***Who we are.***

Pattan & Co. is a strategic communications firm based in St. Louis, with deep local relationships and an active national practice.
We work with developers, civic institutions, cultural organizations, and hospitality and entertainment brands operating in public, complex, and highly visible environments. Our work spans district launches, cultural initiatives, community engagement, national brand expansion, and reputation-sensitive communications.
We are known for pairing clear strategy with disciplined execution. From early planning through delivery, we help organizations navigate complexity, align stakeholders, and move ambitious projects forward with confidence, especially when the stakes are high.

Meet our team.

Pattan & Co. is led by a senior team with deep experience across commercial real estate, civic institutions, cultural organizations, and hospitality and entertainment brands. This team leads strategy, makes key decisions, and stays directly involved throughout every engagement, particularly on complex, public-facing work. They are supported by an internal team of account managers, creatives, writers, publicists, producers, event staff, and junior publicists, as well as trusted contractors.

LEADERSHIP & CLIENT-FACING TEAM

***Lindsay Pattan***

**Founder & Principal**
Biz, Economy, Policy & Social Good
Strategy & Leadership

Lindsay is a 20-year communications and PR vet with a background in intrapreneurship. She began her PR career in the video game industry where she toured with major tournament leagues before going on to lead national PR for a $300 million footwear company. In 2012, she moved media-side, making partner at a print lifestyle magazine where she helped grow revenues and launch an agency. There, she worked with nearly every cultural institution in St. Louis, and built the highest grossing influencer agency in the Midwest serving clients all over the U.S. and Canada.

In 2017, Lindsay launched Pattan & Co. with a focus on arts & culture, travel & tourism, social good and corporate philanthropy, civic progress, and hospitality & entertainment. From 2019-2021, she took a full-time role with client City Museum as Director of Marketing & Sales where she co-led revenue modeling and growth. Now, she leads business development, strategy and reputation, supporting the team and her clients as a trusted advisor.

Lindsay has served on boards and committees for nonprofit media outlets, Downtown St. Louis, Inc, the Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis, Opera Theatre of Saint Louis, Explore St. Louis, and more.

Lindsay was a national Folio: 30 Under 30 Honoree for Innovation in Media, co-led an Emmy-winning project, and was awarded or nominated for several marketing honors from Fashion Group International, the Riverfront Times, and more.

***James Lesch***

**Vice President, Partner**
Hospitality & Entertainment
Media Relations - Local Markets

James brings more than 15 years of experience to the Pattan & Co. team where he leads media relations and providing media training, coaching, and spokesperson services to our corner stone clients. James also advises on strategic positioning for nonprofit development teams, assisting with major appeals, grants and other projects.

As publisher and partner at Vital Voice Magazine (2010–2019), he led the publication’s statewide expansion and developed expertise across print, web, email, and social media platforms. In 2018, Lesch transitioned to healthcare communications, overseeing strategic initiatives and development for organizations that became Vivent Health.

James is a bit of a celebrity himself, known as a go-to interviewer for Real Housewives. He has an impressive Spice Girls collection and has met most of them. James hosts high profile events, and acts as a spokesperson for our clients when needed. He’s most well-known for his joyful energy, good humor, and sense of responsibility toward our clients and the press.

He also serves on the Board of Lafayette Park.

James is a St. Louis Business Journal: 40 Under 40 honoree, was recognized as an influential community member by OUT in STL Magazine, and has contributed to Emmy-winning news features.
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***Allie Magee***

**Senior Manager**
Arts & Culture
Media Relations - National

With over a decade of experience in public relations, marketing, and development, Allie Magee has led communications and engagement strategies across St. Louis’s arts, culture, and community sectors. At Pattan & Co, she manages accounts that strengthen media and civic relationships while driving public engagement through storytelling and events. Previously, as Director of Marketing & Arts Engagement at the St. Louis Shakespeare Festival, she oversaw all branding and communications, expanding visibility and audiences for a nationally recognized theater. Earlier, at Nine PBS, she managed $1M+ in annual corporate and foundation giving, secured major partnerships, and produced more than 40 events each year. She holds a B.A. in Media Communications and Business Management from Webster University with an emphasis in marketing and photography.

Allie keeps St. Louis making national headlines.

***Amy Gonzalez***

**Coordinator**
PR & Special Projects
Influencer Lead

Amy Gonzalez, PR Coordinator at Pattan & Co., brings an unmatched energy to everything she does. Amy joined our team last fall and was promoted to full-time early this summer. She has such a strong presence on this team, carrying herself with professionalism and poise that far exceeds her years of experience. She’s the kind of teammate we all dream of, and each of her clients is grateful to have her on their account.

Majoring in Marketing with an Entrepreneurship minor, Amy’s passion and forward thinking is a true asset. She loves getting to collaborate with everyone and how no two days are the same. That drive has carried her from time on SLU’s Entrepreneurship Club and acrobatic dance team to becoming a steady hand at Pattan & Co., keeping our whole team on track, ensuring we stay on time with projects, and constantly exceeding expectations.

Amy shows up with grace, integrity and an energy that lifts everyone around her. She is a force. Nothing rattles her, and she has quickly become one of the most reliable advocates for our clients.

She’s a proud mom to her American Bully, Mylo, a textile artist, and an athlete. Amy is the future of public relations and everything that makes this profession worth the hustle: talent, curiosity and a deep commitment to people. This fall she will co-lead an awareness campaign for Hispanic Festival, Inc., bringing her passion and perspective to work that matters for our region and her own community.