About Us
A Strategic Communications Partner who will help move your business forward
Spaude Consulting, LLC is a boutique strategic communications firm that partners with organizations to deliver clear, compelling messaging—especially during moments of change, transformation, growth, and crisis.
You need a communications advisor who understands your business and culture inside and out and can bring creativity, proven strategies, and best practices that fit your organization. That’s what I do, and we’d love to partner with you to make it happen.
About Jennifer Spaude, Founder & CEO
Experience Matters
With nearly three decades leading corporate communications for public and private companies, I’ve seen firsthand how the right message can build trust, steady organizations through change, and strengthen reputations. I bring that experience to my consulting practice—helping leaders and teams communicate with clarity, confidence, and impact.
Our mission is simple: to provide expert counsel that helps organizations navigate complexity, manage critical moments, and inspire the people who matter most.
When you work with me, you gain a trusted partner who understands the pressures of business transformation, the challenges of change management, and the high stakes of mergers, acquisitions, and investor communications. I’ve been in the boardrooms, the media hot seats, and the late-night strategy sessions preparing for the next big M&A event or earnings call—and I know what it takes to get communication right when it matters most. I bring hands-on experience leading communications through CEO transitions, business transformations, crises, complex organizational changes, product launches, and brand repositioning—delivering clarity and confidence to all stakeholders.
Jennifer earned her BA in Mass Communications with a concentration in Public Relations from Minnesota State University, Mankato, and completed her Executive MBA at the University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management. She serves on the Greater Mankato Growth and Minnesota State University, Mankato Foundation Boards and has been a speaker at leading telecom industry associations, including US Telecom and the Fiber Broadband Association. Passionate about the power of communication, Jennifer is equally dedicated to mentoring the next generation of leaders and inspiring others to find their voice and volunteer interests.
What People Are Saying
“During a period of significant transformation, Jennifer was a trusted member of our executive team and a critical leader in our success. She brought exceptional strategic insight and clarity, particularly when the stakes were high.
Jennifer has a rare ability to connect strategy to story—aligning communications that engage employees, strengthen culture, and build confidence with investors, customers, and partners. Through Spaude Consulting, she brings the same excellence, collaborative approach, and ability to distill complexity into clear, actionable strategies for leaders navigating growth, change, or reputation challenges.”
—Bob Udell, Former President and CEO, Fidium, Consolidated Communications
“As CFO of Consolidated Communications, I worked closely with Jennifer from 2014 to 2022 on investor and Board communications during a period marked by significant acquisitions, large-scale integrations, multiple refinancings, and major business transformation.
Throughout this time, Jennifer was a strong partner and trusted advisor to both the broader leadership team and me. She ensured our investor and stakeholder communications were aligned, transparent, and consistently ahead of expectations.”
—Steve Childers, Former CFO, Consolidated Communications
“Jennifer served on my leadership team, leading marketing, public relations, and investor relations during a period of significant growth and transformation. She successfully led complex integrations, major rebranding initiatives, and helped secure shareholder approvals for multiple mergers.
She has a rare ability to balance diverse stakeholder needs while proactively anticipating challenges. Jennifer is a trusted strategic leader, and I highly recommend her to any organization seeking a communications executive or advisor who can navigate complexity, change, and high-stakes environments with confidence and impact.”
—John Finke, President & CEO, Enventis
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