Agency Updates: Beekeeper Group and Glen Echo Group
Beekeeper Group adds Lauren Tyler, in photo, as Chief of Staff. According to the D.C.-based agency, she joins from Adfero, where she most recently served as Chief of Staff “and played a central role in scaling operations, strengthening cross-team strategy, and supporting high-impact public affairs work. At Beekeeper Group, she will lead firmwide coordination, serve as a strategic advisor, and help build the infrastructure behind the firm’s expanding portfolio and support the Hive’s next wave of growth.” According to the agency, she brings more than a decade of experience in public affairs, communications, and agency leadership. She is deeply involved with both the Public Affairs Council and Washington Women in Public Relations, where she was recently named to the 2026 Advisory Council; reflecting her ongoing commitment to supporting and elevating communications professionals across the region.
Glen Echo Group announced the following promotions, effective January 1, 2026:
- Amy Schatz and Anne (Keeney) Weaver have been promoted to executive vice presidents. They were previously senior vice presidents.
- Brad Williamson has been promoted to senior vice president. He was previously a vice president.
- Lauren Gaydos and Dani Leopold Bogage have been promoted to vice presidents. They were previously senior directors.
- Carrie Hutcheson and Tommy Kaelin have been promoted to senior directors. They were previously directors.
- Bella Kerbers has been promoted to senior associate. She was previously an associate.
