DENVER – March 2, 2026 – Linhart Public Relations, a national communications strategy and engagement firm based in Colorado, is celebrating the 30th anniversary of Carri Clemens, partner and CFO, who joined the firm as its first employee in March 1996.  

Clemens came on board at a time when fax machines and dial-up internet were standard, and the modern media landscape had yet to take shape. Over the past three decades, she has played a critical role in guiding the firm and building the strong financial foundation that supports Linhart PR’s growth, team, culture and long-standing client relationships.

“Thirty years is a remarkable run for any leader of an independent, entrepreneurial professional services firm, requiring dedication, adaptability and tenacity,” said Paul Raab, APR, managing partner of Linhart PR. “Carri has demonstrated those qualities for many years in her leadership roles, wearing many hats while taking care of the people who take care of our clients.”

As partner and CFO, Clemens oversees financial strategy, HR, employee benefits and internal and operational systems, helping position the firm for long-term success while serving as a trusted advisor to other Linhart PR partners and the team. Her expertise in forecasting and financial management has enabled the firm to consistently and confidently invest in its people and clients – a hallmark of Linhart PR’s success.

Clemens’ anniversary coincides with another major milestone for the firm: Linhart PR’s 30th anniversary, marking three decades of delivering strategic, award-winning communications programs for clients across the food, restaurant, healthcare, professional services, education, energy, utilities and real estate sectors, since the firm was founded by Sharon Linhart in January 1996.

A Colorado native, Clemens is a graduate of the University of Colorado Boulder, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology and economics. She’s an active member of PR Council and a past board member for Florence Crittenton Services in Denver. She resides in Golden with her husband and enjoys visiting her two kids in Kansas City and Phoenix and spending time in Winter Park.

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, a 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 and utilities, health and wellness, and financial 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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