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    Chris Talley

    Chief Communications Officer with 30+ years of experience in corporate and agency communication

    Chris Talley is a seasoned communications professional with over 30 years of experience in corporate communications, crisis management, and brand strategy. He currently serves as a Senior Advisor at Crosswind Media & Public Relations. His expertise encompasses a wide range of areas including reputation management, M&A communications, and C-suite advisory roles.

    Professional Background

    Talley has held significant positions, notably as the Chief Communications Officer for USAA from 2016 to 2020, where he was responsible for both internal and external communications, as well as reputation management. His previous roles include serving as Senior Vice President and Chief Communications Officer at USAA, where he led various communication strategies and managed CEO communications for the organization. Before his tenure at USAA, he spent over 13 years at FleishmanHillard, where he was involved in public relations strategy across multiple offices in Texas.1

    Education

    He holds an MBA from the University of Phoenix and a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from Baylor University.1

    Current Roles

    In addition to his role at Crosswind Media & Public Relations, Talley is also involved with Talley Communication Strategies, where he focuses on mentoring future communicators and providing strategic counsel. He continues to engage with various organizations in advisory capacities.1

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    Experience

    Chief Communications Officer at Talley Communication Strategies (July 2020 - Present)
    Senior Consultant at Integral (August 2022 - Present); Senior Communications Advisor at Hawksbill Group (October 2020 - Present), Senior Vice President - Chief Communications Officer at USAA (July 2019 - July 2020); Chief Communications Officer at USAA (January 2016 - July 2020); VP-Brand, Communication Strategy & Content at USAA (August 2011 - August 2016); VP-External Affairs & Reputation Management at USAA (July 2008 - August 2011); SVP/Sr. Partner/GM at FleishmanHillard (June 1995 - July 2008); Account Staff at Churchill Group (1993 - 1995); Public Affairs at Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company (1989 - 1993)

    Education

    Master of Business Administration - MBA in Business Administration and Management, General from University of Phoenix (1991 - 1993); Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Journalism from Baylor University (1984 - 1988)

    Location

    San Antonio, Texas, United States