Beyond Media

Meet the people behind the work.

Strategists, storytellers, designers, publishers, and problem-solvers—working together to help businesses and communities communicate with purpose.

Meet Our Team
Dedicated. Passionate. Creative.

Experience made personal.

Our strength comes from the people who bring every publication, campaign, website, and client partnership to life.

Steve Michels, owner and founder of Michels Communications
01 / FOUNDER

Steve Michels

Owner / Founder

Delivering superior services has been our highest priority since we launched our company back in 2001. Many of the products we developed in the past continue to serve the needs of our customers today, but as our customers’ needs have changed, so have our products. Regardless of the method of distribution, we are committed to the total satisfaction of our clients and readers today and into the future.

The Team

Many disciplines.
One standard.

From regional relationships and editorial direction to digital strategy, design, and distribution, our team brings specialized expertise to every stage of the work.

Hanna Sitting Crow
02 / 18

Hanna Sitting Crow

C.E.O.

Cory Johnsen
03 / 18

Cory Johnsen

Vice President / Director of Digital Marketing

Melissa Chinn
04 / 18

Melissa Chinn

Director of Operations

Kevin Culhane
05 / 18

Kevin Culhane

Regional Market Manager — Black Hills
General Sales Manager

Margi Culhane
06 / 18

Margi Culhane

Regional Business Manager

Jill Foley
07 / 18

Jill Foley

Account Executive

Kari Landgren
08 / 18

Kari Landgren

Account Executive

Teresa Nestor
09 / 18

Teresa Nestor

Account Executive

Lucas Smith
10 / 18

Lucas Smith

Account Executive

Heather Jordan
11 / 18

Heather Jordan

Editor

Kim Fickett
12 / 18

Kim Fickett

Editor

Flint Farley
13 / 18

Flint Farley

Graphic Design / Digital Lead

Ashley Carrison
14 / 18

Ashley Carrison

Graphic Design / Print Lead

Makenzie Jorgenson
15 / 18

Makenzie Jorgenson

Graphic Designer

Mack Nelsen
16 / 18

Mack Nelsen

Graphic Designer

Erin Sedra
17 / 18

Erin Sedra

Graphic Designer

Trystan Michels
18 / 18

Trystan Michels

Accounts Receivable & Distribution Coordinator

Work With Us

Let’s make something meaningful.

Have a story to tell, a brand to grow, or a community to reach? Our team is ready to help shape the next step.

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