What our clients are saying
“Here’s what you get with 44 Degrees North Partners: Clear and practical thinking, earned through decades of hands-on experience. Susan and Kari didn’t build their careers as outside consultants; they were immersed in the work of building and running the communications function for a Fortune 50 company. They know strategy, and they know the hard, practical work of managing a company’s reputation with a broad range of stakeholders. And for all that, they are still a joy to work with! Humble, responsive, thorough and fair.”
Jim Knutsen, CEO/Founder, CAST Consulting
What our clients are saying
“44 Degrees North Partners helped our senior executive team understand their individual opportunities to enhance Sleep Number’s brand visibility and reputation. We greatly appreciated Kari’s and Susan’s adaptability and creativity as they led us through the executive positioning process and the development of customized messaging.”
Melissa Barra, Executive Vice President, Chief Strategy & Customer Relationship Officer, Sleep Number
What our clients are saying
“I’ve known Susan and Kari for more than 20 years – first as colleagues, then as consultants at organizations for which I serve on the board of directors and now as thought partners in my work. Their communications expertise, developed in a Fortune 50 environment and honed through their experience with a breadth of clients across sectors, comes through in the wide range of services they provide. Their high standards are evident in both the way they partner and the deliverables they produce.”
Laysha Ward, EVP & Chief External Engagement Officer, Target
What our clients are saying
"Susan and Kari are talented professionals who have been instrumental in transforming Bremer's communications strategy. We have been so impressed by how quickly they understood who we are and how we want to communicate, and they consistently express their expertise through timely, creative work that's on the mark."
Jeanne Crain, President & CEO, Bremer Financial Corporation
What our clients are saying
"Susan and Kari understand how critical it is to communicate effectively when driving significant change – and they know how to build a strategy and create messaging that resonates. Their experience and genuine interest in doing what’s best for the client make them an incredibly valuable partner for anyone leading change."
Emy Johnson, Chief Security Officer, Allina
What our clients are saying
"In the face of the pandemic and civil unrest, 44 Degrees North Partners has helped Heart of America navigate an unprecedented environment and our rapid growth in addressing educational inequity. They are collaborative and strategic partners in building communication plans with clear, concise and inspiring messages that connect with diverse stakeholders. With their counsel and support, we are positioning HOA as a key player and thought leader in the education, equity and community advancement space.”
Jill Heath, President & CEO, The Heart of America Foundation
What our clients are saying
“Kari and Susan bring years of experience and professionalism in building an impactful communication strategy. They provided the structure in planning and the creative thought process behind making every message impactful. 44 Degrees North Partners understands how difficult it is to lead through change. It has been a pleasure to work with them.”
Nancy Schmidt, CEO, AIA Corporation
What our clients are saying
"Susan and Kari are tremendous leaders with amazing communications prowess, ability to quickly learn organizations, and provide trusted counsel on the most difficult issues. Their experience makes me feel I am getting the best thought leadership and they also help me take those ideas to execution. They are creative, strategic and fabulous to work with!!"
Carmen Rodriquez Johnson, Former Chief Marketing Officer & SVP Audience Development, American Public Media Group
What our clients are saying
"After COVID we knew our our long-term business strategy had to dramatically change if we were going to maintain our leadership position in the industry. Our executive team had been meeting for months trying to articulate the pillars of our strategy, and most importantly, how to communicate to our team members in dozens of locations across the United States. Susan and Kari spent a single session with our executive team and within the week were able to help me communicate a simple but incredibly powerful strategy that begins with clear vision, purpose, and values. I’m so impressed with the questions they ask, the product they produce, and the genuine relationship we’ve formed. I regret not reaching out to them sooner!"
Reid "Huck" Finn, President, APi Inc.
