Williams Group marketing + design

Williams Group marketing + design was founded in 1993 by Mike and Brenda Williams. Prior to that time, Mike had worked in sports marketing in Los Angeles, holding management positions with Santa Anita Race Track, the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Los Angeles Clippers.

Brenda was a manager in Bullock's Department Stores head office, overseeing one of the merchandise buying programs. When the couple chose to relocate to Olympia, they saw a need for a full-service advertising agency, and The Williams Group was born. Mike oversaw operations for advertising and graphic design services, while Brenda ran the company's advertising specialty and promotional items business.

Mike Williams

Mike and Brenda started Williams Group Marketing + Design in 1993 and have grown the business to be one of the South Puget Sound's premier agencies. Prior to that time, Mike was a sports marketing specialist, working for 13 years for Santa Anita Thoroughbred Racetrack, the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Los Angeles Clippers. Mike has served on numerous boards, including Board Chair of Thurston County Chamber of Commerce, Board President of United Way, Board President of Thurston County Economic Development Council, and the Olympia, Lacey, Thurston Visitor & Convention Bureau. Mike graduated with a B.A. in Economics from Claremont McKenna College.

Famous quote: "I am planning to be more spontaneous in the future."

Brenda Williams

Having co-founded Williams Group and working within the agency for a number of years, Brenda took leadership of TAGS Awards & Specialties when the couple purchased that business in 2001. Prior to her Williams Group years, Brenda worked for Bullock's Department Stores in Los Angeles, first as a department manager and later implementing an automated buying system for staple stock items. Brenda is an avid tennis player and is highly ranked her age category for the Pacific Northwest. Brenda and Mike have two sons, Henry and Cameron, who both attend Whitworth University in Spokane. Brenda attended Smith College in Massachusetts where she earned Bachelor's degrees in Economics and English.

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