About Us

John D. Palmer:

Based in Florence, AL, John Palmer has over a decade of experience in media and public relations. specializing in startups with a focus on technology. John, a graduate of The University of Alabama’s College of Communication & Information Sciences, has worked closely with CEOs and other top executives around the US and beyond to clearly communicate their companies' innovative services and products to the public through PR campaigns, newsletters, press releases, and ghostwritten blogs. John also led efforts to pitch story ideas to publications and podcasts, successfully getting valuable local, national and international exposure for clients. Before entering the public relations field, John honed his skills as a newspaper reporter handling multiple writing assignments, design, photography and videography. He continues to work for The Lakeside Life magazine as a contributing writer and their executive editor. In his spare time, John can usually be found on the water (often on a kayak) with a fishing pole in hand.

TJ Parks:

Based in Sheridan, WY, TJ Parks has spent years as a professional storyteller. While studying at the University of Alabama (where he first met John), TJ had the privilege of learning under the guidance of Pulitzer Prize-winning author Rick Bragg. He loves to draw out the color in a story and show the audience exactly why they should care. He started his career as a journalist but transitioned to providing PR services for some of Silicon Valley's hottest startups. In his free time, he enjoys spending time in virtual reality, drinking tea, and learning (slowly) how to cook.