Kelly, President of The Godshall Group, has spent more than 30 years as an integral part of Central Ohio’s public relations and marketing scene. Starting out as Corporate Communications Manager at Wendy’s International, Inc., where she worked side-by-side with company founder Dave Thomas, Kelly has developed a career that covers all the bases, including creatively telling an organization’s story, cultivating donor relationships and knowing how to work with local media to cover and manage a crisis.
A hallmark of Kelly’s career includes extensive experience in the healthcare industry and non-profits, having held the position of Director of Public Relations for Grant Medical Center, Vice President of Marketing Services for the Central Ohio Lung Association and Director of Marketing for Lutheran Social Services--all located in Columbus, Ohio. She also served as Director of Development for Recreation Unlimited, a not-for profit organization serving individuals with physical and developmental disabilities.
In the retail arena, Kelly was Director for The Mall at Tuttle Crossing and worked for an international commercial real estate brokerage as Marketing Manager. With her vast experience and professional knowledge, Kelly has become a sought-after national conference speaker and instructor.
She is a member of several professional organizations including the Association of Fundraising Professionals and Columbus Metropolitan Club and serves on several boards including The Breathing Association. Kelly received her B.S. in Mass Communications from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio and received additional education and coursework through The Ohio State University, New York University and The Problem Solving Institute in Buffalo, New York.
A hallmark of Kelly’s career includes extensive experience in the healthcare industry and non-profits, having held the position of Director of Public Relations for Grant Medical Center, Vice President of Marketing Services for the Central Ohio Lung Association and Director of Marketing for Lutheran Social Services--all located in Columbus, Ohio. She also served as Director of Development for Recreation Unlimited, a not-for profit organization serving individuals with physical and developmental disabilities.
In the retail arena, Kelly was Director for The Mall at Tuttle Crossing and worked for an international commercial real estate brokerage as Marketing Manager. With her vast experience and professional knowledge, Kelly has become a sought-after national conference speaker and instructor.
She is a member of several professional organizations including the Association of Fundraising Professionals and Columbus Metropolitan Club and serves on several boards including The Breathing Association. Kelly received her B.S. in Mass Communications from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio and received additional education and coursework through The Ohio State University, New York University and The Problem Solving Institute in Buffalo, New York.
Telanda has 20 years of business experience with a decade in the franchising industry - from ownership to sales.
Prior to entering the franchise world Telanda worked within a few Fortune 300 companies gaining experience with different aspects that create successful businesses and just to change things up – show business.
After graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Miami University in Oxford, OH she moved to NYC to work on The Late Show with David Letterman! At The Sherwin-Williams Co. she worked at corporate headquarters in the Marketing Dept. managing all the Grand Openings for any new or relocated stores. When at ADP she worked with small business sales in payroll and human resource needs.
She is a proud single mother of 3 children who keep her on her hopefully painted toes!
Prior to entering the franchise world Telanda worked within a few Fortune 300 companies gaining experience with different aspects that create successful businesses and just to change things up – show business.
After graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Miami University in Oxford, OH she moved to NYC to work on The Late Show with David Letterman! At The Sherwin-Williams Co. she worked at corporate headquarters in the Marketing Dept. managing all the Grand Openings for any new or relocated stores. When at ADP she worked with small business sales in payroll and human resource needs.
She is a proud single mother of 3 children who keep her on her hopefully painted toes!
