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Clients in the News – Counterfeit prescription drug scams on the rise, and what experts say you should watch for

Client ConnectionBy CookerlyJanuary 14, 2026

Frank Teruel, a chief financial officer with Arkose Labs, tracks consumer and cyber scams. He says counterfeit prescription drug scams are a growing problem, fueled largely by fake ads on social media platforms like TikTok.

Clients in the News – Hiscox: The other insurance crisis for businesses could cost millions

Client ConnectionBy CookerlyJanuary 12, 2026

THE BUSINESS JOURNALS – Most small businesses are chronically underinsured, and those companies that are insured often don’t have a complete grasp of their coverage. That’s one of the top takeaways from a survey of 2,000…

Clients in the News – Cancer survivor represents Atlanta hospital in Rose Parade on New Year’s Day

Client ConnectionBy CookerlyJanuary 6, 2026

Tyler Blue represented City of Hope Cancer Center Atlanta in the Rose Parade in Pasadena, California, on New Year’s Day. He joined four other cancer survivors and a diabetes transplant patient on City of Hope’s float, decorated with more than 12,000 flowers and a centerpiece displaying the word “hope.”

Clients in the News – In the Atlanta Ballet’s “The Nutcracker,” a diverse cast of dancers takes center stage

Client ConnectionBy CookerlyDecember 10, 2025

For 66 years, the Atlanta Ballet has dazzled audiences with “The Nutcracker,” set to Tchaikovsky’s iconic score. While the classic holiday story and music haven’t changed, the company has updated the ballet to be more inclusive.

Clients in the News – Hire Heroes USA helps veterans build new career paths after service

Client ConnectionBy CookerlyNovember 28, 2025

FOX NEWS – Ross Dickman, CEO of Hire Heroes USA, outlines the employment challenges veterans face and how his organization has helped more than 110,000 service members transition into new careers.

Clients in the News – New Ronald McDonald House Atlanta set to open just before Christmas

Client ConnectionBy CookerlyNovember 25, 2025

Ronald McDonald House Atlanta President and CEO Tracey Atwater said the nonprofit would soon open a new $90 million location to serve double the families it could previously serve. It will be located next to the Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Arthur M. Blank Hospital.

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Clients in the News – Life Time: New Sandy Springs fitness club allows for workouts near your workplace

Client ConnectionBy CookerlySeptember 17, 2025

ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION – Life Time Perimeter expects steady business from office workers looking to escape the daily grind by breaking a sweat.

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Clients in the News – Hire Heroes USA: Veterans offer untapped talent amid ongoing labor shortages, expert says

Client ConnectionBy CookerlyJuly 25, 2025

FOX BUSINESS – Veterans are uniquely suited to address ongoing talent shortages in the private sector due to the wealth of skills developed through their service, from technical skills to leadership experience – yet, they are…

Clients in the News – $10 Million Grant for First Tee: Arthur M. Blank and PGA TOUR Superstore Give Back

Client ConnectionBy CookerlyJune 25, 2025

This summer we announced a landmark $10 million grant to First Tee from the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation, which reaffirms PGA TOUR Superstore’s strong commitment to the youth development organization. The gift marks a milestone…

Clients in the News – Atlanta Ballet: 100-year-old ballet instructor shares his 3 simple tips for a long, healthy life

Client ConnectionBy CookerlyMay 12, 2025

TODAY – If you feel like you dance with two left feet, wait until you meet Robert “Bobby” Barnett, who turned 100 on May 6 and is still in his dancing shoes. Barnett, who grew up…

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Tim Pengelly, Design Director

Design & Creative Services

Tim PengellyAs design director at Cookerly, Tim serves as the creative lead in the development of branding campaigns, print collateral and digital media for clients across a broad range of industries, including consumer, professional services, healthcare and technology.

With more than 25 years of experience as an award-winning designer of print, multimedia and web campaigns, Tim provides expertise in the creative development of branding campaigns, print collateral, advertising and digital media.

As an honor graduate of the Savannah College of Art and Design, he earned dual degrees in graphic design and illustration.

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Mike Rieman, Senior Vice President

Consumer, Corporate & Media

Mike RiemanAs a senior vice president at Cookerly, Mike Rieman is a strategic communications leader specializing in media relations and reputation management. With a proven track record of securing high-profile placements in top-tier outlets such as The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, CNN and USA Today, he excels at crafting compelling narratives that resonate across print, broadcast and digital platforms.

Bringing more than two decades of experience in public relations and journalism, Mike leverages his background as a former news editor to develop media strategies that drive visibility and engagement. He has led award-winning campaigns for a variety of clients including Kaiser Permanente, YMCA and Georgia Film Academy. Among his most memorable projects is the highly successful launch of McDelivery, McDonald’s delivery service.

A native of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Mike earned his degree in speech communication from the University of Georgia. He is deeply engaged in the community, serving on the Board of Trustees for the Chattahoochee Nature Center and co-chairing the PRSA Georgia Healthcare Resource Group. An avid sports enthusiast and tennis player, he resides in Marietta, Georgia, with his wife and two children.

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Mike Touhill, Vice President

B2B, Telecommunications & Technology

Mike TouhillMike Touhill is vice president at Cookerly Public Relations, where he helps lead traditional, social and digital media programs for B2B and B2C clients in packaging, telecommunications and technology, among other industries. As a communication leader, he develops and executes public relations strategy, provides proactive and reactive counsel to C-level executives and secures earned media coverage for client initiatives and product.

In his previous roles, Mike has worked for global industrial companies; consumer, lifestyle and real estate brands; and academic institutions. He is an enthusiastic, team-first colleague and mentor who is passionate about the power of public relations.

Mike holds a B.A. in Mass Communications from Virginia Wesleyan University.

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Andrew Agan, Vice President

Consumer, Corporate and B2B Media Relations

Andrew AganAndrew Agan is a vice president at Cookerly Public Relations, overseeing the agency’s internship program and leading media relations, content strategy and social media initiatives. He provides counsel and executes campaigns for clients across various sectors, including finance, healthcare, hospitality, technology, automotive and many others. Andrew excels at crafting compelling stories and building media relationships, resulting in clients being featured in notable outlets such as CNBC, Associated Press, Business Insider, Fox Business, HBO, Inc. Magazine, Sirius XM, The Wall Street Journal and USA Today, among others.

A graduate of Georgia Southern University, Andrew serves on the school’s Department of Communication Arts Public Relations Advisory Board. He is also a member of the Atlanta Ronald McDonald House Charities Advisory Council. Passionate about professional development, Andrew enjoys mentoring junior staff members, helping them grow within the agency and achieve success in their careers.

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Showcasing fintech transformation

Cookerly has helped tell the story of Deluxe Corporation as a trusted business technology company to media, customers and Wall Street. Through robust media relations, investor days, NYSE activations, CEO and SME thought leadership and media tours, the team has built tier-one relationships resulting in breakthrough stories and segments. The agency has helped raise awareness for direct marketing services for financial institutions and payments-focused companies and products across small businesses sectors including restaurants, retail and more.

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Putting our “know how” into practice

NAPA AUTO PARTS, the nation’s top brand in the automotive aftermarket, is ramping up its retail operation across the country with grand reopening celebrations to show off its transformed “top stores,” expanded inventory and “NAPA Know How.” Cookerly designed a creative program that has successfully sparked conversations across media and social media channels in the target markets, enhanced community relationships, built awareness/visibility, increased customer traffic at store events and helped boost NAPA sales and follow-on business.

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Developing award-winning campaigns for OEM

Cookerly helps steer major corporate and executive initiatives for the nation’s #1 luxury automaker including recent award-winning programs such as “Greatness Lives Here” and “No Limits,” initiatives designed to empower the next generation through community activism and education. We recently helped launch the Mercedes-Benz A-Class vehicle line including MBUX artificial intelligence including tie-ins with the Super Bowl, Ludacris and the Ron Clark Academy. Leveraging paid, earned, shared and owned media, the Cookerly team supports MBUSA across both external and internal channels.

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Sheryl Sellaway

Corporate Communications

As vice president of Cookerly, Sheryl Sellaway uses her extensive corporate communications background to lead consumer PR efforts, deliver strategy for marketing programs and share expertise about community initiatives.

An award-winning speechwriter, Sheryl comes to the firm with over 20 years’ expertise in media relations, employee communications and community affairs. Some of her best work has occurred while leading product launches, handling crisis situations, managing senior leadership meetings and overseeing employee events.

Sheryl is a Georgia native with an MBA from Amber University and a bachelor’s degree from Georgia State University. Active in the community, she is a Leadership Atlanta graduate currently serving on several boards including Bethany Christian Services. Sheryl is an author, pen collector, avid runner, mentor and philanthropist.

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Fresh perspectives for venerated national healthcare advocacy organization

The Arthritis Foundation has undergone significant changes and seeks to build upon a renewed direction with fresh perspectives. The foundation relies on Cookerly to infuse new ideas, raise national awareness and engage internal stakeholders to support the organization’s new and powerful “Champion of Yes” branding. The comprehensive communications strategies and tactics conceived and implemented for the foundation put a national focus on the critical nature of arthritis and are helping reinvigorate the organization’s image of one committed to conquering the insidious and debilitating disease.