Brent Wilhite

Brent Wilhite is a seasoned professional with over 20 years of experience in diverse communication and marketing roles, excelling in local, state, and national campaign management. He is known as a trusted leader and key strategic advisor, bringing savviness, relatability, and innovation to his roles.

His core competencies lie in strategic planning & marketing, where he has vast experience in planning and executing communication plans for various advertising and marketing campaigns. Brent is skilled at leveraging research insights to drive campaign success and leading cross-functional teams for integrated communication solutions.

In branding & advertising, Brent demonstrates proficiency in managing the strategy, development, production, and promotion of key campaigns. He serves as a brand manager, ensuring consistent high-profile brand exposure through collaboration with creative teams for traditional and non-traditional campaigns.

Brent's program management skills are evident in developing and nurturing relationships with clients, executives, and partners as their trusted advisor. He is an adept leader in identifying, recruiting, training, and managing employees for successful project execution.

With a successful track record in PR & media relations, Brent has led media efforts, including writing and editing press releases, pitches, and key messages. He excels in planning press events and serves as a spokesperson for news stories. Moreover, Brent is an accomplished national public speaker, proficient in crafting speeches and talking points for various events and conferences.

Brent Wilhite pursued his education in Mass Communication and Public Relations at the University of Utah. Throughout his career, he held key positions such as Director Of Business Development, Social Change Director, Social Change Manager, and Account Supervisor at Penna Powers - a full-service marketing agency. He also held pivotal roles such as Director of Transportation / Special Projects at the same agency.

In addition to his agency experience, Brent served as a Public Information Officer (PIO) at the Utah Department of Transportation. He also contributed as a Freelance Writer at Utah Business, the state's premier source for business news. Furthermore, Brent's expertise extends to academia, where he served as the Assistant Director of Communication at Westminster College, a distinguished private university.