About Us

People

For public relations in particular, people matter. Credibility, trust, integrity. Those qualities depend on people. We have a team of smart, straight-forward, experienced people who believe strongly that actions speak louder than words.

Cynthia Hamprincipal/chief public relations officer

Cynthia joined archer>malmo to manage the public relations division in 1997 and became a principal when senior management acquired the firm in 2001. Prior to joining the agency, her leadership served several prominent entertainment and tourism organizations, including the Memphis in May International Festival. She is now using her more than 30 years of experience in public relations, advertising, marketing and management to develop and execute strategic communication programs for a wide range of national, regional and local clients. Cynthia is deeply committed to the Memphis community and serves as president of the Beale Street Caravan and on the board of the National Civil Rights Museum. She holds a journalism degree from the University of Memphis and received the award for Outstanding Journalism Alumni in 1991. She and her husband live Downtown and commute a mile to work, happily avoiding Interstate traffic snarls. Her two dogs, Stax and Bluff, are frequent visitors to the agency.

Erinn Figgvice president/group director

Erinn is a former award-winning journalist and editor who has worked for newspapers and magazines across the country. In 2003, she transitioned to public relations, representing national and international clients such as Epson Tokyo, University of Phoenix, Carl's Jr. and Universal Technical Institute. Before joining archer>malmo PR, she was the corporate public relations director for the world-renowned spa and health resort Canyon Ranch, where she supervised nationwide public relations at the company's five locations. Erinn holds a degree in journalism from Pepperdine University and graduated with the school's prestigious Best All-Around Writer of the Year award. She is working on a novel. Maybe one day she'll actually finish it.

Emily Dahlbeckaccount director

For more than 10 years, Emily has developed and supported award-winning public relations and interactive marketing campaigns. She works with regional and national clients across a variety of industries, placing special emphasis in third-party influencer programs and customer-focused campaigns. Emily was formerly with Fleishman-Hillard International Communications and studied agriculture and journalism at the University of Missouri-Columbia, where she worked as a reporter at the Columbia Missourian. She is certified in crisis communications by the Institute for Crisis Communications. Emily is an avid traveler throughout the U.S. and abroad – enthralled by everything from the Coliseum of Rome to the Corn Palace of South Dakota. Lately, however, she has put her roots down, literally, on a farm and garden operation, raising everything from corn and soybeans to rhubarb and habaneros. Next on her agenda: beekeeping.

Natashia Gregoireaccount supervisor

Natashia is a former journalist who gained experience working in print and broadcast media as a reporter for the Tampa Tribune and ESPN the Magazine. Prior to joining archer>malmo PR, Natashia served as a public relations specialist and journalism instructor at the University of Mississippi. Natashia provides strategic public relations counsel to local, regional and national clients. Natashia is a graduate of the University of Mississippi where she was inducted into the college's Hall of Fame. Natashia grew up on the Caribbean island of Dominica, which is recognized as one of the world's best eco tourism and scuba diving destinations.

Clint Briscoeaccount supervisor

Clint is a media relations expert who has a knack for landing clients on the pages and airwaves of some of the nation's largest media outlets. Clint joined archer>malmo PR from McNeely, Pigott and Fox in Nashville and leads national PR strategies for his clients. In addition to his media relations experience, Clint is certified in crisis communications by the Institute for Crisis Management and was named the PR specialist of the year by the Memphis Advertising Federation. Clint graduated from the University of Alabama with a degree in communication and information sciences. Clint is an admitted clothes horse and has never met a seersucker suit and bowtie he didn't like.

Candace Ashirsenior account executive

Candace brings more than 10 years experience in media and community relations, strategic planning, corporate brand management and client service. She began her career in public relations and corporate communications at Feinstein Kean Healthcare, an Ogilvy PR Worldwide agency in Cambridge, MA, before returning to Memphis to join archer>malmo. Candace has led integrated teams in PR and advertising for national and regional business to business and business to consumer clients. She earned a degree in communications from Boston College. In her spare time, Candace released an album, Soul Stir, (that can be purchased through any electronic store) and can be found wooing a crowd in a city near you!

Chad Gilbertaccount executive

Chad joined archer>malmo PR with more than five years of public relations agency experience already to his credit. He previously led public relations and advertising campaigns for clients at McNeely, Pigott and Fox in Nashville, as well as at Obsidian PR in Memphis. A native of Birmingham, Ala., Chad began his career in the Office of Media Relations at the University of Alabama where he graduated with a degree in communication and information sciences. When he's not at the office, Chad enjoys traveling, studying American history and playing golf (poorly). He's also an avid college football fan. From September to January, he can usually be found obsessing over his beloved Alabama Crimson Tide.

Jim Masilakaccount executive

Jim joined archer>malmo PR after nearly 10 years as an award-winning print news reporter at The Commercial Appeal in Memphis. His work has also appeared in such publications as the Chicago Sun-Times, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch and Baseball America, and he has appeared as a guest commentator on sports-talk radio shows across the country. Originally from Joliet, Ill., Jim attended the University of Tennessee-Knoxville and graduated magna cum laude with a degree in communications. He is a lifelong Cubs and Blackhawks fan, a voracious reader and desperately needs to decorate his office.

Hannah Jacksonaccount manager

Hannah was previously special events coordinator at the Donald W. Reynolds Journalism Institute, where she organized and promoted conferences for leading journalists and media dignitaries from around the world. She graduated from the University of Missouri with a degree in agricultural journalism. While completing her studies, Hannah conducted public relations for Learfield Communications, served as president of the university's National Agri-Marketing Association and was a reporter for the Columbia Missourian. Hannah enjoys being outdoors, whether it be hiking with her two dogs or hunting in Missouri. She also loves traveling and trying out new recipes.

Megan Kleinaccount manager

Megan is a nationally published writer. She graduated with a degree in agricultural journalism from the University of Missouri-Columbia. There she worked as a reporter at the Columbia Missourian and as a broadcaster for Zimmer Radio Group. In addition to her passion for the agricultural industry, she also enjoys leading PR efforts for various nonprofits including the Boys and Girls Clubs of Memphis and the Arthritis Foundation. A Missouri farm girl, a Mizzou Tiger and a Mark Twain fan through and through, she believes "Good friends, good books and a sleepy conscience: this is the ideal life."

Kim Sperosaccount manager

Kim began her career as a PR specialist at Baptist Memorial Health Care in Memphis, where she managed PR activities and strategies for seven of the system's 15 area hospitals. Kim has worked on a variety of PR campaigns for national and local clients since joining archer>malmo. She also serves on the communications advisory committee for MIFA, a local non-profit organization that works to better the lives of seniors, families in crisis and teens. She is a graduate of the University of Memphis with a degree in journalism with a concentration in public relations. Kim is a fearless kickball enthusiast, despite her unique ability to frequently fall down unprovoked during games. A lifelong Memphian and Memphis Tigers fan, she can be relied upon to operate the agency's March Madness bracket competition each year.

Christin Yatesaccount manager

Since joining archer>malmo, Christin has provided both account service and public relations support for an array of clients including an international medical device company and a national auto parts retailer. She graduated summa cum laude with a degree in public relations and master's degree in mass communications from Murray State University, where she was president of the PRSSA and received the Kappa Tau Alpha Top Scholar award. An avid musician, Christin also wrote and developed a Music Business Curriculum which was implemented by Murray State in 2007. If she's not singing karaoke or tickling the ivories in her spare time, you can find her training for her next marathon.