Meet Our Staff
John Houle
President & CEO
John Houle founded JH Communications in 2002, and he rebranded the agency as Main St. Media in 2022 to reflect the agency’s current mission. A small business owner himself, John understands the importance of identifying the right consumers for each business. He has successfully managed numerous private and public sector campaigns, and presently represents over 75 clients across a wide spectrum of industries.
Specializing in communications, John has worked closely with organizations to direct their marketing initiatives. Over the past 20 years, he has managed the marketing programs for numerous insurance agencies, medical practices, companies, and trade associations. He also has helped candidates seek elected office.
John believes in the importance of giving back to his community. He is Chair of the Board of Directors of the Northern Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce, and is a member of the Workforce Partnership of Greater Rhode Island. In 2004 and 2007, Gateway Healthcare awarded John with their Community Leadership Award for providing families and children in need with thousands of holiday gifts. He also served as Chair of the Board Development Committee for the Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England, where he also served three terms on their Board of Directors.
A graduate of Boston College (BA, 1994), he lives with his wife, Susan, and children, Jenna and Christopher, in Cranston, RI. His first novel, “The Kingmakers of Providence,” will be released in the Fall, 2022.
Jen Almeida
Vice President of Client Services
Jennifer has 15 years of experience in the communications field, concentrating primarilyon public relations and marketing.
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Paul Houle
Account Executive / Associate Producer
Paul J. Houle joined JH Communications in 2020 after graduating from UMass Amherst with a Bachelor’s Degree in Communication with a focus on production.
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Sara Boldt
Account Executive / Associate Producer
Sara Boldt joined JH Communications in March of 2021 after graduating from Massachusetts College of Art and Design with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Film/Video.
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Haley Michaels
Graphic Designer
Haley Michaels is a Graphic Designer who joined the JH Communications team in 2021 after graduating from Suffolk University with a degree in Global and Cultural Communications and Graphic Design.
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Alex Haggert
Videographer, Editor, & FAA Certified Drone Pilot
Alex C. Haggert joined JH Communications as a videographer in 2019. As the lead videographer, Alex is tasked with recording and editing videos that effectively promote clients’ services and products.
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Jen Davey
Vice President of Creative Services
Jen is a graphic and web designer who has been working in both print and digital media for over 15 years. While at JH Communications, Jen has designed and produced websites for clients such as Neurosurgeons of Cape Cod, Southeastern Surgical Associates, Narragansett Bay Insurance Company, SERVPRO of Providence, and the Fogarty Center. Prior to working at JH Communications, Jen was a senior art director at Communication Arts Group in Providence. There she worked in a wide variety of industries from healthcare to finance to consumer products, including such clients as Textron Financial and Roger Williams Medical Center. Before working at CA Group, Jen was a designer at The Adcetera Group in Houston, TX. There she designed and produced printed collateral and websites for clients such as Sysco, Compaq and Minute Maid. Jen is a 1995 graduate of Yale University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Arts.
Jen Almeida
Vice President of Creative Services
Jennifer has 15 years of experience in the communications field, concentrating primarily on public relations and marketing. She specializes in account management and client relations, and also manages copy writing, creative and production for corporate and not-for-profit clients. Jennifer administers all client requests and ensures timely delivery of services and products. Prior to joining JH Communications, Jennifer directed the daily marketing activities for The Beacon Mutual Insurance Company, and has also been involved with several local political campaigns.
Jennifer is a magna cum laude graduate of Rhode Island College, with a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications.
Anna Romano
Office Manager
Anna Romano is responsible for administrative duties, internal accounting, account management and account coordination for JH Communications. She researches topics and issues for marketing campaigns and assists in the coordination of activities. Additionally, she provides sales support and services and is pivotal in the creation of all promotional items. Before joining JH Communications in 2003, she worked at Putnam Investments in Norwood, MA, where she was responsible for educating participants about 401(k) plans and transaction options, performing mutual fund exchanges, and modeling and requesting loans for participants. She graduated from Johnson & Wales University in 2004 with a Bachelor of Science in Financial Services Management.
Alex Haggert
Videographer, Editor, & FAA Certified Drone Pilot
Alex C. Haggert joined JH Communications as a videographer in 2019. As the lead videographer, Alex is tasked with recording and editing videos that effectively promote clients’ services and products. Alex earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Digital Media Production with honors at the New England Institute of Technology, where he was awarded the bachelor “Best of Tech” among the 2021 Digital Media Production graduates. Alex also received his remote pilot – small unmanned aircraft systems license under the Federal Aviation Administration’s Title 14, Part 107.
Sara Boldt
Account Coordinator
Sara Boldt joined JH Communications in March of 2021 after graduating from Massachusetts College of Art and Design with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Film/Video. As an Account Coordinator, Sara communicates with clients regarding creative work and production. Her responsibilities include assisting with video shoots, coordinating social media campaigns, and serving as the principal photographer for JH Communications.
Paul Houle
Associate Producer
Paul J. Houle joined JH Communications in 2020 after graduating from UMass Amherst with a Bachelor’s Degree in Communication with a focus on production. As an Associate Producer, Paul’s responsibilities include all livestream operations, assisting with production, and the post-production process of video and audio. Additionally, Paul coordinates email marketing and social media campaigns.
Haley Michaels
Graphic Designer
Haley Michaels is a Graphic Designer who joined the JH Communications team in 2021 after graduating from Suffolk University with a degree in Global and Cultural Communications and Graphic Design. As a Graphic Designer, Haley assists Jen Davey in website development as well as the creation and distribution of print design, email marketing, social media, and any other projects that require graphic design.
John Houle
President & CEO
John Houle founded JH Communications in 2002, and he rebranded the agency as Main St. Media in 2022 to reflect the agency’s current mission. A small business owner himself, John understands the importance of identifying the right consumers for each business. He has successfully managed numerous private and public sector campaigns, and presently represents over 75 clients across a wide spectrum of industries.
Specializing in communications, John has worked closely with organizations to direct their marketing initiatives. Over the past 20 years, he has managed the marketing programs for numerous insurance agencies, medical practices, companies, and trade associations. He also has helped candidates seek elected office.
John believes in the importance of giving back to his community. He is Chair of the Board of Directors of the Northern Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce, and is a member of the Workforce Partnership of Greater Rhode Island. In 2004 and 2007, Gateway Healthcare awarded John with their Community Leadership Award for providing families and children in need with thousands of holiday gifts. He also served as Chair of the Board Development Committee for the Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England, where he also served three terms on their Board of Directors.
A graduate of Boston College (BA, 1994), he lives with his wife, Susan, and children, Jenna and Christopher, in Cranston, RI. His first novel, “The Kingmakers of Providence,” will be released in the Fall, 2022.