Misryoum reports Sachs Media promoted Amy Climenhage and Kelly Corder to Vice President, highlighting leadership in public affairs and media relations.
A major leadership shuffle at Sachs Media is set to shape its next phase of growth, with the firm promoting two senior leaders to vice president.
Misryoum reports that Amy Climenhage and Kelly Corder are being elevated as the company expands its ranks across public affairs and public relations.. The moves underscore how Sachs Media is investing in senior leadership while building out teams tasked with navigating high-stakes campaigns and long-term client relationships.
This kind of internal promotion often signals more than recognition for past work; it can also indicate where a firm believes industry momentum will shift next.
Climenhage. who has been with Sachs Media for seven years. has advanced through multiple roles. moving from intern-level work to account and leadership positions.. Her career path at the firm includes steps through account coordination and executive responsibilities. followed by promotions that brought her deeper into public affairs strategy. culminating in her appointment as vice president.. Misryoum notes that her portfolio spans sectors such as healthcare. education. energy. technology. and public policy. where she has led complex issue campaigns.
Corder, also with the firm for nearly seven years, has taken a similarly rapid trajectory.. Misryoum reports that she began as an account manager in 2019. later becoming senior account manager. and then moving into a director-level role focused on media relations.. In the years since. she has built a reputation as a leading media strategist. particularly in environments where clients need guidance on communications that will draw scrutiny.
Taken together, the promotions reflect how communications firms are increasingly valuing leadership that can bridge strategy with execution, especially as campaigns intersect with fast-moving news cycles.
Both women are recognized for work that has earned public attention and professional honors.. Misryoum reports that Climenhage received recognitions including a “Top Woman in Communications” award in 2024 and additional state-level accolades tied to her communications leadership.. Corder’s recognition includes industry honors and acknowledgments for her work connecting clients with the media and shaping coverage.
Misryoum’s view is that leadership changes like this can matter beyond internal management: as firms place senior strategists in top roles, clients often benefit from clearer accountability and continuity in how messaging and public affairs goals are pursued.
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