forbes&butler visual communications is a full-service print advertising and graphic design firm specializing in the creation and production of print media and collateral marketing materials.
holly forbes Partner holly@forbesbutler.com
Education: Baylor University, BFA Communication Design, 1984
Community Involvement: Junior League of Longview Sustainer Longview 2020 Board Member and Scholarship Chair Longview Museum of Fine Arts Advisory Board Mainstreet Advisory Board and Promotions Committee First Baptist Church Communications Committee Longview High School PTO and Soccer Booster Club V.P. Baylor Alumni Association and Parents League Artwalk Longview
Other Interests: Soccer Mom, Gardening, 'Words With Friends', and Painting (someday!)
jason butler Partner jason@forbesbutler.com
Education: University of North Texas, BFA in Advertising Design, 1991
Community Involvement: Leadership Longview Class of 2003 Longview Museum of Fine Arts Board of Trustees 2003-2008 Longview Rotary Club Paul Harris Fellow and Foundation Sustaining Member Artwalk Longview
Other Interests: On the weekends, Jason enjoys riding his motorcycle on the back roads of East Texas and working on various home improvement projects.
shelly butler Accounting/Special Projects shelly@forbesbutler.com
Education: University of North Texas, BBA Marketing, 1989
Community Involvement: Junior League of Longview Sustainer LISD Foundation Longview High School PTO Lobo Tennis Booster Club V.P. LISD Foundation Public Relations Foster PTA Artwalk Longview
glenda ross Office Manager glenda@forbesbutler.com
Education: Baylor University, BA Art Education, 1974
Community Involvement: Longview Interfaith Hospitality Network Buckner "STARS" Program Baylor Alumni Association First Baptist Church Longview Artwalk Longview
Other Interests: Travel, reading, and reality shows!
jim tilley Designer jim@forbesbutler.com
Education: Baylor University, BFA Studio Art - Emphasis Graphic Design, 2005
Community Involvement: Longview Museum of Fine Arts Board of Directors Circles of East Texas - Guiding Coalition Member Artwalk Longview
Other Interests: Furniture Design, Photography, and Painting
abbey tyson Designer abbey@forbesbutler.com
Education: Kilgore Junior College, Associates of Science, 2001
Stephen F. Austin State University, Bachelor of Arts, Cum Laude, 2007
Community Involvement: East Texas Balloon Race - Volunteer Scoring Official Alley Fest - Volunteer Artwalk Longview
Other Interests: Love working out, I'm a bootcamp junkie. Playing golf, when I get the chance. And just recently I picked up the hobby of sewing; some of my projects: pillows, pajamas & dog beds. Who knows what's next!
Designers Holly Forbes and Jason Butler formed forbes&butler visual communications in 2001.
We handle many local, regional and national design media accounts and are well known for our emphasis on design excellence, technical ability, and professional manner of coordinating projects from creative inception to product delivery.
Our team has proven to be a highly successful combination of talent and ability by winning many design awards over the years.
While awards are impressive, we are most proud of our long-standing relationships with our clients. Their success translates to our success and we continually strive to provide the most innovative, creative and effective solutions to meet their design and marketing needs.
