After nearly 30 years in marketing, there is very little Gary hasn’t seen. Having watched marketing fads come and go, he offers a unique perspective in terms of what works and what works well. This knowledge, paired with keen business acumen has made him a highly sought after and very valuable strategic planning resource for clients of all sizes across a wide range of consumer and business-to-business accounts. He has led teams responsible for breakthrough advertising and marketing campaigns for clients in the telecommunications, banking, health care, senior living, insurance, economic development, manufacturing and food science industries.

Aside from his marketing skills, Gary has a great eye for talent and an entrepreneurial spirit and has assembled a strong team, growing Walker from one small client to one of the largest firms in the Charlotte area in a little more than five years.

A recognized thought leader in the field of marketing communications, Gary has shared his insight and expertise in numerous trade articles and as a guest lecturer at several schools of business. As the former president of the Business Marketing Association of the Carolinas and a member of the American Association of Advertising Agencies, the American Advertising Federation and the Catawba College Business Advisory Board, Gary offers his clients guidance on the most advanced levels.