Communique is an industry leader in developing health and nutrition communications for agricultural and food organizations.
Today, public attention is more focused than ever on health, nutrition, and the food supply. Information is plentiful, but misinformation can too often drown out facts, making it harder for people to access clear, science-based insights.
Since 1979, Communique has built trusted relationships with leading voices across the field, from influential dietitians and healthcare professionals to academics and researchers. We collaborate with nurse practitioners, health bloggers, and other experts to develop credible, effective messaging that helps our clients build trust and drive informed decisions.
Our Team
Adam Veile
CEO
Since joining the Communique team in 2004, Adam has held several positions: intern, copywriter, traffic coordinator, vice president, and president. In July of 2019, Adam became CEO of Communique and is looking forward to leading and growing the company. He has a bachelor’s degree in mass communications and creative writing and a master’s degree in English.
Adam splits his time between client management and corporate oversight, allowing for use of both his creative ingenuity and innovative leadership. He has also authored a children’s book series and was an adjunct professor at Columbia College for eight years.
Adam has two sets of twins in his family. He has a twin brother, and his sisters are twins.
Sarah Alsager
PRESIDENT
Sarah has served as Communique’s president since 2019. Throughout her time here, she has held several positions (part-time during high school, intern during college, director of new media from 2011 to 2014).
With a bachelor's degree in communications, Sarah started in the tourism marketing industry, but found agriculture and food communications to be her home. She worked for the Missouri Department of Agriculture, where she clocked many hours on the farm hearing from the passionate and dedicated men and women who grow and raise our food, fuel, and fiber. At Communique, Sarah uses that knowledge, paired with her ability to strategically and effectively promote the health and nutritional benefits of food, to communicate and connect with audiences.
Kaci joined Communique in 2020 as a registered dietitian nutritionist, bringing more than 10 years of experience in grocery retail, school nutrition, and agricultural communications. Her work helps connect consumers and health professionals with evidence-based nutrition information that is clear, practical, and easy to understand.
Kaci earned her bachelor’s degree in dietetics from Missouri State University, completed her dietetic internship at Bradley University, and received her master’s degree from Murray State University. Her background and family ties to farming shape her work translating nutrition research into meaningful messages that connect agriculture, food, and health. She is proud to call Cape Girardeau, Missouri, home, where she lives with her husband, two children, and dog, and enjoys traveling, spending time with family, and being by the water.
Kaci Vohland
REGISTERED DIETITIAN NUTRITIONIST
With more than five years of experience in social media, Jayleen joined the Communique team in 2022 as our social media specialist. She creates visually stunning graphics, photographs, and videos that pair with engaging content to enhance our clients’ brand. Having worked for various industries — from medical to food and drink — Jayleen understands the importance of tracking trends, creating unique content, and building an online social community.
Jayleen loves plant-based cooking! She spends plenty of time in the kitchen whipping up yummy vegan dishes like avocado pasta, banana bread, or crispy teriyaki tofu. In her free time, she focuses on strength training.
Jayleen Carmona
SOCIAL MEDIA SPECIALIST
Katherine comes to Communique with a background in broadcast news and government education and outreach. She developed a passion for storytelling while reporting on agriculture and food at a local FOX news station in Lubbock, TX. She enjoys sharing the story of hardworking agricultural producers and connecting consumers to their food supply.
Agriculture has weaved its way through her career — starting with her high school job at the Tyler Rose Museum and more recently, promoting the conservation of groundwater resources to farmers, ranchers, homeowners, and children on the Texas High Plains.
Katherine Drury
ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE
With over 10 years of experience in operations and sales leadership, Jordyn joined Communique in 2024. She excels in planning, budgeting, networking and team management, playing a role in driving the company’s operational efficiency. Known for her strategic insight and organizational skills, Jordyn is passionate about streamlining processes to help the company grow.
Outside of work, Jordyn embraces her love of cooking and isn’t afraid to experiment in the kitchen. From recreating gourmet restaurant dishes to perfecting comfort food, her culinary adventures often lead to a few surprises — like missing ingredients or the occasional kitchen disaster. Still, when it all comes together, her creations are always worth the effort!
Jordyn Szwargulski
OPERATIONS MANAGER
Madeleine joined Communique in 2024 as a communications specialist, bringing more than 15 years of experience in journalism, media management, and strategic communications. Her work spans storytelling, content strategy, audience engagement, and digital communication, with experience in agriculture, health, and public affairs.
Before joining Communique, Madeleine built her career in newsrooms throughout the Midwest and South, managing editorial planning, multimedia production, and community-focused coverage for both print and digital platforms. Her background gives her a strong understanding of how to shape clear, meaningful messages that connect with the right audience. A Chicago native who now calls Missouri home, Madeleine spends her free time exploring history, baking, hanging out with her pets, and appreciating a well-timed joke.
Madeleine Leroux
COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST
Growing up on a dairy and horse farm helped shape Shawna’s strong work ethic, something she illustrates every day. With a bachelor’s degree in accounting and a minor in economics, Shawna joined the Communique team in 2002 as our accountant. She is a stickler for organization and details, traits that come in handy when she’s balancing the books.
Shawna’s lifelong love for animals has shaped much of her life outside of work. A vegetarian for more than 30 years and a dedicated advocate for animal welfare, she has been fostering since 2011 and is involved with People Helping Paws Cat Rescue, where she fosters critical and special needs kittens and bottle kittens. Over the years, she has cared for more than 750 kittens.
Shawna Pooler
ACCOUNTANT
Tyler brings a strong creative foundation to our team, with experience spanning branding, print media, digital illustration, video, and installation-based work. Graduating from Skidmore College with a degree in Studio Art, Tyler has applied his design skills across a range of industries, including higher education, nonprofit organizations, and restaurants.
Tyler joined Communique in June 2025 and has contributed a fresh, thoughtful perspective to our visual work. Along with his design work, he also works in the mediums of photography, animation, sculpture, and metalworking recreationally. If you can’t find him working on his art practice, he’s probably hiking a new trail, reading a good sci-fi book, or tending to his beloved houseplants and vegetable garden.