Founded in 2005, Murray Hill is a progressive firm that works hard and smart to make sure our clients get the support they need. Murray Hill partners share the same values with our clients. Our goal is to work on meaningful, creative and challenging campaigns that will also let us get a good night's sleep.

Eric Hensal
President | eric.hensal@murrayhillweb.com

Eric brings 15 years of experience in government and non-profit policy and public relations work to Murray Hill. Prior to forming Murray Hill, Eric was a principal at the Washington-based communications firm Group360. He managed client accounts that included the Washington DC Building Trades Council, the District of Columbia Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs to the American Federation of Teachers.

He also served as an organizer for the IUPAT and worked on many grassroots efforts, gaining experience in building coalitions between labor groups and the wider community and winning press coverage for often under-reported issues.

Eric is an honors undergraduate of Kent State University and has a Master in Public Administration from the University of Baltimore.

Patrick Mancino
Vice President | pat.mancino@murrayhillweb.com

Prior to forming Murray Hill, Pat worked at the BMA Media Group, a union public relations, marketing, and consulting firm where he was the firm's top producer. He has also served as the Director of a Government relations firm with offices in Ohio and Washington, DC, and has worked in the judicial and legislative branches of government. Pat has overseen the development, management and execution of numerous campaigns involving print, television, web and public relations strategies fort a wide variety of private, governmental, and nonprofit sector clients.

Pat has a depth of experience in managing communication, advertising and marketing strategies for the union construction industry to increase marketshare. He has also worked on initiatives to encourage public contracting authorities to draft bid documents that promote the use of contractors who employ skilled trades personnel and has lectured extensively on this topic across the United States.

Pat is a Magna Cum Laude Graduate of the School of Public Affairs of The American University in Washington, DC and has served as a labor liaison for former U.S. Congresswoman Mary Rose Oakar.

Chris Root
Creative Director | chris.root@murrayhillweb.com

Chris brings ten years of design experience to Murray Hill. An expert in print and electronic design, Chris applies his creativity to projects such as corporate identity systems, Web sites, brochures, annual reports, and advertisements for Murray Hill clients.

Prior to joining Murray Hill, Chris was a senior designer for Group360, where he managed the creative team. As head media designer, he oversaw the design and management of print and new media campaigns for a wide variety of clients.

Chris received his Bachelor of Arts from Pennsylvania State University and an Associate of Fine Arts in graphic design from the Corcoran College of Art and Design.