Terry Mencel
About Terry Mencel
Terry Mencel is a Director at Alight Solutions with over 20 years of experience in strategic communication leadership across various sectors.
Current Role at Alight Solutions
Terry Mencel currently serves as Director in Consumer Experience at Alight Solutions. His role includes helping organizations and their employees discover new opportunities and embrace fresh perspectives. In addition to his directorial responsibilities, Terry also functions as a Senior Communication Consultant at the company, focusing on strategic communications and engagement within the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area.
Previous Experience at Aon Hewitt
Terry Mencel has also been involved with Aon Hewitt as a Senior Communication Consultant in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area. His role involved providing strategic communication guidance, focusing on delivering effective internal and external messaging to support organizational objectives.
Work at Portico Benefit Services
Terry Mencel served as the Director of Marketing & Communications at Portico Benefit Services from 1995 to 2011. During his 16-year tenure, he was responsible for leading marketing and communication strategies, focusing on comprehensive campaign planning, brand management, and media relations.
Background in Journalism and Public Information
Terry Mencel's experience includes working as a Public Information Officer at the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Security from 1994 to 1995, located in St. Paul, MN. Prior to this, he held multiple roles including Assistant Managing Editor at Sun Newspapers from 1987 to 1994, where he honed his skills in message development, crisis communications, and media relations.
Education and Expertise
Terry Mencel holds an MBA from the University of Saint Thomas - School of Business, where he studied Business. He also earned a BA in Journalism from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. With over 20 years of experience in strategic communication leadership across public, private, and nonprofit sectors, Terry specializes in ideation, team development, comprehensive marketing-communications, web strategy, and brand management.