Company

Since 1999, Graves Communications, LLC. has grown into an advertising and design firm specializing in branding and interactive technologies to help businesses, products and even political candidates succeed. We build strong, lasting brand communication franchises supported by high-impact, memorable creative materials.

That might not sound terribly unique- until you know how we build them. To start with, we're the only brand communication strategists with a perfected, unique planning process that has proven to be successful for thousands of projects. With nearly twenty years of experience working at and for Credit Unions, small businesses and political campaigns, we bring a fresh perspective for understanding our clients needs faster and more clearly.

OUR CORE VALUES represent the framework of our cultural beliefs, shaping every decision and every action we make. The principles that guide our business are:

OUR SPOTS DON’T LIE:
We always tell the truth and act with integrity in all situations.

RUNNING WITH THE PACK:
We surround ourselves with people we can always rely on and who are passionate about their work.

WE ALWAYS CATCH OUR PREY:
Our team continually works to earn our client relationships through delivering our promises, fast service and flawless quality.

RESTLESS CURIOSITY:
We continually innovate by capturing and sharing knowledge and learning from our mistakes.

ADVENTUROUS:
We are a growth and risk-taking team that pushes hard to climb to the next level.

70-MPH:
We are a "task-driven-get-it-done-on-time" team focused on delivering excellence at every step.

THE CHEETAH, THE BEAR AND THE EAGLE:
Our team openly collaborates anytime there is an opportunity to produce better solutions.

THE CHASE:
We are a positive-minded team of self-starters who like what we do and show it.

Gary T. Graves

President

Gary Graves, CEO and Creative Director, started Graves Design & Communications, LLC as the alternative affordable advertising agency for businesses that want to be big businesses. Over the last 10 years Gary has worked with hundreds of small businesses, credit unions, financial service companies, political candidates and non-profit organizations to enhance their brand image, market products and services, enhance website experiences, provide email services and ultimately work to meet their goals. Along with his creative team, he delivers a promise to “Discover Your Distinction” through his unique branding and idea development techniques.

Gary Graves has a Masters of Science in Business Administration with an emphasis on marketing and technology management. Gary’s expertise is in integrating proven marketing techniques with current technologies, such as email marketing and personalized direct mail.

Additionally, Gary started an Internet print shop called GravesPrinting.com to help clients and other get high quality printing at the very lowest price. With an easy to use front-end website, anyone can order their printing materials.

Located in Historic Downtown Fullerton, Gary also started Graves Gallery, which offers Gary a chance to work with local artists to showcase and sell their art. As a painter and glass artist, Gary understands the struggles to become a successful artist and hopes to use his gallery to help local and emerging artists overcome obstacles.

Gary is the 1st Vice President of the local Fullerton Chamber of Commerce, and is also a member of the La Habra Chamber of Commerce, the Yorba Linda Chamber of Commerce, the American Institute of Graphic Artists (AIGA), the Public Relation Society of America (PRSA),the American Association of Political Consultants (AAPC). In addition, he is an adjunct faculty member at Fullerton Community College who teaches advertising and graphic design, publication design and advertising design.