Gary C. Watson, Jr. is an executive level advertising and business development consultant with over 20 years’ experience in marketing, promotions, fundraising, strategic planning, and digital media. A graduate of Xavier University of Louisiana, Gary started his career working in radio promotions at Clear Channel Communications and quickly moved up in the organization before founding his own consulting firm. In his role at Studio, Gary nurtures connections to the individuals, foundations, and businesses that make our work possible. Although a resident of New Orleans, Gary is a native of Vacherie, Louisiana where he remains involved in community and civic organizations such as the West St. John the Baptist Parish Civic Association and Concerned Citizens of St. John the Baptist Parish. Gary is also a member of multiple professional and philanthropic organizations including the Alzheimer’s Association of Louisiana and the Iberia African American Historical Society.
