Julie Hauser

President

A 30-year veteran of the PR industry, Julie’s experience includes time as editor of a major metropolitan magazine, as well as more than 25 years as principal of a St. Louis-based public relations firm that has the honor of having client relationships dating back to the firm’s earliest years. Drawing on her first-hand knowledge of how the media works and how to project a positive image in the media, Julie has developed and implemented countless successful campaigns, ranging from grassroots community relations programs to national publicity efforts. She also has coordinated numerous memorable events.

Clients Julie has served operate in both the public and private sectors and are involved in variety of industries, including higher education, economic development, transportation, construction, recreation, telecommunications, technology, healthcare, real estate and more. She and her team are adept at crafting messages that resonate and communicating complex information to diverse audiences in creative ways that inform and inspire.

As president of The Hauser Group, Julie plays a key role in developing media and community relations strategies for all clients and works to identify or create opportunities to generate positive stories in the media. She believes in a team approach to serving clients and works closely with other staff members to ensure the strategic plans for each account are on track, on budget and on target in terms of generating results. She also maintains a series of strategic alliances with branding and design firms, ad agencies, video and web production specialists, digital experts and mail houses, so that The Hauser Group can meet the whole spectrum of marketing needs for its clients.

Julie received a 2010 Women Influencing Now Regional Economic Development Award from Winning Women. The award recognized her accomplishments as a woman entrepreneur in the City of St. Louis and the direct influence her public relations efforts have had on furthering the economic development of the bi-state region.

A native of County Wexford, Ireland, Julie is a graduate of Washington University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Communications and Journalism. She is a member of the Public Relations Society of America and served as a member of the board of the Leadership Council Southwestern Illinois for many years. She lives in Des Peres, Mo., with her husband Mike, where they are adapting to being empty nesters now that their children are both grown.

Julie Hauser

team members:

kelly harris

Kelly Harris

SENIOR ACCOUNT DIRECTOR

Kelly is a creative, enthusiastic, go-getter with a steadfast commitment to helping those she serves effectively communicate key messages to target audiences in an ever-changing marketplace.

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pamela powell

Pamela Powell

SENIOR ACCOUNT DIRECTOR

Pam’s expertise, attention to detail and unmatched client care for those in the higher education, parks and rec, finance, construction, environmental consulting and economic development sectors has led to a successful public relations career that got its start nearly two decades ago.

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abigail rolland

Abigail Rolland

SENIOR ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE

Abigail has been providing media relations, strategic communications implementation, reporting and internship program supervision, since joining The Hauser Group team in 2015.

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merisa ashbaugh

Merisa Ashbaugh

SENIOR ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE

Merisa is a talented writer with fresh, creative ideas who keeps her finger on the pulse of all the latest communication and cultural trends. These attributes, along with her drive to help clients succeed, have enabled her to develop and implement strategic media relations plans to elevate those she serves in the economic development, environmental, higher education, non-profit and transportation arenas.

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supporting team members:

Kiera Hauser

Kiera Monaco

FINANCIAL MANAGER

Kiera joined The Hauser Group as a member of the finance team in December 2022. A licensed CPA, she started her career in the public accounting industry in Chicago, sharpening her skills at one the nation’s top four accounting firms. She will put that experience to use as she takes an active role in the day-to-day management of The Hauser Group’s financial operations.

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interns:

Lily Warden, intern

Lily Warden

INTERN

Lily is a recent graduate of University of Missouri-St. Louis (UMSL), where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communication with an emphasis in strategic communication. During her studies, she served as a reporter for UMSL’s student newspaper, The Current, covering topics ranging from technology to campus events, writing opinion pieces and conducting faculty interviews.

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Kaitlin Klasen, Intern

Kaitlin Klasen

INTERN

Kaitlin is a graduate of  Saint Louis University (SLU) where she earned dual bachelor’s degrees in integrated strategic communication and political science. Kaitlin’s previous experience includes internship positions in marketing and communications, and she is delighted to join The Hauser Group to gain experience in the PR industry and develop skills for her future career.

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