DENVER – Jan. 8, 2026 – Linhart Public Relations, a national communications strategy and engagement firm based in Colorado, has promoted three team members, including two members of its management team.
Shannon Mueller was promoted to account director. Mueller joined Linhart PR in 2016 as an intern and previously served as a management supervisor. She leads communications programs, strategic content development, media relations and community engagement activations for clients in the professional services, education, data center, infrastructure and real estate industries. She also leads team member recruitment for the firm and supports new business. Her clients include CoreSite, CSU Global, Encore Electric, Graebel Companies, Inc., IRES MLS and Ember Education. She received a bachelor’s degree and master’s degree from the University of Denver.
Libby Pinkerton was promoted to account director from management supervisor. Pinkerton joined Linhart PR in 2015 as an intern. Her client experience spans the food, healthcare, restaurant, education and technology sectors. She leads communications strategy, thought leadership and media relations programs that build brand reputations and drive national, regional and local visibility for clients. Pinkerton’s client roster includes Chocolove, Cochlear Americas, Fonterra, Ember Education and Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner., managed by the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, a contractor to the Beef Checkoff, among others. She received her bachelor’s degree in strategic communication from the University of Denver.
Sarah Marconi was promoted to account executive. She was previously an account associate and joined Linhart PR in 2023 through the firm’s internship program. Marconi supports clients in the food, education, construction and infrastructure industries with local, national and trade media relations, content development, research and other strategic communications activities. Her clients include Black Hills Energy, Chocolove, Encore Electric and Ember Education, among others. She has a degree in strategic communication from the University of Colorado Boulder.
Linhart PR is a place where talented professionals can grow their public relations careers by working on exciting clients and challenging projects in an 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 being featured regularly on Best Places to Work in Public Relations lists. The firm is also a member of Worldcom Public Relations Group, the world's largest partnership of independent public relations firms, with 132 offices in 115 cities around the world. For more information, visit www.linhartpr.com.
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