Who We Are
30 Public Relations is a full-service media relations, strategic communications and digital marketing firm singularly focused on client success. We combine decades of experience developing and implementing successful communications strategies. Our team has guided communications strategy for many well-known brands and advised leaders at the highest levels of government, corporate, education and nonprofit sectors.
Chris Davey
Chris Davey has 30 years of experience in media, government, higher education and consulting services. Davey was Senior Associate Vice President for The Ohio State University for seven years, where he served as the chief spokesman and media strategist. For 11 years, he was the Chief Communications Officer for the Supreme Court of Ohio where he served as a senior advisor and speechwriter for the Chief Justice. Davey previously was the chief spokesman for the Ohio Attorney General and covered politics for the Cincinnati Enquirer and the Dayton Daily News.
Carlo LoParo
Carlo LoParo is a public relations professional with more than 27 years of experience. He is accomplished in media relations, strategic message development and crisis communications. Carlo has advised on communications initiatives for several well-known brands, including Amazon, Tesla Motors and Pew Charitable Trusts. He has also served as senior communications advisor and spokesperson for statewide officeholders and cabinet directors. Carlo is a frequent crisis communications presenter for legal, corporate and academic audiences.
Jim Lynch
Jim Lynch is an experienced communicator with more than 30 years of experience in strategic communications, media relations, and reputation management. He has served as communications director for the Governor of Ohio and chief spokesperson for The Ohio State University – two of the most difficult, high-profile public relations positions in the state. Jim also has a background in local government policy development and management as a two-time elected member of Upper Arlington City Council.