Georgella Muirhead, APR
Partner/President

Georgella Muirhead served 24 years as Senior Public Relations Administrator in the Michigan cities of Ann Arbor, East Lansing, Southfield and Detroit.  She also held the position of Director of Communications for the Wayne County Commission and operated Georgella Muirhead Communications, Inc. before forming Berg Muirhead and Associates.

Georgella is a multi-faceted practitioner whose specialties include community relations and event planning.  Her community relations skills have been demonstrated in each of the four cities she has served and in the private sector.

She has received 28 national, state, and local awards for outstanding public relations and cable television programming.  In 1992, Georgella was the recipient of the Public Relations Society of America’s Silver Anvil Award, the highest award given by PRSA, for Excellence in Public Service-Government Communications. She is an accredited member (APR) of the Public Relations Society of America.

Bob Berg
Partner/Vice President

Bob Berg began his career as a reporter for United Press International (UPI) in Des Moines, Iowa before becoming bureau chief in Lincoln, Nebraska and Lansing, Michigan.  He later became Michigan Capitol bureau chief for Panax Newspapers.

Bob served as senior public affairs advisor to two of Michigan’s longest serving Chief Executives, as Executive Assistant for Public Affairs to Michigan Governor William G. Milliken from 1977-1982, and then as Press Secretary to Detroit Mayor Coleman A. Young from 1983 through 1993.  He serves as a consultant to Detroit Mayor Kwame M. Kilpatrick and assisted Kilpatrick in both of his successful runs for Mayor.

Bob has earned the reputation as a valued media relations specialist because of his “no garbage attitude” and keen understanding of how to package information.  As a former member of the media, he understands what is newsworthy and has made a conscious effort not to waste the media’s time with “junk.”  His long career working with high profile public officials has helped him develop key media contacts throughout the region and state.  

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Jacqueline Robinson
Account Supervisor/Director of Operations

Jacqueline Robinson joined Berg Muirhead in 2002 as a senior account manager and is currently an account supervisor. She is skilled in media relations, community outreach, event planning and campaign development. Jacqueline has a track record of successfully leading account teams in high profile projects for both public and private sector clients.

Jacqueline was promoted to Director of Operations in 2006. She oversees employee relations, staffing and employee development, as well as other human resource functions.

As a project manager on the 2008 Myrtle Beach Democratic Presidential Debate communications team, she was responsible for media outreach and debate logistics. Jacqueline also led the account team for the Skillman Foundation's Good Neighborhoods Initiative.

Prior to joining Berg Muirhead, Jacqueline served as communications director for Resurrection Promise Church in Detroit. Jacqueline is a member of the Public Relations Society of America and the Black Alliance for Educational Options.

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Peter Van Dyke
Account Supervisor

Peter Van Dyke is skilled in several areas of public relations including media relations, community relations, event planning, marketing, copy and editorial writing, and media production. He has developed award-winning campaigns for clients in a diverse selection of industries including real estate development, non-profit, information technology, telecommunications, law, entertainment, health care and hospitality.

Prior to joining Berg Muirhead, Peter worked in public relations for the Detroit Institute of Arts. He is a founding board member of the Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit’s, New Wave, a member and annual meeting chair of the Public Relations Society of America's Detroit Chapter, and serves on the United Way for Southeastern Michigan’s Leadership Next Advocacy Committee.

Peter received a bachelor's degree from Wayne State University in 2003 with a major in public relations and minor in media arts.

Peter resides in Midtown, Detroit with his dog, Ernest.

Patricia Kemp
Account Executive

Patricia Kemp excels in media relations and developing press materials for public and private sector clients. Her editorial experience includes positions as staff writer and photographer for newspapers in the New England market. She has also freelanced for daily newspapers and online publications.

Patricia joined Berg Muirhead in 2004. Her journalism and writing experience has proven valuable for a number of clients, including public relations support of local and statewide ballot initiative campaigns. A transit advocate, she is a member of the Detroit Transportation Options for Growth (DTOGS) policy and communications team, the lead researcher and writer of the project’s press kit and briefing packet and editor of the DTOGS newsletter.

Michael A McElrath, II             
Account Manager

Michael McElrath joined Berg Muirhead in 2005.  His creativity and community involvement provide added value for nonprofit, corporate and public sector clients.

Michael played a vital role in large projects by coordinating community outreach for clients such as Skillman Foundation’s Good Neighborhoods Initiative (GNI), the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department’s (DWSD) Upper Rouge Tunnel (URT-CSO) and Automated Meter Reading (AMR) Projects.  In 2007, he led Faygo Beverages' 100th Anniversary campaign, celebrated by adoring fans in Detroit and the Midwest.

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Diana Christensen
Account Manager

As an account manager, Diana Christensen assists clients in the health care, entertainment, government and real estate industries, with responsibilities in client research, media outreach and event management. Her experience in both corporate and non-profit arenas gives her the ability to work with diverse clientele. Her support as a team member on large projects, such as the Detroit Water AMR project, is effective and integral.

Prior to joining Berg Muirhead in 2007, Diana worked for several local news publications and as a case manager for the State of Arizona. She was also an executive recruiter for RD Worldwide, where she honed her superior research skills.

Diana resides in Ferndale with her husband Jim and their chocolate lab, Kaiser.

Nicola Singal
Account Manager

Nicola Singal joined the Berg Muirhead team in 2002. She is a viable part of the successful completion of client projects, providing support in all aspects from invitation list coordination, research, vendor selection and onsite event management.

Nicola was a team member on the 2007 Arthur Johnson Tribute, the 2007 Detroit NAACP Convention and the 2003 Congressional Black Caucus Institute’s Democratic Debate.

Before joining Berg Muirhead, Nicola worked at CH2M Hill, Detroit Symphony Orchestra and the Detroit Regional Chamber.

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Lindsey Wright
Account Coordinator

Lindsey Wright joined Berg Muirhead in 2006 and has provided critical support for clients in the non-profit, entertainment and utility industries. Her attention to detail makes her invaluable in project support and community outreach services.

She was a team member on the DDOT Back to School campaign in 2007, and assisted with Samaritan Manor's grand opening the same year. Her clients include MGM Grand Detroit, the Skillman Foundation and Faygo Beverages.

Prior to joining Berg Muirhead Lindsey worked at ReMax Classic where she designed a successful PR campaign for a local real estate agent. She is currently completing coursework at Eastern Michigan University towards B.A. in public relations.

Lindsey lives with husband Sean, and new baby Maiyah Elizabeth.

Vanessa Blackburn
Director of Administration

Vanessa Blackburn was appointed Director of Administration for Berg Muirhead in 2006. Her responsibilities include benefits administration, payroll, purchasing and general office management. Vanessa oversees accounts payable and receivable.

Vanessa joined Berg Muirhead in August of 1998 and served in various capacities, including office manager and administrative assistant. Prior to joining Berg Muirhead, she worked in the natural gas, real estate and accounting industries.

Vanessa holds an associate’s degree in general management from Detroit College of Business.

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