Cheryl Snapp Conner
CEO and Founder
Cheryl is a thought leader, presenter and author who is working to raise the bar for innovative PR that drives business growth. Since 1986 she has led PR programs for companies ranging from early-stage startups to Fortune 1000 organizations such as Altiris/Symantec, Lexmark, O.C. Tanner Institute and Novell. She is a Forbes.com contributor and has been featured in The Huffington Post and The Wall Street Journal. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from Brigham Young University.
Mark Fredrickson
APR, President
Mark is a veteran public relations practitioner with advanced experience in marketing and ecommerce. Mark helps companies increase revenue, enhance their brand and improve customer acquisition and retention through strategic marketing and PR plans. Mark has led successful campaigns for Naartjie Kids, as well as, in the technology and retail industries for TechMediaNetwork (Purch), NextPage and WiLife. Mark is accredited in PR by the Public Relations Society of America. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Public Relations from Brigham Young University.
Lauren Solomon
AICI, CIP, Chief Experience Officer
Lauren provides image development services for SnappConner PR. She is the trusted image advisor to CEOs, corporations and individuals worldwide. Her ability to take each individual’s unique message from the inside and express it authentically and effectively on the outside has transformed the lives of clients around the globe. Lauren is the former VP of Professional Image Development at Chase Manhattan Bank and author of Image Matters! She holds an MBA in Management from New York University.
Paul Murphy
Account Director
Paul is a senior communications executive, presenter and storyteller working to bring goodwill to organizations and make a positive difference in the community.
His past experience includes the Salt Lake City Mayor's Office, Rocky Mountain Power, Utah Attorney General’s Office, KTVX-TV, KSTU-TV and the National AMBER Alert Training Program. Paul is the past president of the Utah chapters of the Public Relations Society and Society of Professional Journalists. He initiated the Utah AMBER Alert and other programs to help victims of trafficking and domestic violence.
Kenady Ghent
Account Executive
Kenady provides PR account support, social media expertise and digital marketing campaign services to SnappConner PR and its roster of clients. Prior to joining SnappConner, her work has been showcased by a number of companies including Monkey Bar Storage and Great Harvest Bread. She holds a bachelors degree in public relations from BYU Idaho where she held key roles in PRSSA and in the university's Soapbox Agency.
Cori Barnes
Executive Coordinator
Cori provides administrative support to the firm, particularly to the CEO. Cori came to SnappConner PR with more than 30 years in office management, accounting, sales and marketing. Her success in administrative support comes from her strong organization skills, work ethic and passion to help others.
Amy Osmond Cook
Content Manager
Amy is a seasoned writer and marketer with 20 years of experience in writing, publishing, public relations and print/web design. In addition to her role with SnappConner PR, she is the CEO of Osmond Marketing, a full-service content marketing firm that creates and manages web, design and content assets for clients such as Sea World, North American Health Care, Workfront and Outbox Systems. She is currently a health columnist for the Orange County Register, Daily Herald and Family Share. Amy received her Ph.D. in Organizational Communication from the University of Utah and has been featured in publications such as People Magazine, USA Today, and Forbes.
Neal Jenson
Acting CFO
Neal is a seasoned entrepreneur who has led companies ranging from startups to Fortune 500s. His greatest strength lies in helping to grow small and private enterprises for maximum success. He is a contributor to The Huffington Post on issues of small and growing businesses. In addition to his role with SnappConner PR, Neal serves as Managing Director of Qazztek, LLC, a consulting company that provides strategic and financial advice to businesses throughout the U.S.
