The Eisbrenner PR Team

We take our jobs seriously. Fortunately, we don’t take ourselves seriously. If you’re searching for a group hell-bent on making clients successful, getting results that count, having the backs of teammates, doing the impossible and laughing all the while – you’ve arrived.

Shelly Otenbaker

Shelly Otenbaker

Senior Vice President

Year I joined Eisbrenner PR: 1996
School listed on my diploma:
Northern Michigan University
Michigan State University, Executive MBA

Areas of expertise:
  • Media relations
  • Strategic counsel
  • Social media
  • Issues management
  • Metrics
Past experience:
  • I’ve been at Eisbrenner Public Relations since I graduated college – so you can say I’ve experienced it all.

Memberships/Affiliations

  • Automotive Press Association
  • Automotive Women’s Association
  • Detroit Science Center, Board of Trustees
  • MSU-EMBA Alumni, Board of Directors; Communications Committee Co-chair
  • Public Relations Society of America

Some interesting things about me:

  • This non-winter winter we are having is making me miss long walks with the dogs on the lake. It is usually a nightly occurrence during the winter. There is something peaceful about being out in the middle of the lake and looking up at the stars. The dogs love it too. Unfortunately this year it would be a little tough for us unless we learn to walk on water!
  • If I were in a book club and picking the next book to read, I would pick the Steve Jobs biography, first because I love reading biographies and second because I think everyone would be a bit surprised by his non-traditional leadership style (that is putting it nicely).
  • When I’m in control of the TV remote, we are usually watching HGTV or the Food Network. It’s ironic because I hate crafts and I can’t cook.