Talented, Driven

and Results Oriented

About Us

One of the most critical factors in selecting an agency is the talent, drive and results-orientation of the team managing your account day-to-day.

Whether you are looking to raise your profile, launch a strong PR campaign, or implement the latest social media techniques, IGNITE Consulting provides a competitive advantage to your organization.


The IGNITE Consulting Team

  • Kathleen Bermea Connell

    Vice President, Partner

    With more than 20 years of public relations experience, Kathleen’s creative communications programs in technology, broadcast and insurance have attracted…

  • Linda Dellett

     Vice President, Partner

    Linda is a seasoned executive with more than 20 years of experience in investor relations, public relations, corporate development, and…

  • Meredith D. Bagnulo

    Senior Account Director

    Meredith brings more than 17 years of public relations and marketing communications experience in both B2B and B2C markets. She…

  • Jennifer Dulles

    Senior Account Director

    Jennifer has more than 25 years of communications experience. Drawing on a diverse skill set, she helps shape markets, engage…

  • Kim Pegnato

    Senior Account Director

    A proven communications professional with more than two decades of experience navigating clients’ communications needs while aligning PR and marketing…

  • Tracey Bain

    Marketing Services Director

    During her 30+ years of experience with numerous technology companies – primarily fast-growth startups – Tracey has planned and executed…

  • Mara Gordon Samuels

    Senior Account Executive

    Mara Samuels’ career spans more than 25 years of corporate and agency experience in B2B public relations, marketing and communications…

  • Denise Nelson

    Senior Account Executive

    Denise’s public relations and communications career spans more than 20 years in the technology industry, specializing in emerging tech companies…

  • Christine Taylor

    Technical Writer

    Christine Taylor brings many years of IT experience, technical journalism, analyst insight, and content creation to IGNITE and their clients….

  • Wendy Yang

    Senior Account Director

    As an investor relations executive with more than 25 years of investor relations and public market responsibility for small cap…

  • Glenn Hanus

    Senior Account Advisor

    With a strong Wall Street background in equity research and business development, Glenn brings a strong knowledge of investor relations…

"IGNITE Consulting brings a strategic perspective to every aspect of the Active Archive Alliance’s public relations program. They understand the active archive market and the value our members bring to it. Not only has IGNITE increased our coverage and mindshare, but they are flexible, energetic and a pleasure to work with."

– Floyd Christofferson, SVP Products, Strongbox Data Solutions and former Chairman of the Board of the Active Archive Alliance