About us
Jon M. Hazel
Founder, Behavioral Communications
Jon's career in organizational communication spans three decades. Known for his behavior-focused approach to communicating, his practical ideas and partnering style of management, Jon is also a prolific strategist, writer and editor. He sees challenges from the audience's perspective and makes complex information understandable and actionable. Clients regard Jon as a team player with a bias for action and track record for consistently delivering successful solutions.
Before launching Behavioral Communications in 2005, Jon …
- Provided executive leadership of HR communications and change navigation for a Fortune 200 financial services company;
- Served clients of global management consulting firms for 16 years as a principal at Mercer; principal and regional practice leader at Buck Consultants; and unit manager at Hewitt Associates;
- Gained broad corporate experience in financial communication, shareholder services, public affairs and issues management for an international energy and chemicals company.
Jon's work has been recognized with numerous awards from …
- The International Association of Business Communicators,
- Texas Public Relations Association,
- Business Insurance,
- Financial World, and
- The Press Club of Dallas.
His education includes …
- Bachelor of journalism with highest honors from The University of Texas at Austin.
- Post-graduate studies in mass communications at The University of Texas at Tyler.
- Diploma in French language and civilization from the Institut de Touraine, France.
- Many professional development seminars over the years.
