Mark Birkmeier
Executive Vice President - Banach, Banach & Cassidy
- Role
- Executive Vice President at Banach, Banach & Cassidy
- Location
- Oakland, MI, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Mark Birkmeier
Strategic communications and public‑sector advisor helping communities, state agencies, local governments, and school districts navigate complex, high‑visibility challenges with clarity and trust. I design communication strategies that strengthen public understanding, align stakeholders, and support leaders through major decisions involving economic development, funding measures, and long‑term planning.My experience spans statewide business attraction, advising the Governor’s Office and Legislature on project strategy, and leading BB & C’s portfolio of community‑facing engagements. I’m known for solving difficult problems with calm, resourceful leadership and for generating ideas that feel fresh, logical, and immediately actionable.I build tools, frameworks, and narratives that help public institutions communicate clearly, build durable trust, and move confidently through moments of uncertainty.
Experience
Executive Vice President
Jul 2025 — Present · Oakland, MI, US
As Executive Vice President, I lead BB & C’s strategic communications, community engagement, and public‑sector advisory practice. I help public institutions, local governments, and regional partners navigate complex, high‑visibility challenges with clarity and trust. My work centers on strengthening public understanding, building durable community confidence, and supporting leaders as they communicate around major decisions, including economic development initiatives, funding measures, and long‑term planning efforts.Key Responsibilities- Oversee BB & C’s statewide portfolio of public‑sector and community‑facing engagements, ensuring strong strategy, execution, and client service- Lead development of fact‑alignment frameworks, communication strategies, and engagement processes that help communities understand complex issues- Advise senior government, civic, and institutional leaders on trust‑building, narrative development, and stakeholder alignment- Direct multidisciplinary teams across research, communications, design, and engagement to deliver integrated, context‑specific solutions- Develop scalable tools, templates, and processes that strengthen public institutions’ ability to communicate clearly and proactively- Serve as a senior relationship lead for state agencies, regional partners, and local governments navigating sensitive or high‑stakes projects- Represent BB & C in statewide conversations on community readiness, economic development, and public trust
Education
Strome College of Business
Bachelor's degree, Business
2004 — 2007
Culver Military Academy
High School Diploma
2000 — 2004
Western Michigan University - Haworth College of Business
BBA, Sales and Business Marketing
2007 — 2009
Western Michigan University - Haworth College of Business
MBA, Management
2010 — 2011
The George Washington University
Masters in Contract Management, Contract Management
2014 — 2016
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