# Jasculca Terman Strategic Communications

> Jasculca Terman Strategic Communications is an independent Chicago firm that applies political-campaign discipline to public affairs, crisis work, live events, digital engagement, and video. Founded in 1981, it serves corporations, foundations, nonprofits, public agencies, and education institutions, with a particular strength in assignments where public opinion, policy, logistics, and reputation collide.

- **Founded:** 1981
- **Headquarters:** Chicago, United States
- **Founders:** Rick Jasculca (Co-founder and Chairman), Jim Terman (Co-founder and Vice Chairman)
- **Products:** Public affairs and crisis communications, Event management and international advance, Digital strategies and engagement, Video and creative production
- **Notable:** Helped the They Deserve More coalition secure the first Illinois wage increase in a decade for direct-service professionals after a 2016 increase had been vetoed., Supported Arts For EveryBody across 18 markets, helping secure more than 200 local and national media stories; the work received a 2025 Shorty Impact Award Bronze Honor and a Golden Trumpet., Won three Golden Trumpets and three Silver Trumpets at the 67th annual awards in 2025.

## Products & services

- **Public affairs and crisis communications** — Strategy, message development, issues campaigns, coalition building, media relations, crisis preparation and response, and media training.
- **Event management and international advance** — Event strategy, venue and vendor management, audience development, registration, VIP protocol, transportation, stage management, and media logistics.
- **Digital strategies and engagement** — Content, community management, paid media, influencer outreach, digital advocacy, monitoring, microsites, email, and capacity building.
- **Video and creative production** — Concept development, budgeting, filming, scriptwriting, animation, editing, graphic design, and post-production through an in-house practice launched in 2010.

## Achievements

- Helped the They Deserve More coalition secure the first Illinois wage increase in a decade for direct-service professionals after a 2016 increase had been vetoed.
- Supported Arts For EveryBody across 18 markets, helping secure more than 200 local and national media stories; the work received a 2025 Shorty Impact Award Bronze Honor and a Golden Trumpet.
- Won three Golden Trumpets and three Silver Trumpets at the 67th annual awards in 2025.
- Helped a paid digital campaign for the 2021 UIC Urban Forum reach more than 546,000 people and generate more than 800 registrations, versus about 450 typical in-person attendees.
- Coordinated on behalf of the Carter family during President Jimmy Carter's 2025 state funeral, following planning work that stretched back decades.
- Helped execute the 2017 North American Climate Summit in Chicago with more than 130 national and international mayors and senior leaders.

## Latest updates

- **2026-01** — Supported Father Gary Graf's planned walk from Pope Leo XIV's birthplace in Dolton to the Statue of Liberty to draw attention to immigrant communities.
- **2025-09** — Won three Golden Trumpets and three Silver Trumpets for campaigns spanning arts and health, neighborhood dialogue, K-12 education, maternal health, and community wellness.
- **2025-07** — Jessica Smith became CEO and Managing Partner, with Lauren Foley becoming COO and Managing Partner, following Mary Patrick's retirement.
- **2025-01** — Team members represented the Carter family and coordinated with the military, Secret Service, and other entities during President Jimmy Carter's state funeral.
- **2024-01** — Moved into a new open-plan Chicago office, the firm's first office move in 43 years.

## Links

- Website: https://www.jtpr.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/jasculcaterman
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasculcaterman/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JasculcaTerman/

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Last updated: 2026-09-20