Philip Anast

General Manager

Philip is a senior leader with an impressive track record at a myraid of small and large technology, pharma-focused, and healthcare-focused PR agencies. He has built, managed and executed PR and marketing programs since 1995. Using the power of storytelling and influencer relations, he has launched new companies, brands and products, resulting in market penetration, market share growth and corporate acquisition for such clients as HP, Language Analysis Systems, Motorola and PricewaterhouseCoopers. He has led several healthcare IT programs for companies such as Kaufman Hall, Vocera (VCRA), which was acquired by Stryker, Capsule, which was acquired by Philips, Lightbeam Health Solutions and pharma-focused companies such as Kalderos, the world’s first drug discount management platform as well as multiple clinical trials companies.

Prior to joining Amendola, Philip worked at Chicago-based PR firm Tech Image, serving in various roles over his 15-year tenure, including managing client programs, providing strategic counsel, pitching new business, growing client relationships, teaching best practices and managing finances. During that time, he served several clients targeting the healthcare/HIT sector, including NEC Display Solutions, IBS (now Iptor Supply Chain Systems) and Cleo. Philip also has worked in the technology practices of Hill and Knowlton and Porter Novelli. He began his career at U.S. Robotics and 3Com. Philip holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in journalism from Northwestern University.

Away from work, Philip enjoys spending time with his wife and kids, especially at his son’s gymnastics meets. He also enjoys reading, working out, and grilling, as well as ensuring his family’s Siberian cat, Cookie, is not eating inorganic things around the house.

Ted Amendola

President/COO

Tara Stultz

Chief Strategy Officer

Marcia Rhodes

Vice President

Philip Anast

General Manager

Barb Nieser

Human Resource and Operations Director

Michelle Noteboom

Senior Account and Content Director

Yancey Casey

Senior Account Director

Janet Mordecai

Senior Account Director

Katlyn Nesvold

Senior Account Director

Mardi Larson

Senior Account Director

Michelle Smith

Senior Social Media Account Director

Kim Mohr

Account Director

Grace Vinton

Account Director and Media Specialist

Jim Sweeney

Senior Account and Content Director

Jodi Perkins

Account Director

Allison Jones

Marketing Director

Grant Evans

Senior Content Director

Brandon Glenn

Senior Content Director

Chris Nerney

Senior Content Director

Morgan Lewis

Senior Content Director

Maddie Noteboom

Account Manager

Rachel Moritzkat

Account Coordinator

Margaret Kelly

Research and Communications Manager

Andrew Miller

PR Associate

Join the A-Team!

Our success lies in the strength of our team. We bring together the most creative, strategic minds in the business to help clients achieve their goals. We foster a flexible environment that empowers team members to take the initiative and grow professionally.

WE’RE ALWAYS LOOKING FOR TALENTED PROFESSIONALS WITH A PASSION FOR HEALTHCARE, HEALTH IT OR LIFE SCIENCES WITH DEEP EXPERIENCE IN THE FOLLOWING JOB CATEGORIES:
  • Public relations veterans
  • Experienced copywriters
  • Digital marketing and social media experts

If you want to join a talented team of PR and marketing experts, please submit your cover email and resume to Barb Nieser at bnieser@acmarketingpr.com.

Amendola is an Equal Opportunity Employer.