About

Jeff Hahn

Principal, 30+ years of experience

Jeff Hahn is the owner and principal of Hahn, specializing in brand strategy, messaging, and crisis communications. With over three decades of experience in public relations, Jeff brings deep expertise in government relations, media relations, and corporate communications. Before joining the agency, Jeff held key roles as communications director at Freescale Semiconductor, public affairs director at Motorola Semiconductor, and worked in corporate offices at Lockheed Space Operations. His career includes leadership in crisis communication, analyst relations, and key stakeholder communications.

Tim Weinheimer

Chief Marketing Officer, 29 years of experience

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Tim Weinheimer thrives on helping clients and teams envision what’s next. His focus is on co-creating innovative strategies that work for both customers and teams. With extensive experience in customer experience intelligence, Tim has developed successful communications strategies for energy brands like Oncor Electric Delivery and El Paso Electric, and food and beverage giants such as Kraft and Hershey’s. Tim’s work has earned top industry awards, including PR Week’s Best Public Sector Campaign, ADDY Awards, and Sabre Awards. He has previously led digital marketing teams at the world’s leading agencies, including Ketchum, Ogilvy & Mather, and The Richards Group. He’s also the author of The Robot Apocalypse: How Brands Can Survive and Thrive in the Age of AI.

Vicki Ford

Business Development Director, 20+ years of experience

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Vicki leads Hahn’s Business Development and Marketing. She has over 20 years of experience in sales marketing promoting technology solutions for the public sector. Vicki is an active alumni from the University of Texas at Austin and also holds an MPA degree from Arizona State University.

Jen Cannon

Chief of Staff, 20+ years of experience

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Jen’s extensive understanding of and desire to solve for healthcare client and consumer pain points supports unmatched value creation for brands on a mission to improve human health. Her diverse health background includes public health programming, corporate wellness program design, community health assessments and recommendations, private medical practice operations and growth, building impactful brand identities and collaborative communities for medical professionals, and driving growth for wellness product companies.

Ryan Orendorf

Managing Director, 20+ years of experience

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Ryan Orendorf leads Hahn’s Energy and Essentials practice, managing key clients such as ONE Gas companies, the Propane Education and Research Council (PERC), and ERCOT. Ryan focuses on strategic client service and managing education initiatives for energy efficiency across Oklahoma and Texas. His expertise spans energy policy, public relations, and stakeholder engagement, making him a trusted partner in advancing energy sector goals.

Lauren Clayton

Managing Director, 17 years of experience

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Lauren is the Managing Director of Hahn Studios, leading media, creative, and web teams to deliver seamless, user-focused experiences. With over 15 years of award-winning media expertise, she excels in crafting unified strategies that prioritize the user journey, leveraging data-driven insights to achieve impactful results. Passionate about innovation, Lauren continually redefines industry standards through collaboration and excellence.

Vishesh Kadakia

Managing Director, 12 years of experience

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Vishesh Kadakia is an AI engineer and natural language programmer specializing in cloud architecture, automation, and communication-focused AI systems. He leads the data science team at Hahn Stats, delivering measurable ROI through advanced analytics and AI solutions. With a Master’s in Data Science and a Bachelor’s in Economics, Vishesh blends analytical rigor with technical depth across Python, R, SQL, Power BI, and Tableau. Previously, he led AI platform development at Adelphi University, built predictive analytics tools for K2 Capital’s oil & gas clients, and advanced data strategy at VRise Group. A former founder of Lionslair Ventures and recipient of the Young Achievers Icon Award, he’s certified across Azure, AWS, and ML/AI disciplines—and passionate about building intelligent systems that drive real-world impact.

Jeff Hahn

Principal

Tim Weinheimer

Chief Marketing Officer

Vicki Ford

Business Development Director

Jen Cannon

Chief of Staff

Ryan Orendorf

Managing Director

Lauren Clayton

Managing Director