Our Team

The People Behind the Sure Thing.

The brands that power, nourish, and improve everyday life deserve an agency that understands what is at stake. Since 1974, Hahn has built communications strategies for exactly those brands, the ones that keep the lights on, feed communities, and improve people's health.

Our Shared Values

Three principles guide everything we do. They shape how we work, how we show up for clients and how we hold ourselves accountable.

FAIRNESS

Integrity isn’t optional. It’s our edge.

We tell you what you need to hear, not what’s easy to say. Transparent counsel. Honored commitments. Decisions that protect your brand and your bottom line.

BRILLIANCE

Outthink the market. Outperform the moment.

We turn complexity into advantage. By fusing predictive data with bold creativity, we help your brand move first and win longer.

GRIT

When it’s hard, we go harder.

We run toward the problem. We move with urgency. We stay until it works. Because results don’t happen by chance they happen by grit.

The Hahnchos

The senior team at Hahn brings decades of experience across energy, food, health and communications. They set the standard, drive the strategy and make sure every engagement delivers.

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.

Jen Cannon

Managing Director, 20+ years of experience

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

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

Chief Marketing Officer, 17 years of experience

Lauren is the Chief Marketing Officer 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

Chief Technology Officer, 12 years of experience

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.