Steve Staedler – Account Executive/Public Relations

Whether writing for clients on the ground, developing comprehensive crisis response plans or escorting media 35,000 feet in the air, Steve Staedler offers a diverse strategic communications background as part of the LePoidevin Rickinger Group.

Steve has more than 10 years experience in public relations, B-2-B marketing, journalism and public affairs. His agency background, coupled with his public affairs work in the Air Force Reserve and reporting skills, has helped him earn several awards from the Public Relations Society of America and Air Force Reserve Command. He has provided award-winning copy for everything from news releases, video scripts, newsletters, brochures, testimonials and advertisements.

Steve also has extensive international public affairs and global media relations experience. As a reservist, he was activated twice for public affairs missions in support of Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom. He also supported media operations for Hurricane Katrina, escorting international media into the disaster zone. Steve’s ingenuity and media-savvy skills have resulted in stories, video and photographs around the world.

Steve and his wife, Julie, and their daughter, Rachel, live in West Allis.