30 Second Spot

Kickoff is coming soon! And so is the 82nd East Texas Yamboree in Gilmer October 16th through the 19th! Crabtree Amusements is bringing you all of their best rides and attractions! Armband specials everyday! Watch the queen’s coronation on Wednesday and Thursday night. Street Dances on the Square Thursday Friday and Saturday. Come Enjoy our parades Friday and Saturday. Our Livestock sale is Saturday. Don’t miss our barn dance country music festival featuring Jon Wolfe, Kody West and the Darrin Morris Band on Saturday! Join us this year at the 82nd annual East Texas Yamboree for the highlight of the season! 

15 Second Spot (Interactive Ad)

The 82nd East Texas Yamboree is back in Gilmer October 16th through the 19th! Crabtree Amusements is bringing you all of their best rides and attractions! Armband specials everyday! We have the queen’s coronation, street dances, parades, livestock sale and more! Don’t miss our barn dance featuring Jon Wolfe, Kody West and the Darrin Morris Band! Join us at the East Texas Yamboree!

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Jerrad Parsons

Web / Designer
jerrad@forbesbutler.com

About Jerrad

Education:
Texas Tech University
BA in Advertising 2010

Community Involvement:
Great Texas Balloon Race Media Committee

Family:
Amber (Wife)
Jack (Son)

Other Interests:
Mountain Biking, Dirt Biking, Running, Photography / Video, Coffee

shelly butler

Office Manager
shelly@forbesbutler.com

About shelly

Education:
University of North Texas
BBA Marketing, 1989

Community Involvement:

  • Junior League of Longview Sustainer
  • LISD Foundation
  • ArtWalk Longview
  • The Parents Association for the University of Texas at Austin

Family:
Jason (Husband), Lindsey and Morgan (Daughters)

Other Interests:
Spending time with friends and family, and cooking

Whitney Pickett

Whitney Pickett

Digital Media Marketing Manager
whitney@forbesbutler.com

About Whitney

Education:
Texas Tech University
BA in Advertising, 2016

Community Involvement:
Double T Varsity Club
Texas Tech Alumni Association
Celebration Church, Dream Team
Longview Longfellows

Family:
Blake (Husband)
Preston (Son)

Other Interests:
Spending time with friends and family, Painting/Crafts

Jim Tilley

Jim Tilley

About Jim

Education:
Baylor University
BFA Studio Art, 2005
Emphasis Graphic Design

Community Involvement:

  • ArtWalk Longview
  • Great Texas Balloon Race
  • Measuring Team
  • Longview Arboretum – Board of Directors


Family:
Amanda (Wife), Logan (Son)

Other Interests:
Photography, Mountain Biking, Ceramics, Woodworking

Holly Forbes

Partner / Designer
holly@forbesbutler.com

About holly

Education:
Baylor University
BFA Communication Design, 1984

Community Involvement:

  • ArtWalk Longview
  • ARTS! Longview Cultural District Board
  • Junior League of Longview Sustainer
  • Longview 2020 Board Member
  • Longview Museum of Fine Arts Board
  • Baylor Alumni Network
  • Baylor Foundation

Family:
Scott (Husband), Abby and Bonnie (Daughters​)

Other Interests:
Reading, Gardening, Painting

Jason butler

Partner / Designer
jason@forbesbutler.com

About Jason

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
  • Community Connections Board of Directors 2015-2016
  • Longview Main Street Board of Directors
    2015-Present
  • Gregg County Historical Museum Board of Directors 2018-Present

Family:
Shelly (Wife), Lindsey and Morgan (Daughters)

Other Interests:
In 2018 Jason took up the fine art of screen printing. Check his work out on Instagram.