Relation Account Manager. Andy managed the company’s Battle Creek-based office and led the onsite staff. He interacts with target audiences (media, community groups, government representatives) delivering messages on behalf of clients. He is well versed in Vocus, (an on-demand public relations software) where he optimizes relationships with media, analysts and bloggers.

Now based in Chicago, Andy generates content within our virtual work environment to elevate brands through SEO PR, social media and interactive communications. Andy is a seasoned musician with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mass Communication/Public Relations and a Video/Television Production and Broadcasting from, Specs Howard School of Media Arts.

Margaret Johnson -
Strategy & Editorial Services

Margaret Johnson is your specialist in strategy and editorial services. She has more than 18 years of experience in public affairs, corporate communications, marketing and advertising. She has led several teams of professionals in producing award-winning publications and strategic communications programs. Margaret holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communications, from Michigan State University and Indiana University. She studied Opera at the University of Michigan.

Dave Muse – Interactive Technology & Video Production Services

Dave is a technology and video production professional. He brings 30 years of experience in national, local, and corporate television production to your project. He also is the author of several software products and programs websites. His work earned him seven Emmy awards for directing, photography, editing and audio. He’s built his own electric car and belongs to MENSA.

Wonder Web - Social Media Campaigns and Search Engine Optimization

Wonder Web and Jeff Greer are partners with MessageCoach Public Relations. Jeff Greer, the Principal of Wonder Web is your expert in websites and online content. He has more than 15 years of experience building content-rich websites and online content strategies for companies large and small, from The Walt Disney Company, Kellogg and Visteon Corporation, to dot coms and brand new start ups. He is especially well-versed in employee and business-to-business communications. His degrees are from The University of Maryland at College Park (BA, English; MFA, Creative Writing) and Western Michigan University (PhD, English).

'corePHP' – Web Development

'corePHP' developed this website, and we highly recommend them for web-based programming and content management systems.  They also provide graphic design, printing services, high-end design, illustration, photography and creative retouching.