Team

Linda Varrell, APR

Linda Varrell, APR

Linda Varrell has more than 25 years of experience in communications, public relations, crisis handling, and project and sales management. As a former vice president and company spokesperson for a publicly traded financial institution, she created and executed external and internal communications campaigns supporting expansive growth, product introductions, mergers, acquisitions and divestitures, financial disclosures, high-visibility construction and…

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Paula Stanton

Paula Stanton

With more than a decade of experience in the newsroom and public relations, Paula is skilled at managing complex projects with a cool head and focus on results. She has led public opinion research and messaging for higher education institutions, on the ground media for international craft beer festivals and many press events. As Director…

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Lindsay Hanna

Lindsay Hanna

Lindsay joined Broadreach in 2022 after working as a project manager in various fields including design, construction, and manufacturing. When not keeping the office running smoothly and efficiently, Lindsay can be found with her two dogs, Lucky and Mora at her home in Portland. Lindsay is originally from Maine and earned Bachelor of Art’s degree…

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Jennifer Van Allen

Jennifer Van Allen

As Associate Director of Client Services, Jen provides public relations, strategic communications, and content strategy support for Broadreach clients. Jen has 26 years of experience writing for daily newspapers, magazines, and digital channels. She loves helping organizations develop creative ways to leverage communications to achieve their business development goals. When she’s not in the office,…

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Josiah Petrin

Josiah Petrin

A familiar face at Broadreach since 2015, Josiah brings cross-functional expertise in PR and digital as a Senior Client Manager. By day, he enjoys working with clients to deploy the right mix of integrated communication strategies, but most of all, he enjoys telling great stories. At home, he’s dad to daughter Quinn, dog-dad to beagle…

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Chance Viles

Chance Viles

Chance joined Broadreach in 2022 after spending five years in the newsroom, covering everything from local government to arts and entertainment. The newsroom helped foster a work ethic focused on direct communication, collaboration and clarity. When not working with clients or keeping up with statewide trends, Chance can be found out and about in Portland…

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