Barrett-Wehlmann Expands Creative Management Team

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

February 20, 2007 (Houston, Texas) – Business-to-business advertising agency Barrett-Wehlmann today announced it has hired James Grantham as Creative Director and Carl Glatzel as Art Director to support the agency’s growing account base.

Prior to joining Barrett-Wehlmann in January, Grantham was Marketing Director for Adplex, where he managed marketing programs for both the agency and major accounts. Previously, he held account management positions with several other Houston agencies, including B2B agency Fellers Marketing and Advertising, where he was Vice President and Account Supervisor. While at Fellers, Grantham managed clients such as Dynegy, ExxonMobil Chemical Company, ebaseOne, GE Power Systems, Koch, Aegis Asset Management, and Pall Corporation. Grantham is a Certified Business Communicator and holds a degree in advertising from the University of Texas.

Glatzel joined Barrett-Wehlmann after serving as Senior Graphic Designer for Stewart Title Company, where he provided art direction and design for print and interactive media including trade ads, marketing collateral, direct mail, exhibits, identity and signage. Previously, he held Art Director positions with The Focus Group, Compaq and Fellers Marketing and Advertising. He has worked with clients such as Loomis, Texas Instruments, Dynegy, Koch Petroleum and Exxon Mobil Chemical. Glatzel holds a BA in communication from the University of St. Thomas. He has won a number of industry awards including two BMA Lantern Awards, two HAF Gold Addy Awards, one Tenth District AAA Regional Silver Addy Award and one HAF Citation of Excellence Award.

Barrett-Wehlmann founder and partner Bill Barrett said the addition of Grantham and Glassell has added a new level of depth to its already successful creative team. The firm was recently awarded four Lantern Awards from the Business Marketing Association (BMA) for its work with TESCO, Ivy Steel & Wire, Merchants Metals and Dominion Exploration and Production.

“We are excited about having James and Carl as a permanent part of our creative leadership team. They bring a wealth of experience that is already serving our clients well,” said Barrett.

Barrett-Wehlmann is a strategic marketing communications company specializing in business-to-business marketing for companies.  Comprised of veteran strategists and tacticians, the company’s capability ranges from developing detailed marketing and communications plans to implementing them with creative and effective programs using traditional and new media.

For more information, contact:
William Barrett
Barrett-Wehlmann LLC
(713) 690-0707