Michael Millar
Creative Strategy Director / Founding Partner
mjmillar@openslatecommunications.com
Significant Expertise in PR/Marketing for Commercial Real Estate, Financial Services, Legal Industries
Commercial Real Estate — Michael has created PR/Marketing programs for many of the top names in commercial real estate and knows the industry inside and out. His expertise runs the full gamut, from thought leadership to media strategy to marketing collateral and special events. In fact, he’s the mastermind behind what has become Chicago’s top Commercial Real Estate Forecast Event, held each January.
Chicago’s top CRE event — He created and spent many years building it to 1,000 attendees, with a top tier speaking roster that has included the likes of Sam Zell, Deb Cafaro, Chris Kennedy and many other industry leaders.
Strategy. Strategy. Strategy. — One of his greatest strengths is the ability to evaluate a client’s market position and goals, then conceptualize a strategy for taking them to the next level—and beyond.
Allison Millar
Director of Communications and Operations / Founding Partner
abmillar@openslatecommunications.com
Trusted advisor to executive leadership who excels at leveraging complex information, strategic content, messaging, and market intelligence into actionable strategy.
Strategy and results — Builds programs that accelerate pipeline, deepen client relationships, increase market engagement, and drive measurable revenue growth. Partners with sales and marketing teams across department and geographies. Creative storyteller with expertise in the Commercial Real Estate, Financial Services, Legal and Tech Industries. Extensive expertise in the industrial sector, including capital markets, logistics, manufacturing and the intersection of retail and e-commerce.
Executive Communications/Focused Messaging — Allison has a keen understanding of how to identify growth opportunities for clients and create strategic campaigns that leverage their expertise. Highly skilled at tailoring complex messages to a variety of audiences and working on tight deadlines.
Media Strategy — Expertise in building media relationships and how to package relevant, timely information.
Pamela Flores
Vice President Media Relations / Social Media Strategist
pjf@openslatecommunications.com
Extensive PR and social media experience, with a strong emphasis on national media and thought leadership.
Pam is known for her ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities in the fast-paced public relations environment. She wears many hats, from high-level media strategist to a thought leadership writer, project manager and special event coordinator. She enjoys learning the intricacies involved in many industries and helping to solve clients’ related communications problems.
Maureen Wilkey
Senior Consultant / Content Director
mwilkey@openslatecommunications.com
Expertise in content creation, media relations and research
Maureen has extensive experience writing about CRE, business, and legal issues, as a journalist and a marketer. As the communications landscape continues to evolve, Maureen is diligent about tracking the latest trends in social media, content management, and blogging. As a former journalist, she also works well with the media. This focus on helping businesses stay relevant in today’s shifting content landscape is a big advantage for the clients she represents.
Val Minor
Senior Account Executive / Chief Team Builder
news@openslatecommunications.com
Focus on marketing, event planning and social media campaigns
Val is the consummate team player, always working toward client goals in a way that both motivates and inspires. Her expertise covers a wide field—from marketing collateral to special events to running full social media and communications campaigns for a wide range of businesses. She has a strong work ethic and is highly inquisitive. Among her keen interests is social media, where she moves from Twitter to corporate LinkedIn pages without a hitch.