Barton Wood is a father of 2 grown kids, and has been married for 36 years. He was born in Atlanta, Georgia, and has lived there most of his life. His unique multimedia skill set has been perfected as a result of growing up in the advertising industry. He graduated from Auburn University in 1986 with a degree in Visual Communications. As a second-generation designer, Bart honed his skills working under his father’s guidance at one of the southeast’s oldest and largest design firms. It was there that Bart acquired his hands on approach to management and attention to detail that has earned him deep respect among clients, staff and vendors alike. In 2001, he took over operations of the company that was started in 1969 by his father. Under his tenure, he rebranded the company, streamlining operations and refocusing its position in the industry. Firefly Creative, Inc. has proven itself as a company with vision and leadership for both its clients and the community.

 

Over 35 years of advertising experience helping clients execute original ideas from concept to reality has taught Bart the meaning of exceptional standards. His creative passion and ability to think outside of the box, while maintaining a clear focus on the marketing objectives has earned him praise and awards for his work. Some of Bart’s accolades include Addy Awards for design, Mobius Awards for packaging and Amy Awards for marketing. Long-term relationships with clients such as International Paper, Cox Communications, Coca Cola, Weyerhaeuser Paper Company, Stanley Proto, At&T, UPS, Equifax and countless others have established him as an invaluable resource for B2B and B2C marketing campaigns. His clients best describe him as a balanced, free thinker with that rare combination of vision and problem solving skills suited for any type of marketing challenge. His wide range of knowledge and clear understanding of new technologies will make him a valuable resource for the companies that work with him.