Ohlmann Group is expanding its public relations offerings with the addition of Holly Michael as its new director of public relations.

In her new role at Ohlmann Group, Michael will help clients tell compelling stories that will engage audiences and earn media coverage.

“We couldn’t pass up the opportunity to bring Holly’s PR expertise into our team,” said Linda Kahn, CEO of Ohlmann Group. “Her creative campaigns for B2B and consumer brands have earned national recognition, and we know our clients will benefit from her innovative thinking.”

Michael brings 20 years of experience supporting global brands at some of Dayton’s top companies, including NCR, LexisNexis, Premier Health, Huffy, Dayton Children’s, and Emerson (now Copeland). Most recently, Michael managed media relations for Medidata, a New York-based global life sciences leader.

“What an opportunity to be part of a new vibrant downtown location with Dayton’s most celebrated agency,” Michael said. “Ohlmann Group has a tremendous team and a huge legacy of delivering business results for its clients. I look forward to building new campaigns and elevating our clients’ stories.”

Michael has earned the Public Relations Society of America’s (PRSA) highest honors, the Silver Anvil for PR campaigns and the Bronze Anvil for PR tactics. She has also earned PRSA regional Diamond awards and multiple Best of Show awards from the Dayton Area PRSA Gem City PR Awards.

Michael is accredited in PR by the Public Relations Society of America. She is a 2019 graduate of the Dayton Chamber’s Leadership Dayton program and currently serves as the Chair of the Leadership Dayton Alumni Committee. She led the Slifers Presbyterian Church 200th anniversary campaign, which included the installation of an Ohio Historical Marker. Michael has an MBA from the University of Dayton and a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Ohio University.