IMPLICO COMMUNICATIONS - Key Persons


Alissa Konecny - CCO

Job Titles:
  • Communications Director
Alissa Konecny, with Implico Communications since 2016, serves as the Communications Director. She drives our communication strategies with commitment, leading both design and content creation teams and collaborating seamlessly with project managers. A Dallas native with degrees from SMU, Alissa combines academic excellence with a passion for refining communication. As Director of Operations, she brings innovative leadership to elevate Implico Communications across all facets of operations.

Amy Lichtenwalter - CEO, Founder

Job Titles:
  • Chief Executive Officer
  • Founder
Founder, Amy Lichtenwalter's journey to this point wasn't linear. It began amidst personal upheaval: a divorce, a career hiatus, and a resume that didn't scream ‘industry expert. Yet, these experiences weren't setbacks; they were stepping stones. While underpaid and undervalued at her job, She glimpsed the exorbitant injustices within the communications sector, fueling a resolve to incite change. Amy Lichtenwalter is the Founder and CEO of Implico Communications. After years of working in communications for various larger companies, she decided to use her knowledge to found Implico in 2012. Amy is the vision behind it all, ensuring that Implico helps companies engage and connect with their employees through high-end benefits communications without a high-end price tag. Amy's interior design background enables her to bridge the gap between design and communications.

Ellen Griswold

Job Titles:
  • Senior Project Manager
Ellen Griswold is our Senior Project Manager whose engineering background has helped refine and standardize Implico's processes. She has her certification in Lean Fundamentals which helps her manage the team's internal resources to ensure consistent workflow and on-time delivery of projects. Originally from Dallas, she studied Civil Engineering at the University of Kansas. After working as a civil analyst for Kimley Horn in Dallas for a year, she joined our team here in our Dallas office. In her free time, she enjoys volunteering with the Junior League, spending time with friends and her mini Bernedoodles, hammocking, baking, and crafting.

Stephen Graziano

Job Titles:
  • Chief Growth Officer
Stephen is the Chief Growth Officer at Implico Communications. Stephen attended Columbus State University was very active in the Kappa Sigma Fraternity both as an undergraduate and alumni. He started his career on the insurance side of the industry, working both internally at a carrier and owning his own agency. From there he entered the communication space where he led teams at various companies and worked with clients of all sizes to help drive effective communication campaigns and employee education. In his free time, he likes to spend time with his family and get in the occasional golf round.