Roanoke, Virginia - August 2024 - 5Points Creative, a strategic marketing, communications, and digital media agency, today announced the addition of Brent Stevens to the team as an Account Lead. Stevens will foster client relationships and serve as a liaison between clients and other departments at the agency.

“We continue to be about sourcing and developing talent,” said Bruce C. Bryan, founder and president of 5Points Creative. “Brent is our first Ph.D. in the history of our company and his academic background, empathetic listening skills, and high energy make him a great fit for the firm. I love that he’s used to working with a wide range of generations and can quickly identify with people—meeting them where they are.”

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Stevens' career has been largely rooted in higher education. Most recently, he held the position of director of the Writing Center at Hollins University. Before that, he was a faculty member in the English department at Virginia Tech. Stevens is active as a film critic, sharing segments on
WDBJ-7 and WFIR and enjoys volunteering with the Film Lab and on the Board at the Grandin Theatre.

“I’ve spent decades in higher education, helping students craft clear and authentic writing. I look forward to bringing these skills to 5Points Creative's clients," said Stevens. “I’m thrilled to join such a talented team. In academia, I often worked alone, so collaborating with this energetic group is what excites me most.”

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