Joseph McCormack, Executive Director
Joseph McCormack is an experienced marketing executive and entrepreneur with a distinctive passion for helping organizations craft a better message and tell a more compelling story. Joe has more than 20 years experience as a marketing executive helping companies develop strategic communications.
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John Severance, Program Director
John Severance is the Program Director at the Sheffield Institute, where he leads talent development for young marketing professionals. With more than 20 years of marketing experience, John brings a honed strategic vision to the Sheffield Institute. He served as vice president at Ketchum before joining Joe McCormack to found Sheffield.
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Charley Thornton, Instructor
Charley Thornton, Instructor at the Sheffield Institute, is an account director and senior writer for Sheffield Marketing Partners. He has been with the firm since its inception and managed the Sheffield Scholar Program for two years. Charley was an Evans scholar at Northwestern University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in drama.
Sharon Ellis, Instructor
Sharon Q. Ellis is the Senior Engagement Leader at Sheffield Institute, where she leads professional development for Sheffield’s client base. In this role, she is responsible for designing and leading workshops that help professionals achieve strategic and effective communication.
John McCormack, Instructor
John McCormack is the Senior Engagement Leader at the Sheffield Institute, where he leads professional development for Sheffield’s client base. He is responsible for designing and leading workshops that help professionals achieve strategic and effective communication.





