Otey White & Associates



The OWA Team

The OWA team of professionals is committed to high quality standards and the creation of innovative and effective ideas to help our clients achieve their goals. We are a research-driven, results-oriented firm that has a long track record of success with our clients. We also like to have fun.

Otey White

Otey White
President

Otey received his BA in journalism at LSU and looks surprisingly young and spry for someone who has been in the “biz” since the (very) early 80’s. More

Jeff EnglishJeff English
Creative Director

A proud graduate of Louisiana State University, English earned his advertising degree in 1990 and over the years has been employed with some of the region’s top advertising and design firms. More

Mary Piper Nash WilsonMary Piper Nash Wilson
Comptroller

The only person in the office with four names, Piper hails from Alexandria, Louisiana, but made Baton Rouge her home after graduating from LSU in 1996 with a business degree. More

John GibbyJohn Gibby
Interactive Media Consultant Dude

John Gibby grew up in Zachary, Louisiana, and now calls Baton Rouge home. He attended school at the University of Louisiana Lafayette and received his Bachelors of Fine Arts degree with a concentration in graphic design. More

Melanie CassidyMelanie Cassidy
Account Specialist

With a degree in electronic media management from LSU and minor in business, Melanie has proven to be an integral member of the OWA team. More

Trent BlandTrent Bland
Copywriter/Reseach Director

Trent began his career at OWA in January 2006 as an intern and, after graduating with a BA in advertising and minor in psychology from LSU, began work full time. More

Jack WhiteJack White
In-House Broadcast Production

If you’re hitting the airwaves then Jack is your man. Jack has a BS in marketing from LSU, but don’t let the BS fool you because he’s all business in the booth. More

Barbara CareyBarbara C. Carey
Communication Consultant Partner

Barbara Carey specializes in analyzing communications issues, and designing and customizing messages for each audience involved with the issue. More

Angela deGravellesAngela deGravelles
Public Relations Partner

Ms. deGravelles is a true communications specialist with over 25 years experience in promoting state organizations, businesses, industries and healthcare. More