Meet The Team }

I've worked with Constructive Communication, Inc. on critically important marketing projects at two different companies. In both cases, I found the CCI team to be an excellent strategic partner who always strives to listen in order to truly understand the issues from the client's perspective. CCI provides excellent insights and deploys the appropriate resources to get the job done. I know I can always count on the CCI team to deliver enthusiasm, great ideas and cost efficiency.

John Hiel
The CHEMARK Consulting Group, Inc.

The Constructive Communication Team

Kimberly Kayler, CPSM, CSI | President: email | resume
With a journalism degree and a decade of high-level experience serving engineering, architecture and construction firms as a corporate marketing executive, as well as experience working for a full-service advertising/marketing communications agency, I started Constructive Communication, Inc. in 2001 to serve the needs of technical and professional service firms. We are dedicated to learning your business and your industry in order to provide you with the service you deserve. My belief in truly understanding the industries I service is evidenced by my professional designation (Certified Professional Services Marketer – CPSM) from the Society for Marketing Professional Services. I was the first person in Ohio to earn the designation.

My passion for writing and communicating technical nature is evidenced by my portfolio of more than 1,250 published articles in a variety of newspapers, magazines, websites and technical journals. Further, I am the author of Leading with Marketing – a handbook for marketing and business professionals. I invite you to take advantage of the power of public relations and let words tell your story. Send me a note and I promise to explore some ideas for building your business.
Wendy O'Bryan Ward | Vice President: email | resume
Often times marketing is simply common sense and hard work. With degrees in English and marketing, I have the background to help you develop a strong message and brand identity. Couple this educational training with real world experience as a sales manager, and you'll benefit from my experience balancing sales, budget constraints, market conditions, resources and competitive knowledge with your branding programs.

From unique concrete forming techniques to warehouse distribution chains, no technical jargon is too difficult to digest and develop into solid marketing and public relations initiatives to build your brand. I am committed to becoming an expert in your industry to help tell your story. Share your challenges as a marketing manager with me and we'll develop solutions together.
Ashley Kizzire | Senior Editorial Director: email | resume
As the former editor-in-chief of a business-to-business media firm, I bring unique insight to your company's marketing plan. I know how to attract editorial opportunities for your company because I know exactly what editors are looking for and how to present it to them. With an editorial background in the areas of commercial construction, heavy equipment, concrete construction and residential building, I understand the technical issues of your business. With more than 10 years of experience writing for commercial markets, I have the know-how to communicate your message with maximum effectiveness within your industry.
Anita LaFond | Senior Editorial Manager: email | resume
During my 30+ years as a business journalist, the manufacturing industry has been my prime focus. As both editor-in-chief for several major industrial magazines, and news editor for a manufacturing web site, I bring a wealth of editorial knowledge to your organization and can help you reach your customer, whether in print or online. I understand the intricacies of the global manufacturing market and what it takes - as a communicator - to remain competitive in today's complex business environment. Over the years, I have attended scores of trade shows, edited thousands of press releases, toured manufacturing facilities here and abroad, interviewed CEOs and other top management to gain firsthand knowledge of their businesses, achieved several editorial awards and honors, and more. I know what you need to get your product noticed. My journalism degree, along with my years of experience, provides the editorial skills required to present your story concisely and efficiently.
Clare Martin | Editorial Manager: email | resume
As a former editor of several construction-industry magazines, I know what makes certain articles worthy of publication - stories must be interesting, relevant and timely, and be presented in a format that is clear, concise and free of errors if they're ever going to make it off an editor's desk. With a degree from one of the top journalism schools in the country, I can make sure the stories your company has to tell meet this demanding criteria. My industry background allows me to translate even the most technical subjects into copy that will be both understandable and appealing to editors and readers alike.
Amy Numbers | Communications & ROI Specialist: email | resume
With more than 13 years of marketing experience including serving as a contract administrator for a design and construction firm in the food service industry, I understand the fast paced nature of the professional services industry. These industries are also tremendously competitive and you must have an "edge" in order to stand out among the competition. The right marketing and public relations efforts will give your company that needed edge. The Constructive Communication team and I will listen to your company's needs and aspirations to develop a marketing plan that will both accomplish your goals and establish you as a leader in your industry.
Kari Moosmann | AEC Editorial Manager: email | resume
With more than 20 years as an editor at a major construction industry publisher, Kari knows what an editor is looking for in an article. With a degree in journalism, she is seasoned in interviewing, writing and editing. Her specialty is the concrete construction industry. She has attended the major industry trade shows, visited jobsites and toured manufacturer's facilities. But her experience doesn't stop with magazines. She has also launched luncheons, books, and social networking sites for the concrete industry. She currently writes a monthly column for The Concrete Producer magazine called Women in Concrete, which profiles women in the industry. Kari can assist clients reach their target audiences through a variety of methods.
Kristen Miller | Design Specialist: email | resume
With graphic design experience at local, regional and national publications and a degree from one of the top journalism schools, I know that design is a way to communicate with your audience without using a single word. Design can tell others your company's tone, style and purpose. I know how to visually entice the reader to take a second look at the information they've been sent, and my versatility and experience mean I can turn any idea into a visual package that is sure to please.
Wendy Ables | Editorial Manager: email | resume
With a degree in marketing and a decade of hands-on sales experience, I understand that organizations need effective, integrated, and sustainable marketing and communication strategies to stay competitive. Building on my experience in the commercial and residential development and construction industry, I am skilled at manipulating technical jargon to create a compelling story that will set your company apart from the competition. Pair this industry knowledge with business development experience, and you will profit from my expertise. The Constructive Communication team and I are dedicated to partnering with you to craft a marketing and communication plan that fits your business needs.