Our Team

The people responsible for turning great ideas into results that matter.

Rose McKinney - APR, Fellow PRSA
Founder & CEO

Rose believes in the power and potential of brand and reputation. A recognized leader in the national public relations community, she has generated results that matter for hundreds of organizations from entrepreneurial startups to international conglomerates to vital non-profit groups. Clients aren’t the only ones who love to learn from Rose - she’s a natural teacher and has been an adjunct professor at Metropolitan State University since 2005.

Core Strengths: Maximizer, Relator, Activator, Responsibility, Self-Assured

Cassie Roman
Senior Account Executive

For Cassie, it’s all about the adventure. Weekends find her rock climbing. Weekdays find her rocking client service, media relations, copywriting and generating results that matter. An advertising major at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, Cassie discovered she preferred public relations. She joined Pineapple in 2014 and is an active member of Minnesota PRSA.

Core Strengths: Individualization, Strategic, Ideation, Communication, Empathy.