Staff
Courtney Liebenrood
Obsidian is led by Courtney Liebenrood, a professional public relations practitioner with more than 10 years’ experience developing and implementing strategic PR plans, campaigns and programs.
Formerly the director of public relations for Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation, Courtney was largely responsible for the public image of one of the nation’s largest health care organizations (and one of Memphis’ largest businesses). While at Baptist, Courtney supervised all aspects of public relations, including campaign planning, media relations, crisis communications, event planning, research, issue management, writing and staff training.
Courtney also has invaluable first-hand experience as a journalist, having begun her career as a reporter for The Commercial Appeal.
Courtney’s numerous professional achievements include:
- PR Director of the Year (Memphis Advertising Federation)
- Top 40 Under 40 (Memphis Business Journal)
- 50 Women Who Make a Difference (Memphis Woman)
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Daniel Wade
Daniel Wade brings a refreshing perspective to the table in his role as account executive. A native Memphian, Daniel is a graduate of Harding Academy in Memphis and received a Bachelor of Arts in public relations from Harding University in Searcy, Ark.
Daniel served as an intern at Obsidian before beginning his public relations career with the firm in 2007. He has provided extensive client support and aid to the firm’s many clients. His diverse experience in communication has molded his perception of what constitutes true public relations and formed in him a desire to practice public relations with a purpose.
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Crissy Lintner
Crissy joined Obsidian in 2008 after working for five years in the not-for-profit sector. Prior to joining the team, Crissy managed various fundraising and community awareness projects, corporate relations and public speaking engagements as community relations manager for Memphis-based Youth Villages.
A native of Laurel, Miss., Crissy graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in communication with an emphasis in public relations from Mississippi State University in 2002. She is a member of the Public Relations Society of America Memphis Chapter and currently serves on the advisory board for Mississippi State University’s Department of Communication. Crissy and her husband John are active in the Memphis running community as members of the Memphis Runner’s Track Club and with their side business, Rockin’ Running Tours.
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Lauren Hannaford
Having joined the Obsidian team in 2008 as an intern, Lauren, a native Memphian, quickly adapted to the fast-paced discipline of public relations. Prior to her internship, Lauren attended Mississippi College in Clinton, Miss., and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in communication with an emphasis in public relations and a minor in journalism. Her experience in journalism as the editor of The Mississippi Collegian, the student newspaper of Mississippi College, has given her a more in-depth understanding of the PR world’s partner industry.
Now an account specialist, Lauren provides PR insight for several small businesses, as well as local offices managed by national corporate offices. Lauren’s client roster includes Allen & Hoshall, Wade & Company Catering, Resource Residential, The Bodine School, Porter-Leath, Westminster Academy, Habitat for Humanity of Greater Memphis, and AHA Mechanical Contractors.
She is a member of the Public Relations Society of America Memphis Chapter and her professional achievements include:
- Gold Certificate, 2009 VOX Awards, Public Relations Society of America - Memphis Chapter for Mr. Del's Thrilla and Dedicated Music Group launch event
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