Kristy Ozmun, Director

Kristy Ozmun brings over 20 years of knowledge and experience in public relations and public affairs leadership to her independent firm.

Prior to re-opening her firm in 2002, Ozmun served as Managing Director for Public Relations at Public Strategies, Inc., a Texas-based international public affairs firm. During her tenure at Public Strategies, she managed national public relations efforts for a broad range of clients including high tech, retail, nonprofit organizations and trade associations.

Previous clients of Kristy Ozmun Public Relations include KPMG, Pitney Bowes Corp., Barr Laboratories, NIKE, Time Warner, Valero Energy, Michael Angelo’s Gourmet Frozen Italian Food, the Casey Family Programs, Tivoli Systems, Globeset Software, Vinson and Elkins, LLP, HEB Grocery Company, and Seton Healthcare, among others.

For eight years, she served as director of public affairs for H-E-B Grocery Company. Ozmun helped develop the creative concept and name for Central Market, a nationally recognized food emporium. She directed the launch of the debut store, converting vehement neighborhood opposition into widespread community support for the facility. Her work obtained positive coverage by the New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, NBC Nightly News, and Texas Monthly magazine.

Also while at H-E-B, Ozmun managed a staff of public relations professionals working across the state and in Mexico. She developed public relations initiatives in new markets for the company including the greater Houston area, north Texas, and Monterrey, Mexico.

Ozmun has served as director of special projects for a statewide department of agriculture, legislative aide for a state representative and editor of Encino Press, a regional publishing company owned by William Wittliff, best known for his screenplays “Lonesome Dove” and “The Perfect Storm.” Additionally, she managed two successful statewide political campaigns in Texas.

Ozmun currently serves on the Board of Directors of United Way of the Capital Area and the Texas Consumer Association. In addition, she is an Executive Board member for the Heritage Society of Austin and a long-time member of the Communication Council of the Austin Chamber of Commerce. She has previously served on the Governor’s Commission on Physical Fitness and on the Food Council of the Texas Retailers Association.

She graduated from the University of Texas with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English.