Bill McGowan, Founder and CEO of Clarity Media Group, is a two-time Emmy Award-winning correspondent who has reported over 700 nationally televised stories. He has also anchored hundreds of hours of news and information programming. During his 25 years in television, he has conducted hundreds of interviews with newsmakers, CEO’s, celebrities, book authors and editors, attorneys, and famous athletes.

Melissa Hellen, Managing Director, is an original member of the Clarity Media Group team. She joined the company in 2001. Melissa brought with her professional experience in management consulting, executive communications training and marketing. Her specialties include, but are not limited to, the non-profit sector, messaging prepared for or about women’s issues, and content within the health/fitness arena. Melissa also develops and delivers media training seminars.

Donna Cornachio, the Senior Writer at Clarity Media Group, has an extensive background in print journalism. Her profiles, news and feature articles and essays have been published in The New York Times, Newsweek, The Washington Post, and broadcast on National Public Radio. The depth of her reporting experience gives her a unique ability to prepare Clarity Media Group clients, through media training, for upcoming print interviews and profiles.

Bill Cassara recently joined Clarity Media Group after a twenty-five year career in television production and journalism. During that time, Bill spent thirteen years with CBS News, specifically 60 Minutes and 48 Hours, supervising field production, photography and lighting of the highest profile subjects. He spearheaded the production team on interviews with every United States President since Ronald Reagan, as well as the Rolling Stones and Bode Miller. Bill’s experience with newsmakers, and with the reporters who shape the news, brings another unique perspective to Clarity Media Group’s work, preparing clients for media interviews and public speaking.

In launching our new west coast bureau, Susan Campos brings an impressive track record of on-air accomplishments to Clarity Media Group. In her years at NBC News, Susan anchored the national weekend edition of The Today Show, reported for Dateline, and hosted a number of entertainment shows for MSNBC.

Ken Fuhr has worked in television in various capacities for over twenty years. His professional projects and venues include extensive work for network news magazines, documentaries and corporate video productions. Ken’s experience as a segment producer, assignment editor, director and cameraman has exposed him to every part of the production process.

Since 2001, Mike Sheehan has edited virtually every video project produced at Clarity Media Group. Visually he has been the creative architect on all corporate videos and Biomentary projects.

Anthea L. Liontos has been the fashion and beauty director at Real Simple, Working Mother and Weight Watchers magazines. As a result, she provides unparalleled guidance and insight to Clarity Media Group clients in the fashion & beauty sector.

Lucy Cherkasets is no stranger to Clarity Media Group. She first met Bill McGowan in 1997 during a reunion at their alma mater, Riverdale Country School. After staying in touch and noting each other’s professional accomplishments for several years, Bill invited Lucy to join Clarity Media Group in 2003 as an assistant media trainer.