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Communications is everything.

Because everything is communications. 

 

 

what we do.

Public Relations

Sharing your message through the news media is our bread and butter. From message development and planning to strategic pitching and prep sessions, we ensure that your moment in the public eye supports your strategic objectives. 

Public Affairs

Operating at the intersection of the public interest, government, campaigns and issue advocacy for more than a decade has given us keen insight into how to achieve your strategic objectives. The deep relationships we have built with public officials at the local, state, and federal level give us a unique advantage that we turn into your advantage. 

Crisis Communications

The unexpected is going to happen. Guaranteed. When it does, you can count on us to guide you through the communications challenges (and opportunities) that arise in your most stressful moments. We offer on call crisis communications support and pre-emptive, risk based assessments and planning to prepare you for your next crisis. 

Media Training

We bring years of experience preparing public officials, candidates, and business leaders for high profile interviews and public appearances to bear for you. Whether you are a novice or seasoned communicator we tailor individualized training sessions to your needs. 

 

Phone

(202) 445-1517

 

Location

Milwaukee, WI
 

Hours

M-F 9a–6p
Sa & Su by appointment
 

Joe Zepecki has spent more than 15 years operating at the intersection of public affairs, strategic communications, and American politics. He is a veteran of three presidential campaigns, statewide campaigns for Governor and U.S. Senate, and has worked on campaigns for offices up and down the ballot across the country.

Since founding Zepecki Communications, LLC, Zepecki has helped a broad range of organizations work to achieve their strategic goals. Operating from the philosophy that our modern world requires prioritizing communications he has worked with a broad range of clients, including, but not limited to, privately held businesses, advocacy groups, and non-profit industry organizations.

During President Barack Obama’s first term, Zepecki was a political appointee at the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) in Washington, D.C. As the Deputy Assistant Administrator for the office of Communications & Public Liaison his responsibilities included managing the five departments responsible for all agency communications. A frequent resource for members of the media, Zepecki makes regular appearances on radio and television newscasts to comment on public affairs and politics and is quoted frequently in national news outlets.

A resident and proud native of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Zepecki holds  degrees from the University of Wisconsin-Madison (Bachelor of Arts) and George Washington University (Master of Arts).