Ron Culp

Ron Culp is a prominent figure in the field of public relations and currently serves as an Advisory Board Member at Felix Global. He is also the founder and principal of his own consultancy, Culp & Co., and holds the position of Professional in Residence at DePaul University, where he teaches in the graduate public relations and advertising program.

Professional Background

Culp has an extensive career in public relations, having previously worked as a partner at Ketchum, a global public relations firm, where he served as Managing Director of the Midwest Operations. Before that, he founded and led the Chicago office of Sard Verbinnen & Company, specializing in financial communications. His corporate experience includes significant roles at four Fortune 500 companies: Sears, Sara Lee Corporation, Pitney Bowes, and Eli Lilly and Company. In these positions, he developed comprehensive communication strategies and managed high-stakes situations such as Congressional hearings, product recalls, and mergers.123

Contributions and Recognition

Culp is actively involved in various nonprofit and professional organizations, including the Economic Club of Chicago and the Plank Center for Leadership in Public Relations. He has received numerous accolades for his contributions to the field, including lifetime achievement awards from both the Arthur W. Page Society and the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA).23 Notably, he is recognized for his commitment to mentoring young professionals in public relations.3

Education

He holds a bachelor's degree in pre-law from Indiana State University, where he has also been honored with a Distinguished Alumni Award. Culp has contributed to higher education by establishing scholarships for first-generation students at both Indiana State University and DePaul University.24

In summary, Ron Culp's extensive experience in public relations, combined with his commitment to education and mentorship, makes him a valuable asset to Felix Global's Advisory Board.