Who We Are

We are a woman-founded, owned, and led strategic consulting and communications firm that helps our clients better communicate, operate, and advocate.

About Us

Mazur & Co. is a woman-founded, owned, and led strategic consulting and communications firm with a proud history of delivering impactful results since 1987. We are powered by a dynamic, talented, and diverse team that transcends several identities and demographics. Our team is united by a shared commitment to our core values, including excellent service, collaboration, integrity, and helping our clients make a positive and lasting impact.

Headquartered in St. Louis, with team members based across the state of Missouri and in Washington, DC, we serve clients nationwide. Our collective experience includes leadership roles in nonprofit organizations, for-profit businesses, government, and campaigns. This rich tapestry of experience equips us to offer a holistic approach to the challenges our clients face.

At Mazur & Co., we believe in the power of collaboration and tailored strategies to help our clients achieve their goals. Whether crafting compelling communications strategies, advocating for public policy changes, or driving organizational transformation, we are dedicated to partnering with you to create meaningful and measurable outcomes. Together, let’s make an impact that matters.

Mazur & Co. team at the St. Louis Zoo on 314 Day.

Our Team

Mindy Mazur
St. Louis, MO

Mindy Mazur is a seasoned executive leader with a passion for making a difference. She enjoys connecting good people with good causes, helping organizations advance their missions, and creating impact.

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Jarrett Jones
Kansas City, MO

Jarrett Jones is a problem-solving communicator. He powers our clients and team with his behind-the-scenes magic to help everyone succeed.

Channing Ansley Grate
Washington, DC

Channing Ansley Grate is an expert in strategic communications, message development, and crisis response. She loves helping clients use communications to drive impact and get results.

Chanelle Zak
Kansas City, MO

Chanelle Zak provides leadership and support in the areas of strategic communications and marketing, digital communications and public affairs.

Camille Paris
Kansas City, MO

Camille Paris is an outcome-driven digital platform professional with a passion for online accessibility. She provides a versatile skill set in digital communications, customer relationship management, and website search engine optimization.

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Rich Lamb
Jefferson City, MO

Rich Lamb is a 30-year veteran of the Missouri state government and has also worked on successful political campaigns.  He has a reputation for solving problems and achieving results.

Kelsey Thompson
Columbia, MO

Kelsey Thompson brings wide-ranging experience in multiple industries.  Her diverse skill set includes organizational management, government affairs, and partnership engagement.

Peggy Lents
Strategic Partner | St. Louis, MO

Peggy Lents is a trailblazing leader who founded Lents & Associates (now Mazur & Co.) in 1987.  Since then, the firm has worked with diverse for-profit and nonprofit clients, locally and nationally.

Joni Wickham
Strategic Partner | Kansas City, MO

Joni Wickham is all about grit, grace, and getting things done. She’s an accomplished political strategist, communications expert, and organizational leader.

Hon. Sly James
Strategic Partner | Kansas City, MO

Former Mayor Sly James has worn many hats over the years – lead singer in a band, military police officer, successful trial attorney, dynamic mayor who oversaw Kansas City, MO’s renaissance, and award-winning author.

Stacie Temple
Strategic Partner | Sarasota, FL

Stacie Temple is a seasoned communications consultant with 25+ years of experience delivering strategic, innovative, and collaborative solutions.

Jessi Turner
Strategic Partner | St. Louis, MO

Jessi Turner is a visionary brand strategist who seamlessly blends business operations and psychology to create impactful, memorable brands.

Jen Danker
Strategic Partner | St. Louis, MO

Jen Danker’s creative firm, Breo Media, specializes in engaging and effective web and graphic design solutions. Jen delivers exceptional results for her clients as well as personal and reliable service.

Kyle Wilkens
Strategic Partner | Corder, MO

Kyle Wilkens has 20+ years of extensive experience in policy direction and strategic management of rural development initiatives in Missouri.

Leigh Walters
Strategic Partner | St. Louis, MO

Leigh Walters is a builder of positive reputations and relationships. She is a trusted resource in strategic communication, executive visibility, issues management, media relations, and content strategy.

Tess Howicz
Intern | Columbia, MO

Tess Howicz is a senior at the University of Missouri studying Strategic Communications and a minor in IT. She specializes in design and video editing. Her goal is to create content that best suits the client and their brand.

Frankie Louise Badger
Team Mascot | USA

Frankie reminds us to take our work seriously but not ourselves.