Lionell R. Martin Sr.

Lionell R. Martin Sr. is an accomplished public relations and communications leader with more than two decades of experience guiding strategic messaging, media relations, crisis communications, and stakeholder engagement for government agencies, national nonprofits, and private-sector organizations. As founder and consultant of CHASE360 Communications, he provides integrated communications strategy, outreach planning, and campaign management that strengthens brand voice, expands visibility, and drives measurable outcomes. 
 
Mr. Martin previously served as Public Relations Communications Manager for the Alzheimer’s Association Illinois Chapter, leading statewide communications initiatives supporting advocacy, fundraising, and public health education. While there, he increased media engagement, managed high-visibility campaigns including Walk to End Alzheimer’s and The Longest Day, and produced widely distributed media and editorial content. 
 
His earlier roles with the City of Chicago included Senior Marketing and Communications Project Manager for emergency management operations, where he directed multi-agency communications during the 2011 NATO Summit and led regional planning initiatives across 12 counties. Mr. Martin is recognized for building strong media partnerships, aligning multi-stakeholder messaging, and delivering strategic communications solutions that elevate organizational impact and public trust.