About SPJ
Headquarters Staff
Society of Professional Journalists
Eugene S. Pulliam National Journalism Center
3909 N. Meridian St., Suite 200, Indianapolis, IN 46208
317-927-8000 | Fax: 317-920-4789
Executive Director
John Shertzer
317-920-4780
Email
@johnshertzer
John Shertzer is an established thought leader on organizational development and leadership, providing training and education to dozens of nonprofit and collegiate organizations all over the world including charitable organizations, arts organizations, membership chapters and trade associations. Read More
Director of Communications and Marketing
Jennifer Royer
317-361-4134
Email
@jenroyer1
Jennifer joined SPJ HQ in August 2014 as the Societys first communications strategist. She develops and implements overall strategy for SPJs communication and marketing efforts regarding proactively promoting journalism advocacy and SPJs role in the profession and democracy. Read More
Director of Development
Larry Messing
317-920-4784
Email
Larry joined the staff in May 2018 to oversee the fundraising efforts of SPJ and the SPJ Foundation. He earned his degree in Journalism/Public Relations from the University of Memphis and has worked in fundraising for 15 years. Read More
Creative Director
Tony Peterson
317-927-8000,
ext. 214
Email
Tony is responsible for the design of Quill magazine, convention collateral, brand identity, marketing material and pretty much everything in between. Read More
Innovation and Technology Manager
Billy O'Keefe
Email
@billyok
billyok
Billy O'Keefe builds, designs and manages all of SPJ's homes on the web, including SPJ.org, Quill, the Journalist's Toolbox, the Excellence in Journalism website and more. On the side, he has authored and illustrated two books and moonlights as a freelance illustrator and writer as well as a web developer and consultant. Read More
Manager of Membership and Chapters
Caroline Escobar
317-361-4132
Email
Caroline is an Arizona native who calls Indy home. She studied art and journalism in college in Southern Illinois, and found her first experience working with membership-based associations at Raybourn Group International. Read More
Office Manager
Linda Hall
317-927-8000,
ext. 203
Email
Linda is in her 14th year at SPJ. She has a bachelors degree in business management from Columbus State Community College. She was hired as the accounting manager and a year later moved over to membership. Read More
Quill Editor
Lou Harry
317-920-4786
Email
@LouHarry
Lou Harrys journalism career includes editing stints at Philadelphia magazine, Indianapolis Monthly and the Indianapolis Business Journal along with freelance work for more than 50 publications and websites. Read More
Director of Ethics and Diversity
Rod Hicks
317-954-0025
Email
Rod has experience at numerous news organizations across the country. Most recently, he served as an editor for The Associated Press at its Philadelphia-based East Regional Desk. In this role, he worked on several major national stories including the Sandy Hook school shooting in Connecticut, the Boston Marathon bombing and the sexual assault trials of Bill Cosby. Read More
Communications Coordinator & Quill Assistant Editor
Zoë Berg
317-920-4785
Email
Zoë joined staff in May 2019 as the Communications Coordinator to assist with communication and marketing efforts. She graduated from the University of Indianapolis with a bachelors degree in communication with concentrations in journalism and public relations. Read More
Project Coordinator & Digital Marketing Specialist
Ashlynn Neumeyer
317-361-4133
Email
Ashlynn is responsible for supporting communications and marketing efforts for both ACES: The Society for Editing and SPJ. She graduated from Indiana University- Purdue University Indianapolis with a degree in journalism, while concentrating in public relations. Her previous work experience includes internships at The Saturday Evening Post, Indiana Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute and IU Communications in Indianapolis.
Staff Accountant
Nathan Rushton
317-927-8000,
ext. 212
Email
Making the move from private sector to the nonprofit world in 2020, Nate joins SPJ with 10+ years of accounting expertise. When not working, Nate enjoys playing board and video games, has recently taken up a new baking hobby with his wife, is a novice cyclist, and will always order chicken wings if they're on the menu.
Controller
Jake Koenig
317-920-4781
Email
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