President & Managing Partner
Ramonna’s focus is on culture and innovation in the workplace. Her ability to navigate the unexpected has earned her an unparalleled reputation in the industry among clients and competitors alike. Since joining the firm in 2005, she’s been instrumental in expanding service lines and garnering awards that recognize the agency’s culture. Known for her presence under pressure, she has supported countless high-profile events and incidents, including hospitals dealing with drug diversions; the shootings at Columbine High; international sporting events like the Olympic Games and more.
Leading with passion and compassion
Originally from Indianapolis, she studied public relations at Butler University and spent a year at Murdoch University in Western Australia. Ramonna loves live music – from concerts at Red Rocks Amphitheatre to the Austin City Limits Music Festival – and spends her weekends in a yoga studio, hiking, skiing, camping, gardening and sharing craft beer and wine with friends. A firm believer in giving back to the community, Ramonna is proud of the agency’s Get Grounded programs, which enable the agency and its team members to give back in meaningful ways.
After 10 years, GFM employees are encouraged to take one month off to “undertake activities that promote individual rejuvenation and personal benefit.” It’s becoming clear why this remains one of our bedrock benefits.
Leaders are often told that we need to operate “out of our comfort zone” in order to achieve continued success. Many wonder if getting out of that comfort zone is worth the effort.
Working in sync with another person or team of people allows you to thrive – to truly do what you’re great at and be supported in areas that aren’t your strongest assets.
Often in times of crisis or defeat, it’s easy to point fingers at others and shun the blame. However in business, as in life, a sincere apology goes a long way toward taking the edge off of the situation.
