Guy Chipparoni

President & CEO

Guy Chipparoni is widely recognized as one of the industry's foremost experts in strategic and crisis communications. His counsel to senior level executives across a wide array of industries highlights his extraordinary abilities to quickly assess and respond to challenging situations.

Guy founded Res Publica Group in October, 2002. Since then, the company has grown to become one of the most highly-regarded communication agencies in the Midwest. Noted for its team of professionals with corporate, government, and frontline media experience, Res Publica's client base has more than tripled since its founding.

Guy founded and served as president of the public affairs group of KemperLesnik Communications in Chicago before purchasing the division and launching Res Publica Group. Previously, he served as senior managing director of public affairs at Hill & Knowlton, and interim general manager of the firm's Chicago operation, distinguishing himself in areas of strategic planning, crisis communications, and media relations, among others.

From 1998 to 2005, Guy served on the board of the Metropolitan Pier & Exposition Authority, overseeing Navy Pier and McCormick Place. During his tenure on the Authority's board, he served as Chair of Navy Pier and Vice Chair of the Marketing committee.
He currently serves on the Chicago Advisory Board of U. S. Bank.