Tim Jones
Vice President - Client Services
Tim joined the SJK·PR team in April 2007 as Account Coordinator after graduating from the University of Connecticut. He earned a double major in sport promotion and communication sciences along with a minor in business administration while balancing the rigorous schedule of a Division I athlete. Tim was a four year varsity letter winner at UConn in swimming and team captain his senior year.
When Steve was recalled to military active-duty in 2009, Tim successfully ran SJK·PR, ensuring all clients continued receiving the creative, responsive service they had come to expect. Tim’s leadership guided the company, not only through Steve’s absence, but also during one of the most challenging economic periods in recent memory.
In addition to his work with SJK·PR, Tim enjoys relaxing and spending time at the beach. Tim’s a huge sports fan with the Jaguars, Orlando Magic, Atlanta Braves, UConn Huskies and Florida Gators among his favorites. He can be reached at tim@SJKPR.com.
Rachel Willingham
Senoir Account Coordinator
After graduating from Arkansas Tech University in 2009, Rachel joined the SJK·PR team in March 2010 as an intern and was quickly hired as an Account Coordinator. Her skills as a copy and design editor were an immediate asset to SJK·PR clients.
Before working with SJK·PR, she earned a bachelor’s degree in public relations with a minor in speech communication, while maintaining an academic scholarship and volunteering for Arkansas Hospice, the Russellville Police Department, and the Little Rock Film Festival.
In addition to the creativity and sense of humor she brings to SJK·PR, Rachel enjoys surfing, painting, teaching her dog new tricks, and traveling. She can be reached at rachel@SJKPR.com.
Ty Wood
Senior Advisor
Ty joined SJK·PR as Senior Advisor in 2010 after being badgered by Steve for much of the last decade. For more than 30 years, he’s served a wide range of clients in corporate, non-profit, faith-based, and military arenas, helping them tell their stories, report their successes, raise financial support, and recruit and train volunteers and professional staff.
He also regularly leads communication conferences and workshops for professional organizations, corporations, and non-profits.
In addition to more than 500 non-broadcast video presentations, Ty wrote and produced broadcast television programs that appeared state-wide in Florida, regionally in the Northwest, and nationally on NBC, the Hallmark Channel, and FamilyNet.
More than two dozen national media awards recognize the quality of his work, including two projects which have been nominated for regional Emmy awards. He can be reached at ty@SJKPR.com.
Cynthia Encinosa
Office Manager
Cynthia is our "virtual" office manager who owns A Virtual Office Service. AVOS helps businesses, entrepreneurs and professionals maximize their time, minimize cost and develop profit potential. A competitively priced business support operation, AVOS offers a wide range of clerical services and tools to help manage your business. Serving Jacksonville for more than 10 years, Cynthia is proud to have helped many businesses grow, succeed and become noteworthy in their industries. She can be reached at secretary@vosjax.com.
