DENVER – Oct. 5, 2026 – Linhart Public Relations, an independent national communications strategy and engagement firm based in Colorado, today announced that senior communications leader Ashley Campbell has returned to the firm as a vice president and partner, helping lead client strategy and growth, business development and firmwide initiatives.
Campbell, who spent more than 13 years with Linhart from 2006 to 2020, brings 20 years of experience in public relations, corporate communications and issues management across the travel, energy, utilities, professional services and manufacturing sectors. During her previous tenure at Linhart, Campbell served as a senior account director, leading client programs and teams across multiple industries and playing a key role in media relations, reputation management and issues-focused work.
In her new role, she will lead client programs across a range of industries, support business development, including expansion into new sectors, contribute to team development and help shape firm strategy and culture as a member of Linhart’s leadership team. She joins Managing Partner Paul Raab, APR, and Partners Carri Clemens and Kelly Janhunen.
“Ashley is an exceptional communications strategist and trusted counselor who knows our firm, our clients and our culture incredibly well,” said Raab. “As we celebrate 30 years and look ahead to Linhart’s next chapter, we’re delighted to welcome her back so she can help us deliver more client impact and value and to support the continued growth of our firm.”
Most recently, Campbell served as vice president of public relations and corporate communications at Preferred Travel Group – the parent company of global hospitality brands including Preferred Hotels & Resorts, Beyond Green, and PTG Consulting, representing more than 1,000 independent hotels, resorts, and residences across 80 countries – where she led communications strategy, internal and hotel member communications, thought leadership and reputation-building efforts, and public relations consulting services for hospitality brands. Prior to that, she was a senior manager of public relations at Black Hills Energy, where her work included community engagement, public affairs and issues management.
Campbell received her bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of Oklahoma.
Linhart PR is a place where talented professionals can grow their public relations careers by working on exciting clients and challenging projects in a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment. For more information, visit www.linhartpr.com.
About Linhart Public Relations
Linhart Public Relations, an independent national communications strategy and engagement firm based in Colorado, partners with forward-thinking organizations to achieve their business objectives through the power of strategic communications. Key industry areas include premium food and beverage, multi-unit restaurants, energy, utilities and infrastructure, health and wellness, higher education, real estate, construction and development, and professional services. Founded in 1996, Linhart PR is recognized as an award-winning firm for its client work and business results, including several PRSA Silver and Bronze Anvil awards, and has been featured regularly on Best Places to Work in Public Relations lists. The firm is a partner in Worldcom Public Relations Group, the world's largest partnership of independent public relations firms, with 115 offices in 105 cities around the world. For more information, visit www.linhartpr.com.
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