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The Counselor’s Counselor
Jack Modzelewski is founder and chief executive of JackKnifePR, a business communications consulting firm that provides advisory services to blue chip corporations, financial and legal firms, start-ups and large non-profit organizations.
Jack is known by colleagues as “the counselor’s counselor” for his breadth of experience and generosity of sharing his knowledge. His sage advice, astute insights and ability to laser focus on an issue has won him admiration and trust by clients.
His career spans all facets of business communications: advertising, journalism, marketing, public relations and public affairs, campaigns and corporate communications. He is an accomplished business leader, communications counselor and strategic problem-solver with extensive management experience in building operations, acquiring companies, managing people and generating growth.
Jack has deep international experience which has included direct management responsibilities in Europe, Africa, Middle East, North America, South America, and client interaction in Asia.
He has been a compelling speaker and author on subjects spanning leadership, international business, marketing and social media opportunities, and risk and crisis management. His book Talk is Chief -- Leadership, Communication & Credibility in a High-Stakes World was recently published (click on the Book page for details or to purchase a copy).

Jack Modzelewski is founder and chief executive of JackKnifePR, a business communications consulting firm that provides advisory services to blue chip corporations, financial and legal firms, start-ups and large non-profit organizations, and strategic advice to domestic and international governments.
Jack is known by colleagues as “the counselor’s counselor” for his breadth of experience and generosity of sharing his knowledge. His sage advice, astute insights and ability to laser focus on an issue has won him admiration and trust by clients.
His career spans all facets of business communications: advertising, journalism, marketing, public relations and public affairs, campaigns and corporate communications. He is an accomplished business leader, communications counselor and strategic problem-solver with extensive management experience in building operations, acquiring companies, managing people and generating growth.
Jack has deep international experience which has included direct management responsibilities in Europe, Africa, Middle East, North America, South America, and client interaction in Asia.
He has been a sought-after speaker and author on subjects spanning leadership, international business, marketing and social media opportunities, and risk and crisis management. He has written an insightful book on leadership and communications which will be published in fall of 2019