Our way of making history. We started small. Really small. One mom in a suburban basement. But the values that set H5 in motion more than 25 years ago continue to guide our agency. We are curious by nature and collaborative is the only way we know — because every great idea is the product of teamwork, asking questions, challenging convention and delivering on our promises.
From strategy to creativity to results. We want to know what success looks like before we begin to better inform our strategy. Strategies aren’t one-size-fits-all. We cater to your unique business goals and budgets to tell compelling stories and get your brand noticed across multiple touchpoints.
Values reflect our past and guide our future. Behind every great idea is a team of boundary-breaking problem-solvers who are smart, imaginative and lead with kindness. Our work is next-level because our teams are next-level, driven by our five core values.
Finding joy in every aspect of life. The “H” in Agency H5 stands for HUMAN and HAPPY. We foster a community where our team can find their joy both inside and outside of work.
our leadership team
We bring experience, insights and expertise to create project teams that deliver excellence at every level.
Jenny Kolpien
Chief Financial Officer
“Lead with wisdom, compassion and empathy.”
About: Brings more than 25 years of experience in corporate tax and accounting, personal tax and finance and business operations. Driven by multi-faceted leadership roles supporting growing and fast-moving businesses, they’re founders and leaders. Motivated by challenges and authentic teamwork.
Human+Happy: Jenny’s focus is living a simple life with family, friends and her animals. Her true life passion lies in helping others.
Jenny Kelly Cogdal
Chief Strategy Officer
“Build the team, tackle the challenge.”
About: A proven leader and integrated PR & marketing professional with 20+ years of industry experience driving cohesive cross channel campaigns that bring brands and their unique stories to light.
Human+Happy: You can find Jenny hustling through life with her family’s bucket list (almost a strategic plan, if you will) in one hand and laundry in the other. Deep in her Mama era, she loves making memories on road trips in the family van, planning elaborate birthday parties and trying out new dinner recipes with her kids and husband.
Amie Deluca
Senior Strategist
“Less is more.”
About: Focused and disciplined communicator, with more than 25 years of experience, whose passionate tenacity ensures clients maximum service and real results. Specializes in corporate storytelling, earned media relations, executive visibility and issues management.
Human+Happy: Amie serves as a docent at the Frank Lloyd Wright Home & Studio in Oak Park, enjoys backyard hangs with family and friends, and traveling the world.
Katie Feltz
Senior Strategist
“Stay positive, work hard and make it happen.”
About: Dedicated communications professional seasoned in integrated marketing, communications program development and campaign management for consumer and B2B focused brands. Brings 25 years of experience creating and leading dynamic teams and passionate about elevating stories about the consumer lifestyle products and services brands she serves.
Human+Happy: Katie loves exploring the world, sipping great coffee (even better wine) and living in the Chicago suburbs with her wanderlust husband, two busy teen girls and a spoiled Rhodesian Ridgeback.
Michelle Cammenga
Strategist
“The stories we tell are only as powerful as the authenticity they embody and the strategies they employ.”
About: Passionate about creating meaningful connections between clients and their audiences through multi-channel creative storytelling. Excels at transforming strategic visions into actionable, integrated programs that make a brand come alive while driving measurable impact. Broad CPG experience, ranging from health foods to home supplies.
Human+Happy: Michelle can be found exploring the best of every Chicago neighborhood or spending time with family on a Michigan lakeshore.
Carmen Liberto
Strategist
“Let it rip!”
About: With more than 15 years of experience in PR, and an adventurous tenure at H5, Carmen is driven by detail, strategy and making plans on a page a reality. From CPG brands to lifestyle experiences, she specializes in ideation and tactical execution that leads to award-winning results.
Human+Happy: Carmen enjoys life’s simple pleasures the most. She shares a special close bond with her mini-me daughter, husband, and parents. Staying connected and sharing special moments together is always at the top of the list. You can mostly find her at home watching movies, hanging out in the pool, or catching magic at Disney World.