Our Team

Paul brings three decades of corporate and counseling firm experience to Linhart PR. He’s responsible for coaching our team, advising key clients and helping to grow our business. Before joining Linhart PR, Paul was communications director at global management consulting firm A.T. Kearney, where he led a team responsible for building the firm’s worldwide reputation for thought leadership. Previously, he was a senior VP at Golin, leading teams on McDonald’s, Ronald McDonald House Charities and the British government’s economic development office in Northern Ireland. During 18 years in Chicago, Paul served as president of the PRSA Chicago chapter.

Under Carri’s guidance, Linhart PR has gained industry recognition for financial stability and effective management practices. Her detail-oriented approach has helped the firm achieve profitable performances year after year, despite any economic headwinds. In addition, her expertise in forecasting and cash management has enabled the firm to consistently and confidently invest in its people and clients – a hallmark of Linhart PR’s success and entrepreneurial spirit.

Kelly joined the Linhart PR team in 2003 and today serves as a vice president and partner with the firm. Kelly brings experience in providing strategic counsel, developing integrated brand-building communication campaigns, and inspiring her teams to achieve results against business goals. This has allowed her to successfully lead national clients in the premium food and beverage, multi-unit restaurant, and health and wellness industries. For her clients, Kelly oversees communications strategy and planning, goal-setting, creative program development, issues management, and measurement and results reporting. She also is an avid reader and thrives on spotting new opportunities, leveraging trends and solving problems in unique ways for the brands she supports. Outside of the office, Kelly and her husband, Scott, relish Colorado’s mild weather and sunny days, and watching their son, Cody, play ice hockey.

With her entrepreneurial spirit, Sharon Linhart founded Linhart PR in 1996. She was the only employee for the first year. Today, Linhart PR is the largest independent firm in Colorado with a roster of national and regional clients. Respected in the communications industry and in the Colorado community, Sharon helped cultivate a firm recognized for its workplace and client results. She now enjoys giving back to others by serving on non-profit boards, while also relaxing and traveling with her husband Jerry.

Kelly has a passion for planning, creativity and relationship building. Since joining Linhart PR in 2014, she has served clients in the energy and utilities, infrastructure, building products, professional services and health and wellness industries. Through trusted relationships and strong industry expertise, Kelly helps clients build visibility and achieve business goals. Kelly’s strengths include communications strategy and planning, media relations, digital media, stakeholder engagement, advocacy communications, thought leadership programs, problem solving and crisis and reputation management. Outside of the office, Kelly enjoys exploring everything Colorado has to offer with her husband and kids, and cheering on her favorite football teams, the Dallas Cowboys and Texas Longhorns.

Kelly is a seasoned PR specialist with years of experience storytelling for more than 40 B2B and B2C brands spanning diverse industries. With a rich background in both boutique agencies and global firms like Edelman, Kelly brings a depth of knowledge to deliver impactful results for clients, and has built her public relations expertise across earned media, executive visibility, content development, influencer relations and event planning. By leveraging her unique skill set and unwavering dedication, Kelly consistently elevates brand visibility, establishes meaningful connections and drives strategic growth for her clients. Outside of the office, Kelly enjoys exploring the great outdoors, reading, volunteering with the Junior League of Denver, and spending time with her husband and dog.

While studying public relations and business at the University of Colorado Boulder, Sarah became fascinated with the relationships built between PR agencies and their clients. She’s particularly interested in projects involving food and beverage as well as health and wellness companies. Prior to working at Linhart PR, Sarah worked for a boutique Denver-based PR and ad agency specializing in real estate and consumer lifestyle brands. Sarah is thrilled to be working with a wide variety of clients and gaining more knowledge every day at Linhart PR.

Hailing from the East Coast, Sarah now loves being near Colorado's mountains for hiking and skiing. She also enjoys going to concerts with friends and cooking with family.

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Shannon is a strategic thinker and problem-solver with expertise in social media marketing, media relations and influencer marketing, and stakeholder engagement and advocacy communications. She provides strategic guidance, innovative solutions and creative ideas to help meet client goals, whether it’s to achieve regulatory approval of an energy and utility project or to secure media coverage of a new relocation management service. Outside of the office, you'll likely find Shannon reading on her front porch or up in the mountains skiing.

Libby is a storyteller at heart, which has allowed her to become a top-notch media strategist who has secured wins for a range of clients in outlets including ABC News, Bloomberg and on The Today Show. Her experience spans the multi-unit restaurant, food and beverage, energy and utilities, consumer tech, enterprise tech and aerospace industries. She is inspired by keeping a finger on the pulse of the ever-evolving media landscape, offering strategic communications counsel to her clients and delivering media results that exceed expectations. When she’s not at her desk, you can find Libby exploring new restaurants, enjoying live music or traveling with close friends.

Claire has a decade of experience in PR and journalism, leading communications initiatives across industries including tech, outdoor, travel, food and professional services. She has a passion for storytelling, creative thinking and building strong media relationships. Claire draws on her undergraduate degree in journalism, graduate degree in strategic public relations, work as a news producer for NBC stations and in-house communications experience to develop strategies that land impactful coverage.

Outside of the office, Claire spends as much time as possible hiking with her pugs, skiing and traveling.  

Mary helps keep Linhart PR running smoothly by supporting our team and our firm’s operations. She comes to Linhart PR with more than 10 years of experience working in the advertising industry as a media buyer. She’s a detail-oriented professional who appreciates the opportunity to develop relationships with suppliers and co-workers. When Mary is not running around the office, she is happily focused on her husband and children. Supporting the Buffs and Broncos is also a must.

Sophie has a passion for storytelling and a dedication to driving client results that has helped her to land placements in top-tier outlets such as The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal and Forbes. She seeks to craft compelling narratives while building meaningful connections, and her ability to navigate the intersection of media, communication and strategy is what makes her a successful PR professional. Prior to joining Linhart PR, Sophie worked for a Los Angeles-based PR agency, as well as a reporter/writer for Westword, Denver's alternative weekly newspaper. Outside the office, you'll find Sophie trying new recipes, walking around Wash Park and spending time with friends and family.

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Sari is a results-driven PR professional with a passion for communication and design. Her strong understanding of the media landscape and ability to connect and nurture relationships with reporters have helped her land stories in national, top-tier outlets like Forbes, TODAY, Yahoo! News and Good Morning America. With experience spanning from earned media, influencer engagement and email marketing to visual content, Sari delivers integrated campaigns with impact.

Sari has completed certifications in Canva’s Graphic Design Complete Guide and HubSpot’s Social Media Marketing II and Advanced Social Media Strategy Training, credentials that help her navigate today’s digital world.

Outside of work, Sari spends as much time as possible in the mountains skiing and hanging out with friends and family

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Kelly focuses on leader and employee communications to help organizations engage team members and manage through change. Kelly also coaches executives on how to enhance their business communications skills, and she conducts audience research to deliver actionable insights. With experience working at major corporations, PR firms and media outlets, Kelly is an accomplished writer who can translate complex business issues into compelling, clear messages. Kelly thrives on global travel with her husband to experience new cultures and places. She’s also an animal welfare volunteer (and spoils her own two cats).