Matt Barkett Joins Falls & Co. As Senior Vice President & Managing Director Of Corporate Communications

Falls & Co. announced today that Matt Barkett has joined the strategic public relations and marketing firm to lead its corporate communications practice as part of the Falls executive team. The announcement was made by Chairman and CEO Rob Falls.

“This was a strategic acquisition in bringing Matt on board,” said Falls. “Matt is one of the most respected and accomplished senior counselors in our business – not only in Ohio but throughout the country. He brings great strength to our corporate communications and crisis practice. Matt is also a great fit to our culture.”

Barkett’s specialties include senior corporate counseling, crisis communications, labor relations, change management, media relations, executive transitions, corporate transactions, litigation PR and cyber security. His extensive network of legal, corporate, insurance and private equity professionals plus his experience working with some of this region’s most well-known companies make him a go-to communications resource for the corporate community.

“I am so very excited about joining the Falls & Co. team and the role I will be playing,” said Barkett. “The agency has built a strong reputation for excellence over its 35-year history. Falls has become a strong force across many disciplines in Ohio and in several U.S. markets. I am also impressed how they give back to the community on so many levels. I look forward to working with these great professionals.”

Through Barkett’s relationships with major insurance companies, he has also counseled clients on many high-profile engagements, including more than a dozen NTSB investigations into air, rail and pipeline accidents.

Barkett is a 30-year veteran in both agency and corporate communications roles. He attended the University of Colorado and holds both MBA and BA degrees from that institution.