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At Fitzgerald Petersen Communications, our team combines decades of experience in media relations, brand strategy, and event management with fresh perspectives and creative energy.

Co-founders Debbie Fitzgerald and Regan Petersen bring more than 45 years of expertise leading high-profile campaigns for national brands and building trusted media relationships at every level. Alongside them, Jordan Callahan and Ally Johnson contribute award-winning public relations, social media, and content creation skills that keep clients’ stories in the spotlight. Together, the FPC team delivers strategic, results-driven communications that make an impact locally and nationally.

  • Carolann Samuels

    PR Specialist

    CAROLANN SAMUELS PR Specialist Carolann Samuels is a strategic communications leader with decades of experience turning complex narratives into clear, compelling stories that build brands and protect reputations. In her role with Fitzgerald Petersen,...

  • Courtney Lis

    Account Director

    COURTNEY LIS Account Director Courtney Lis is a senior level PR consultant and has worked in the PR industry for more than 20 years, promoting companies both small and large in Colorado and beyond...

  • Emily Port

    PR Specialist

    EMILY PORT PR Specialist Emily Port has 20+ years of experience managing public relations programs and strategic communications campaigns for numerous businesses and nonprofits. She brings a breadth of experience including media relations and...

  • Alexandra Bodley

    Social Media Director

    ALEXANDRA BODLEY Social Media Director Alexandra Bodley is a social media strategist, content creator, and copywriting expert who specializes in turning brands into compelling digital experiences that people want to follow, engage with, and...

  • Tricia Bennett

    Account Director

    TRICIA BENNETT Account Director Tricia brings more than 30 years of public relations experience to a wide range of consumer, business, nonprofit and technology clients. She develops strategy, manages budgets and executes creative public...

  • Samantha Hruska

    Account Coordinator

    SAMANTHA HRUSKA Account Coordinator Samantha is an Account Coordinator at Fitzgerald Petersen, where she supports media relations and reporting for a diverse portfolio of client accounts. She works closely with account teams to help...

  • Jim Darling

    PR Specialist

    JIM DARLING PR Specialist Jim Darling has spent his career helping organizations communicate with clarity, authenticity and purpose. Since May 2025, he has worked with Fitzgerald Petersen, supporting public relations for McDonald’s across California’s...

  • Debbie Fitzgerald

    Co-Owner

    DEBBIE FITZGERALD Co-Owner Debbie Fitzgerald is the Co-Owner and Founder of Fitzgerald Petersen Communications (FPC), bringing more than 35 years of powerhouse media and public relations expertise to her clients. A former broadcast journalist,...

  • Regan Petersen

    Co-Owner

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  • Jordan Callahan

    Account Supervisor

    Jordan Callahan Account Supervisor Jordan Callahan leads client programs for Fitzgerald Petersen Communications with excellence. She brings more than 10 years of experience and a passion for media relations, brand management, content creation and...