testimonials
IOWA ASSOCIATION OF ELECTRIC COOPERATIVES
"Ann is an invaluable extension of my communications team at the Iowa Association of Electric Cooperatives. Her work ethic and expertise is unmatched. Ann's electric cooperative and utility communications background is an incredible asset as she keeps our member co-ops informed and prepared. She has provided crisis communications and media relations training for our members for many years and understands our priorities. Ann's work is high quality, on time and on budget. Working with her for almost 10 years, Ann makes my job easier because I can outsource projects to her without hesitation. I highly recommend Thelen PR for writing, editing, story development, PR training, crisis communications consulting and reputation management. She is a true professional and a pleasure to work with."
- Erin, Director of Communications
IOWA BEEF INDUSTRY COUNCIL
"During my time working for the Iowa Beef Industry Council I’ve had the distinct honor of working alongside Ann for Iowa’s commodity organizations. Ann’s ability to listen to new ideas shared during group discussions and then finding ways to strategically transform those ideas into actionable items that fit the groups mission is something to be admired. In addition, I’ve called upon Thelen Public Relations to write several feature stories for Iowa Beef and have appreciated her ability to turn brainstormed ideas into a literature masterpiece. She’s a thoughtful creative and because of her captivating people skills, our working relationship has grown into a great friendship. When you have Ann on your team, you’re always a winner!"
- Kylie, Director of Communications and Marketing
WRIGHT-HENNEPIN ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE
"Ann Thelen is the consummate Public Relations professional: thoughtful, thorough, incisive and compelling. You can trust her take and count on her counsel. Whether you need simple talking points or advanced media training, urgent crisis communications advice or careful long-range communications planning, Ann has the experience and expertise to deliver. Her work embodies a sunny smile supported by a spine of steel. If you need public relations help, Ann Thelen should be your first call!"
- Tim, CEO
AGENCY PARTNER
"Ann Foster Thelen is the consummate professional. She is intellectually curious and intelligent, comprehensive in her skills and work product, and has a strong moral compass in all aspects of her life. The best compliment I can share is that I would readily hire her again or work as a peer to Ann, if given the opportunity."
- Lore, Principal Owner
CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER
"I have had experience working closely with Ann Thelen over the years. Through due diligence, significant organizational shifts and program deployments, Ann has been the best strategic communications partner I have had the opportunity to work with in my career. Her approach to challenges is one where she brings intuition and creative solutions that are geared not only to the immediate client but all those on the periphery. I would welcome the opportunity to work with Ann in the future and would encourage any organization looking for a strategic communications partner to embrace Ann and all she brings to the issue."
- Erich, SVP
