ABOUT - Taylor Johnson

All real estate, all the time.

Taylor Johnson is a public relations firm focused exclusively on the real estate industry. That specialization, paired with our more than 40 years in business, makes us a knowledgeable, trusted partner for the real estate clients we represent and a go-to resource for the media.

We are proud to work with a diverse roster of some of the industry’s most highly regarded companies – large and small, public and private, and touching nearly every residential and commercial real estate sector. Our philosophy of quality over quantity and of putting clients first has resulted in a number of long-term relationships, including our very first client – a more than 40-year partnership.

A boutique, family-friendly agency, Taylor Johnson was founded in 1977 by Deborah Johnson and is today led by her daughter, Emily Johnson.

Emily Johnson - Taylor Johnson - Real estate marketing and public relations

Taylor Johnson - Real estate marketing and public relations

Team - Taylor Johnson - Real estate marketing and public relations

Our Team

Our highly experienced, senior-level professionals come from a variety of backgrounds including journalism, law, consumer PR, public affairs, finance, event planning and social media, to name a few. Each of us contributes different perspectives and talents that combine for an elevated level of service.

Longevity is the norm at Taylor Johnson, where many team members have been with the company for more than 10 years. Our ability to attract and retain top talent not only speaks to our fulfilling work environment, but also is an added benefit to clients, who have dedicated teams invested in the long-term success of their PR program.

Amanda Cienkus

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Amanda loves pretty buildings. As a high school student in Memphis, Tennessee, she took a drafting course and dreamed of a career in architecture.

Patty Cronin

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As an account director with Taylor Johnson, Patty develops and implements media relations programs for local and national real estate-focused firms.

Traci Failla

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Joining Taylor Johnson brought Traci full circle to working in the real estate industry again as she did early in her public relations career. It was at this first agency job when she realized how great of a fit PR is for people who are curious, and how rewarding it is to see a client’s story reach an audience.

Tate Gunnerson

ejohnson2024-01-30T10:31:20-05:00Senior Account Manager|

After 15 years as a freelance journalist, Tate was thrilled to combine his journalism and client relations skills as a senior account manager at Taylor Johnson, a firm he had enjoyed working with for years as a writer researching stories and seeking sources.

Traci Failla

ejohnson2024-10-10T13:55:58-04:00Account Director|

Joining Taylor Johnson brought Traci full circle to working in the real estate industry again as she did early in her public relations career. It was at this first agency job when she realized how great of a fit PR is for people who are curious, and how rewarding it is to see a client’s story reach an audience.

Tate Gunnerson

ejohnson2024-01-30T10:31:20-05:00Senior Account Manager|

After 15 years as a freelance journalist, Tate was thrilled to combine his journalism and client relations skills as a senior account manager at Taylor Johnson, a firm he had enjoyed working with for years as a writer researching stories and seeking sources.

Vanessa Irving

ejohnson2022-08-25T15:09:13-04:00Senior Account Manager|

Vanessa joined Taylor Johnson in 2006 and has worked in different capacities, so she considers herself a jack of all trades. In addition to serving as a senior account manager, Vanessa is also the firm’s social media senior account manager and is responsible for Taylor Johnson’s social media.

Kathryn Kjarsgaard

ejohnson2022-08-25T15:09:52-04:00Senior Account Manager|

As a seasoned public relations professional, Kathryn Kjarsgaard knows how to get her ducks in a row. After all, she did just that (literally!) earlier in her career as a PR account executive in the food and hospitality industry.

Jay Koziarz

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Jay Koziarz has had a life-long fascination with cities and tall buildings. Though he never attended architecture school, he has successfully found opportunities to align his career with his passion for design, development, and urban planning

Sarah Lyons

ejohnson2022-08-25T15:11:02-04:00Senior Account Director|

As a native of Indiana, Sarah is a proud Hoosier. She grew up in Columbus, about 40 miles south of Indianapolis.

Amanda Cienkus

Maria Carter2024-01-22T16:16:30-05:00Senior Account Manager|

Amanda loves pretty buildings. As a high school student in Memphis, Tennessee, she took a drafting course and dreamed of a career in architecture.

Patty Cronin

ejohnson2024-01-22T16:17:05-05:00Account Director|

As an account director with Taylor Johnson, Patty develops and implements media relations programs for local and national real estate-focused firms.

Traci Failla

ejohnson2024-10-10T13:55:58-04:00Account Director|

Joining Taylor Johnson brought Traci full circle to working in the real estate industry again as she did early in her public relations career. It was at this first agency job when she realized how great of a fit PR is for people who are curious, and how rewarding it is to see a client’s story reach an audience.

Tate Gunnerson

ejohnson2024-01-30T10:31:20-05:00Senior Account Manager|

After 15 years as a freelance journalist, Tate was thrilled to combine his journalism and client relations skills as a senior account manager at Taylor Johnson, a firm he had enjoyed working with for years as a writer researching stories and seeking sources.