About Pierce PR
Nationwide PR for AEC & Professional Services
Based in Nashville, Trusted Across the U.S.
Serving AEC and professional services firms since 2015
Trusted by leading companies in the AEC and professional services industries
Certified by WBENC and GO-DBE
Public Relations for Architects, Engineers & Builders
AEC and professional services firms build and maintain some of the most important spaces in our communities. Spaces where children learn, people gather and life is truly lived.
We’re proud to support that work by leading the communications strategy behind it — helping firms earn the visibility, trust and recognition they deserve through thoughtful PR and marketing initiatives. By elevating the voices of companies shaping the built environment, we help foster stronger communities, more inspired spaces and a more competitive AEC industry.
Our deep experience and no-RFP, strategy-first approach uniquely positions us to serve as a long-term partner to firms valuing senior-level counsel, industry fluency and measurable results.
Strategic PR for Companies Shaping the World's Most Important Spaces
What great PR can do for your firm
Positions your firm as a trusted industry leader
Sets your firm apart from the competition
Builds credibility & long-term relationships with the audiences that matter
Attracts better-fit projects and partners
Keeps you visible between projects
Makes your firm hard to overlook & easy to choose
The right public relations strategy does more than get your name out there, it...
At Pierce Public Relations, meaningful PR does not start with tactics. It starts with understanding. Every client partnership begins with The Master Plan™, our proven discovery process that helps us learn who you are, how you are positioned and where your greatest opportunities lie.
During this initial 30-day phase, we immerse ourselves in your firm’s story through conversations with leadership, a review of past communications and an evaluation of your market landscape. These insights allow us to identify what differentiates your firm and where your voice can have the greatest impact.
With that foundation in place, we design a strategic PR plan that aligns with your objectives and provides a clear roadmap for long-term visibility.
This intentional upfront effort ensures your time, budget and internal resources are invested well. It’s one of the biggest reasons clients choose Pierce—and why they see results that last.
The Foundation of Every Client Partnership
Before committing to a long-term contract, Pierce conducts a thorough discovery process that typically spans 30-45 days. This includes in-depth industry research, executive interviews and a detailed review of your business strategies and brand guides. At the end of this process, you receive a fully developed PR and marketing plan tailored to your goals, along with total transparency on scope, strategy and cost.
Program launch
Ongoing Support
Master Plan™
Ongoing Support
Program launch
Once the plan is approved, we get to work. Because of our industry expertise and the depth of the assessment, we’re able to start deploying your program right away.
Depending on your priorities, this may include an email marketing program, media outreach, thought leadership, content creation, award submissions, social media strategy and more.
Master Plan™
Program launch
Ongoing Support
As your program rolls out, we provide regular reporting and planning sessions to keep everything aligned.
When we see opportunities to strengthen results, we bring them to the table and take action once approved.
Pierce operates as a true thought partner — collaborative, strategic and invested in your success. You’ll always be part of the conversation and know where things stand.
Master Plan™
The PPR Master Plan
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A Letter from
Our Founder
When I founded Pierce Public Relations in 2015, I named the business after my brother, Patrick Pierce Bonner, whom I’ve always admired. At the time, Patrick served as an officer in the US Army. I chose his name as a nod to his perseverance, dedication, and optimism, which I aim to always reflect in our work and relationships.
These core values have held true as we’ve grown into a thriving agency that represents companies in Nashville and across the country. I’m proud that we’ve now developed a reputation for the high-quality results we produce and for treating others well. Good relationships are the key to both business and life, and to develop strong relationships, they need to be cared for from the start.
For these reasons and so many more, I can confidently say that engaging us means you’ll have a team that truly cares about developing solutions to your challenges, but most of all, cares about you -- the person at the heart of what we do.
Welcome to Pierce Public Relations. I’m grateful you’re here.
Julia Bonner
julia bonner
founder & president
We’re a team of energetic and thoughtful professionals who approach each day with passion and optimism. We have diverse backgrounds and interests, but we share a common goal of enjoying our work and working with great people. We are invested in each other’s success, and this translates into a sincere desire to create results for our clients that make us all proud.
Leadership
Team
julia bonner
founder & president
Founder of Pierce PR, Julia has built a leading firm representing companies like Wold Architects and Engineers and Kimberly-Clark Corporation. She holds an M.S. from NYU, and her leadership has earned her recognition on the Nashville Post’s In Charge list (2021–2025), plus Nashville’s 40 Under 40 and Women of Influence awards. A committed community leader, she has chaired and served on the boards of several notable nonprofit organizations. A rare Nashville native, she has very strong opinions about where to find the best meal in town..
Brenna Clairr (BC) Moore
Director of Operations
Bringing nearly 15 years of corporate communications and PR experience, Brenna Clairr is known for spearheading new strategies and processes that maximize operational efficiencies, enable the firm’s talented team to drive even greater value for its clients, and accelerate Pierce PR’s overall growth. She has led high-profile initiatives at Kimberly-Clark, Shell and national consulting firms and holds degrees from Northwestern University (B.S. in Journalism) and the University of Southern California (M.A. in Strategic PR). A passionate nonprofit board leader, she blends trusted leadership with a deep understanding of organizational goals—helping teams thrive and businesses grow. Originally from Anchorage, Alaska, Brenna Clairr loves hiking, oceanside walks, baking sweet treats, and singing boy band hits on the karaoke stage.
Bri Carlesimo
Vice President of Client Experience
With over a decade of experience in PR and strategic communications, Bri crafts innovative strategies that exceed client expectations while mentoring teams to align their strengths to deliver long-term, high-impact PR programs that foster growth and bolster the bottom line. She’s served on nonprofit boards, including for the Ronald McDonald House and the American Cancer Society, and was named a 30 Under 30 honoree by Alpha Delta Pi. A proud Oakland University grad, Bri loves to tell people she’s from Detroit even though she grew up in the suburbs.
Recognized for Excellence
Nashville Business Journal’s C-Suite Awards (2025 – Julia Bonner, Pierce PR Founder and President)
Nashville Emerging Leader Finalist (2025 – Bri Carlesimo, Pierce PR VP of Client Experience)
Nashville Post In Charge (2021–2025 – Julia Bonner, Pierce PR Founder and President)
Nashville Business Journal Most Admired CEOs (2024 – Julia Bonner, Pierce PR Founder and President)
Nashville Business Journal Best in Business Finalist (2024)
Nashville Business Journal Women of Influence (2020 – Julia Bonner, Pierce PR Founder and President)
Nashville Business Journal 40 Under 40 (2017 – Julia Bonner, Pierce PR Founder and President)
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