About Us
We exist to tell your story.
Founded in 2017 by Eric Grant and Brian Bell, Grant Company offers a unique blend of media, public relations, communications and advertising services. We are committed to delivering superior work that resonates with audiences through unmatched, authentic storytelling.
We value creative initiative and believe the best results happen when team members have rein to fully understand client needs, and then execute in unexpected but beneficial ways.
Our Capabilities
Make your vision a reality with Grant Company. Our capabilities include, but are not limited to:
- Advertising
- Marketing
- Public relations
- Editorial
- TV production
- Video production
- Motion graphics
- Digital media
- Graphic design
- Photography
- Brand identity
- Trade show support
Some of our clients
Our Team
With a creative team that understands client needs and specializes in ag-based audiences, we identify and bank valuable resources to use in a variety of ways — from print and television to radio and digital. It’s an assets-first approach, rather than a one-and-done campaign. We call it “hay in the barn.”
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Eric Grant
Chief Executive OfficerA 35-year veteran in communications and advertising, Eric Grant has worn many hats, but none more enjoyable or important than his role with Grant Company. With a sharp dislike for wasting time in meetings, he places value on creative initiative – and encourages his team not to be afraid to press forward. “Our clients benefit when we do,” he says.
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Crystal Albers
Chief Operating OfficerA native of eastern Kansas, Crystal Albers grew up with the rhythms of farming. She’s spent the last 20 years in ag communications and advertising, having managed one of the industry’s largest and most extensive advertising, marketing and communications programs. Her job is to take a strategic view of projects, and to ensure the content we build moves business forward for our clients.
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Jena McRell
Editor & Digital AssociateA writer at heart, Jena McRell grew up in south central Missouri always close to farming and ranching and with a Holstein heifer nearby. Detailed and process oriented, her writing is efficient, professional and spot on. Her job is to thoroughly understand client needs, and to drive projects forward through effective communications, social media and advertising.
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Katrina Huffstutler
Director of ContentAs the director of content at Grant Company, Katrina Huffstutler spearheads the creation of substance and content for public relations, advertising and communications projects spanning across all media platforms. She has dedicated her career to beef industry communications, leading public relations and communications efforts for organizations dedicated to serving cattle producers.
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Derrick Collins
Director of Media OperationsDerrick Collins has spent much of his career as a videographer, filmmaker and graphic designer. He enjoys creating things that people want to watch and enjoy. Derrick’s role is to build stories around brands – and to ensure clients’ projects resonate with audiences.
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Christy Collins
Content CreatorOriginally hailing from S. Florida, Christy Collins has a spark for empathetic storytelling, crafting content that establishes an emotional connection as clearly as it communicates the information the project requires. Her daily duties range from video editing to graphics illustration, with a mind that is often mulling over production strategies and new creative possibilities to explore.
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Heather Heater
Print Production ManagerA passionate designer, bovine lover and photographer, Heather Heater brings print and magazine design skills to Grant Company. She takes pride in her work as it is a representation of her and the clients she works with. Her job is to take the clients' vision and bring it to life in brochures, flyers or books.
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Ryan Grant
Content CreatorRyan Grant is our market research analyst and content writer. A published author of literary fiction, Ryan brings both analytical and writing skills to his duties with the company. His job is to tell the stories of clients through words, and to tell these stories in a captivating way.
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Nathan Pickman
Director of Business DevelopmentWith more than a decade of experience in branding and videography, Nathan Pickman brings a unique perspective to the team, helping to create visually compelling content that drives results. Nathan plays a key role in project development, collaborating with clients to understand their goals and ensuring a high standard of visual execution across all projects.
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Diane Meyer
Associate Director of ContentSelf-diagnosed with a travel virus, Diane Meyer runs on laughter and coffee. She grew up in Northern California in the heart of wine country, migrated to West Texas and now calls the Midwest home. With an appreciation for the craftsmanship of storytelling, she helps clients establish a clear direction and carries out their vision using compelling words and visuals.
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Bob Cervera
Director of BroadcastEverything about broadcasting has been in Bob Cervera's blood since he was a kid. He began in radio but became a television news anchor/reporter and TV show host in the Midwest and on RFD-TV for most of his career. He’s also a tech junkie. Want to geek out on TV, radio or computers? Bob’s your guy! Today, he’s thrilled to be Grant Company's Director of Broadcast and Audience Development.
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Jarod Dye
Super InternJarod Dye has called Missouri home for 23 years and has a passion for creating with anything he can get his hands on. From drawing to photography to production — his can-do spirit guides him, along with coffee. In his free time he enjoys movies, hikes, food and music, but not in that order. Jarod believes that creating things to show to the world is the most fun job you can have.