Team

Executives

Cheryl Riley Vice President, Media Relations

Cheryl Riley has over 20 years of experience in the public relations industry working with a diverse portfolio of industries. She excels in the art of creative pitching and has secured top tier media placements for clients throughout the U.S to enhance awareness of their specific expertise/products and success stories through feature articles, product placements,(...)
Jane Westgate

Jane Westgate CEO

Jane launched Westgate Communications, Inc., in 2008 to help clients effectively share their story with media, opinion leaders/influencers, customers, prospects, strategic partners, employees, analysts and investors.   Jane has 20 years’ experience in global integrated corporate communications, public relations, social media marketing and investor relations. She specializes in “Out of the Box” thinking. Experience includes strategy(...)
Jennifer Sharpe

Jennifer Sharpe Senior Vice President/Director Media Relations

Jennifer has helped manage communications and public relations efforts for the past 12 years, supporting a variety of clients, including NBA’s Charlotte Bobcats, Sealy, Naturex, SmartyPants Vitamins, The Fuller Brush Company, Wachovia Bank and BASF Chemical Corp. Specializing in media relations, product placement and event management. She has secured editorial coverage in national, regional and(...)
Jamie Hoffman

Jamie Hoffman Account Director

Jamie Hoffman is a passionate, driven, marketing communications professional with 10 years of experience driving brand awareness and revenue through strategic marketing initiatives for clients in industries including financial services, luxury furniture, casual dining, transportation, education, health and beauty. With a background in public relations, she has helped her clients attain top-tier media placements in(...)

Westgate Integrated Network (WIN)

More than 100 Integrated Marketing Members have joined the Westgate Nationwide Network (WNN).  These members represent expertise in corporate communications, public relations, social media marketing, copy writing, investor relations, research and business writing services.  Members are on call to work on client projects when workloads increase.  All members have been vetted and have more than 10 years’ experience working with top brands across multiple industries. The Westgate Network has workers in both US and International time zones. Westgate also offers paid Internship programs where college students studying communications can learn, contribute and be mentored by experienced communications professionals.

multi generational workforce